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FORMULA SPEECH

IF YOU HAVE AN EASY POOL SHOT, YOU SAY, "THAT'S A LEAD
PIPE."

Data entry tech comment: SEE: LEAD PIPE CINCH.

Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; STUDENT UNION

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 11-21-1969

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FORMULA SPEECH

IF SOMEPLACE SHOULD BE EASY TO FIND, YOU SAY, "THAT'S
DUCK SOUP."

Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; STUDENT UNION

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 11-21-1969

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FORMULA SPEECH

THAT DOESN'T MAKE ME A CUP OF TEA.

Submitter comment: SHE SAID THIS WHILE REFERRING TO SOMETHING THAT
DIDN'T DO HER ANY GOOD.

Where learned: SCHOOL APARTMENT

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 10-27-1969

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I'LL BOSSANOVA ALL OVER YOUR FACE!

Data entry tech comment: BOSSANOVA IS A LATIN RHYTHM.

Where learned: SCHOOL APARTMENT

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 09-15-1969

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I'LL RICKI RICARDO ALL OVER YOUR FACE!

Data entry tech comment: RICKI RICARDO IS A LATIN CHARACTER FROM THE TELEVISION

Where learned: SCHOOL APARTMENT

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 09-15-1969

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REFERRING TO BEATING SOMEONE UP: "DUKE YOU OUT!"

Where learned: SCHOOL APARTMENT

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 09-15-1969

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RETORT

I'LL POINT YOUR TOES AND POUND YOU RIGHT INTO THE GROUND.

Submitter comment: SOMETHING HE SAYS IN ANGER.

Where learned: CHILDHOOD

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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FORMULA SPEECH

UNFILLING FOOD IS LIKE YOU GOT ON A HORSE, PUT A FUNNEL
IN YOUR MOUTH AND RODE AGAINST THE WIND.

Where learned: SCHOOL APARTMENT

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 10-20-1969

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FORMULA SPEECH

IT'S COLDER THAN A WITCH'S TIT IN A BRASS BRA IN THE
KLONDIKE.

Where learned: SCHOOL APARTMENT

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 10-20-1969

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IT'S COLDER THAN A POLAR BEAR'S HIND LEG.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; CLAWSON

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

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THAT'S THE NUTS! REFERRING TO SOMETHING OUT OF THE
ORDINARY.

Where learned: SCHOOL APARTMENT

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 10-16-1969

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VOCABULARY

PLEASE?

Submitter comment: THIS IS SAID WHEN ONE NEEDS SOMETHING REPEATED, AND IT
IS FOUND IN OHIO.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 09-19-1969

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VOCABULARY

YOU'VE MADE YOUR BED SO SLEEP IN IT.

Submitter comment: THIS IS WHAT A GERMAN FATHER SAYS TO HIS DAUGHTER ON HER WEDDING DAY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 09-19-1969

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INSULT

TO A PERSON EATING NOISILY: ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE BIG
BAD WOLF?
ANSWER: NO.
WELL THE OTHER THREE PIGS WERE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 11-04-1969

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TELEPHONE ANSWER

SHOOT, IT'S YOUR NICKLE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 09-15-1969

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TELEPHONE ANSWER

JOE'S BAR AND GRILL, WHAT'LL YA HAVE?

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 09-15-1969

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LUCKY STRIKES

WHEN I WAS YOUNG, A GROUP OF MY FRIENDS AND I WOULD
BE WALKING DOWN THE STREET, WHEN PERCHANCE ONE OF THE
MORE FORTUNATE WOULD FIND AN OLD LUCKY STRIKE
PACKAGE. (CIGARETTES) HE WOULD THEN SAY "LUCKY
STRIKES! NO STRIKES BACK!" AND WHILE FIRMLY CLUTCHING
THE PACK WOULD PUNCH EVERYBODY ELSE IN THE GROUP ON
THE ARM.

Data entry tech comment: DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR, THE PACKAGING OF THESE

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Sterling Heights

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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SAFETIES

IF ONE PASSES AIR (FARTS) WHILE IN THE PRESENCE OF
HIS CHUMS, HE IMMEDIATELY SHOUTS "SAFETIES," OR IS
SUBJECT TO A PUNCH ON THE ARM FROM EVERYONE PRESENT.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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CATCH

CAN YOU POINT TO YOUR HEAD AND SAY THE ABBREVIATION FOR
MOUNTAIN?
ANSWER: MT.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 10-04-1969

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CATCH

DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MAN AT NORTHLAND (SHOPPING CENTER)
WHO GOT HIT BY THE PIECOST?
WHAT'S A PIECOST?
FIFTY-NINE CENTS AT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SUPERMARKET.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 10-12-1969

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