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Sure, but that one stems from a cast iron pot called the Dutch oven (called so because the Dutch excelled at making them). They're cast iron puts that you put something into, and often seal under a layer of hot ash for cooking.

The childish gag involves sealing someone under to 'cook', just like you would with a Dutch oven.




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