He's been sacked. That's a laugh! ZanyDragon (talk) 05:19, January 21, 2014 (UTC)
Wasnt the lighthouse keeper literally sacked (bag over his head) ?
Historically may have originated with the person involved being put into a scak and thrown into a river.
Well if I know. Oh, and you forgot to sign. ZanyDragon (talk) 13:57, February 3, 2014 (UTC)