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ELDER ARMENIANS FINGER A STRING OF BEADS SIMILAR TO A
ROSARY TO PASS THE TIME. IN THE UNITED STATES,
ARMENIAN PEOPLE FINGER BEADS SO THAT THEY CAN STOP
SMOKING.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT DORMS
James Callow Keyword(s): WORRY BEADS.
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 09-00-1967
PAPER CUBES
AS A DIVERSION IN MATH CLASS, I USED TO MAKE CUBES OUT
OF PAPER THAT WOULD BE FOLDED IN SUCH A WAY AS THE FOUR
SIDES WOULD BE FLEXIBLE, REMOVABLE, AND THAT COULD BE
LIFTED UP TO REVEAL MORE SIDES. ON THE DIFFERENT SIDES
OF THE CUBE, MY FRIENDS AND I WOULD WRITE SUCH TERMS OF
ENDEARMENT AS "YOU STINK," AND "YOU ARE SECRETLY IN
LOVE WITH SO-AND-SO." (A FELLOW CLASSMATE) THEN WE
WOULD ENCOURAGE SOMEONE TO PICK A NUMBER, AND WE WOULD
COUNT IT OFF UNTIL THE PERSON LANDED ON THE SQUARE
MARKED, FOR INSTANCE, "YOU STINK." I HAVE FORGOTTEN
HOW TO MAKE THESE CUBES AND HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND
SOMEONE WHO KNOWS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 00-00-1959
EVEN PIANO
AFTER PLAYING A PIANO, MANY PIANISTS STRIKE THE
MIDDLE "C" NOTE AS THE VERY LAST NOTE, BELIEVING
THAT BECAUSE OF ITS MIDDLE POSITION IT LEAVES THE
PIANO IN A COPACETIC MOOD OR WAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Sterling Heights
James Callow Keyword(s): GOOD MOOD ; IN TUNE?
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
THE STIRRUP CUP
BEFORE A FOX HUNT STARTS, DRINKS ARE PASSED AROUND TO
THE MEMBERS OF THE HUNT. THIS IS CALLED THE STIRRUP CUP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 03-16-1971
DURING A FOX HUNT, IF YOU ARE THE LAST PERSON TO GO
THROUGH A GATE, YOU MUST CLOSE THE GATE. IF YOU DO NOT,
YOU WILL NOT BE ASKED TO HUNT AGAIN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 03-16-1971
BOXERS HIT GLOVES (TOGETHER) BEFORE FIGHT STARTS.
Submitter comment: SAW IT AT A FIGHT.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; SHIPLE HALL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
ONE CAN NOTE EITHER THE CATCHER OR PITCHER "RUBBING
UP" A NEW BASEBALL BEFORE USING IT. THERE USED TO BE
A PURPOSE FOR THIS--A RESIN ON THE BALL'S EXTERIOR
MADE IT TOUGH TO HANDLE. BUT NOW IT'S EITHER
HABITUAL OR SUPERSTITIOUS, AS THE RESIN USE HAS BEEN
DISCONTINUED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 12-00-1971
GOOD LUCK FOR HOCKEY
HOCKEY PLAYERS ARE OFTEN SUPERSTITIOUS. FOR BEFORE
EVERY GAME, EACH PLAYER ALWAYS DRESSES THE SAME WAY
HE DID THE GAME BEFORE. EACH ITEM SHOULD BE PUT ON
IN THE SAME ORDER. IF HE CHANGED HIS DRESS HABITS
HIS LUCK WILL CHANGE, GOOD OR BAD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 03-16-1971
GOOD LUCK FOR HOCKEY
FOR GOOD LUCK, IN THE HOCKEY GAME, THE GUYS TAPE THEIR
STICKS FROM THE TIP OF THE BLADE UP TO THE SHAFT. IT
MUST BE DONE IN THAT ORDER. START FROM THE TIP AND
WORK UP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 03-16-1971
GOOD LUCK IN HOCKEY
IN HOCKEY IT IS GOOD LUCK TO WHACK THE GOALIE IN
THE SHINS WITH YOUR HOCKEY STICK BEFORE THE GAME.
Data entry tech comment: FORTUNATELY, HE IS WELL PADDED IN THAT AREA!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE WOODS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 10-24-1971
Superstition: Baseball
NEVER MENTION A NO-HITTER TO A PITCHER DURING THE GAME.
Submitter comment:
HEARD IT ON T.V.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD 12.2.2010
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; ASSUMED
Keyword(s): BAD LUCK ; BASEBALL ; BASEBALL STADIUM ; CHANCE ; CUSTOM ; Fan ; FATE ; jinx ; LUCK ; No-Hitter ; Shutout ; SPORTS ; SUPERSTITION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
STANDING IN THE SEVENTH INNING OF A BASEBALL GAME.
Submitter comment: LEARNED IT WHEN I SAW IT ON T.V.
Where learned: DETROIT ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SUPERSTITION
DON'T SAY "GOOD LUCK" TO ACTORS; RATHER SAY, "BREAK A
LEG."
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 10-18-1967
SUPERSTITION
DON'T ADD UP THE SCORE IF YOU HAVE A STRING OF
STRIKES. (BOWLING)
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 10-18-1967
Superstition: Baseball
BASEBALL PITCHER IS PITCHING A NO-HITTER, NO ONE SPEAKS
OF IT.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BAD LUCK ; BASEBALL ; BASEBALL STADIUM ; CHANCE ; CUSTOM ; Fan ; FATE ; jinx ; LUCK ; No-Hitter ; Shutout ; SPORTS ; SUPERSTITION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 10-16-1967
SUPERSTITION
A BASEBALL PLAYER ON A HITTING STREAK WOULDN'T CHANGE
HIS SOCKS.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 10-16-1967
IN THE WORLD SERIES (BASEBALL) IT IS THE HONOR OF SOMEONE
FAMOUS IN BASEBALL TO THROW THE FIRST PITCH OF THE GAME
OR GIVE THE GAME BALL TO THE CATCHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TIGER STADIUM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
LEGEND OF THE FLETCHER TUBE
A NON-EXISTANT PIECE OF CHEMICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS
THAT CAN BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE. (IT IS A FAVORITE
TRICK TO PLAY ON A NOVICE. YOU TELL HIM THAT THAT IS
JUST WHAT HE NEEDS, BUT OF COURSE HE CANNOT FIND ONE.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 03-00-1969
DANCES IN 1910
IF A FIGHT STARTED OUTSIDE THE MAIN DOOR OF THE DANCE
HALL, FIRST THE MOTHERS WOULD FAINT AND I WOULD PICK
THEM UP AND SET THEM ON THE BENCH (SOME WERE PRETTY
HEAVY), AND I WOULD MISS THE FUN. IT PAYED OFF,
THOUGH, SINCE IT'S BETTER TO KEEP ON THE GOOD SIDE
OF THE MOMMA. THAT MEANT A REAL MEAL SUNDAY NIGHT.
Where learned: MIDDLE STATE ILLINOIS ; BY LETTER
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 02-01-1971
A BOUZOUKI PLAYER WILL POUR HIS FIRST DRINK ON THE
GROUND FOR ALL THE MUSICIANS WHO HAD PLAYED AND GONE
BEFORE HIM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 11-19-1971