Where in the world are the “doldrums”?
Correct answer: The Equator
aims
the phrase "becalmed in the doldrums" is mentioned in "Ruddigore" by Gilbert and Sullivan. I did not understand the full meaning til now.
BlueQ
Hemmings, exactly what I was thinking!
Chris RN
The doldrums brings to mind ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The ship became ‘stuck’ after the ancient mariner killed a beautiful albatross for no reason. “Water, water everywhere and all the boards did creak. Water, water everywhere yet not a drop to drink.”
Mr_Hve_Fun
Hemmings, My sentiment also! I dislike getting it wrong and I think I got it wrong twice, agh!
Marty
Doldrums, what an awesome name , conjures up all sorts of imaginings 😊
ski
I was under the impression that "the doldrums referred to being bored or depressed in some way. I can see the connection now that I know how it originated!
Player #85315195
Aren't the doldrums an area Milo and Tock were subject to drive through while in the Phantom Tollbooth?
Calabtangan' Boyoyong
Only in the tropics.
Player #41360751
Gary_Melbourne, actually I think Doldrums could also apply to Brisbane, Queensland... most boring place in Australia
Player #49535703
Bonnie , correct answer is ITCZ, not Equator, equator is on “0”deg only
Adi
Had no idea what it meant
q
BlueQ, same
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