It is a term that can be used to refer to anything that needs to be done.

The term was coined following a video snippet from Speak Out (television show)  that went viral on social media.

The people using the term usually have more context as to what the pots are/is.

Example:

Person A asks Person B for a favour or to do something, after some time the below conversation takes place.

Person A: Did you make the pots?

Person B: Not yet.

Similarity: The things

“Did you make the things”