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DO YOUR EARS HANG LOW?
DO THEY WOBBLE TO AND FRO?
CAN YOU TIE THEM IN A KNOT?
CAN YOU TIE THEM IN A BOW?
CAN YOU THROW THEM OVER YOUR SHOULDER LIKE A CONTINENTAL SOLDIER?
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Good humor Jest BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 01-00-1979
DANGLE A THREADED NEEDLE OVER A PREGNANT WOMAN'S ABDOMEN TO
PREDICT THE SEX OF THE CHILD.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED THIS WHEN SHE WAS YOUNG.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
James Callow Keyword(s): ANAPEL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 02-00-1972
STEP ON A CRACK
BREAK YOUR MOTHER'S BACK.
STEP ON A LINE
YOU BREAK YOUR MOTHER'S SPINE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 02-23-1979
BELIEF
CRACKING THE KNUCKLES WILL ENLARGE THE JOINTS.
Submitter comment: THIS SUPERSTITION IS USUALLY PROMULGATED BY ANNOYED PARENTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MILFORD
Keyword(s): FUNCTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
BELIEF
SHAVING OFF HAIR CAUSES IT TO GROW BACK THICKER.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS A WIDESPREAD BELIEF. I AM CERTAIN EVERYONE
HAS HEARD IT. MANY PEOPLE STILL BELIEVE IT TOO.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MILFORD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
ANIMAL
IF YOU EAT A HOG'S EYE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SEE THE COLOR
OF THE WIND.
THE WIND IS SAID TO BE RED.
Submitter comment:
MY MOTHER STATED THAT MY GRANDFATHER ATE A HOG'S EYE AND
SAW THE RED WIND. SHE SAID IT SCARED HIM TO DEATH.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; MILLEDGEVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
EXPECTANT MOTHERS
A PERSON CAN TELL WHEN A WOMAN IS PREGNANT BY LOOKING
AT A VEIN IN HER NECK. IF YOU SEE A DOUBLE HEARTBEAT
SHE IS PREGNANT.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; MILLEDGEVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
TO PREVENT ANY ONE FROM GIVING A BABY THE EVIL EYE PUT A RED
RIBBON ON THE DIAPER.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT DID NOT KNOW WHY THE RIBBON HAD TO BE RED AS OPPOSED
TO ANY OTHER COLOR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Curse BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 02-00-1979
BELIEF
IF YOU DON'T WASH YOUR EARS WHEN YOU TAKE A BATH,
POTATOES WILL GROW IN THEM.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS OFTEN TOLD TO CHILDREN TO GET THEM TO REMEMBER
TO WASH THEIR EARS.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION ; HYGIENE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal SPEECH -- Formula |
PRODUCT OR ACTIVITY OF MAN
DON'T CROSS YOUR EYES OR THEY WILL STAY THAT WAY
Submitter comment: SHE WOULD TELL MY BROTHERS AND I THIS TO DISCOURAGE US FROM DOING IT.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; BROOKLYN ; GRANDMOTHERS HOME
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 07-00-1965
MARRIAGE CUSTOM
A BRIDE SHOULD NOT BE MARRIED IF HER FEET ARE AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE
FLOOR BOARDS.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS A STRANGE BELIEF WHICH I DO NOT UNDERSTAND AT ALL. THE PERSON
THAT I GOT IT FROM DID NOT UNDERSTAND IT EITHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; RIVERVIEW
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 12-00-1978
BELIEF ABOUT A BODY PART
IF YOUR RIGHT HAND ITCHES, YOU ARE GOING TO SHAKE HANDS WITH A
STRANGER. IF YOUR LEFT HAND ITCHES, YUO WILL RECEIVE MONEY.
Submitter comment: I DO NOT KNOW HOW TRUE THIS IS BUT A LOT OF MY FRIENDS BELIEVE IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WYANDOTTE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching hands and feet |
Date learned: 04-00-1979
SANTA CLAUS
IF YOU DID NOT GO TO SLEEP BEFORE SANTA CLAUS CAME YOU GOT SAND IN
YOUR EYES.
Submitter comment: HE BELIEVED THIS UNTIL HE TURNED 10.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Mount Clemens
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 02-00-1979
SANTA CLAUS
MY MOTHER WOULD LOOK OUT THE WINDOW ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND TELL US
THAT SANTA CLAUS WAS ON THE ROOF A COUPLE OF HOUSES DOWN. SHE WOULD
COME IN OUR BEDROOM AND TELL US THAT SANTA CLAUS WOULD PASS US UP
IF WE DID NOT GO TO SLEEP.
Submitter comment: I BELIEVED THIS UNTIL I TURNED 13.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 02-00-1979
FINGER NAILS
IF A WOMAN HAS A STRONG PERIOD, HER FINGER NAILS WILL GROW
VERY LONG.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 02-00-1979
FINGER NAILS
WOMEN WITH FEMALE PROBLEMS HAVE SHORT NAILS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 03-00-1979
FINGER NAILS
IF YOU KEEP YOUR FINGER NAILS DIRTY THEY WILL GROW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 03-00-1979
OMEN
DO NOT CROSS YOUR EYES OR THEY WILL STAY THAT WAY.
Submitter comment: MY MOTHER TOLD ME THIS TO STOP ME FROM CROSSING MY EYES
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: CA00001965
BODY PART BELIEF
RED HAIR IS CAUSED BY EATING CARROTS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
BODY PART BELIEF
CRACKING THE KNUCKLES CAN MAKE THEM ABNORMALLY LARGE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 00-00-1965