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MARRIAGE PREDICTION SUPERSITITION
BUTTONS ON A GIRL'S DRESS--THE LAST BUTTON COUNTED TELLS WHO
SHE'S GOING TO MARRY: RICH MAN, POOR MAN, BEGGAR MAN, THIEF,
DOCTOR, LAWYER, MERCHANT, CHIEF.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): RHYME
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... BELIEF -- Number Even number (not specific) |
Date learned: 11-29-1967
MISCELLANEOUS CUSTOMS
A SEAMAN LEAVING THE FORECASTLE TO GO AFT, EITHER FOR HIS TRICK AT
THE WHEEL OR OTHER WORK, GOES AFT ALONG THE LEESIDE OF THE VESSEL,
UNLESS HIS IMMEDIATE DUTY LIES TO THE WINDWARD.
A SEAMAN SUMMONED TO THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN REMOVED HIS CAP AND
DROPPED IT TO THE DECK JUST OUTSIDE THE DOOR.
A MARINER ENTERING A NEW SHIP, OR EVEN AN OLD SHIP, FOR THE FIRST
TIME MAKES CERTAIN THAT HIS RIGHT FOOT IS THE FIRST TO TOUCH THE
DECK.
IT WAS A BREECH OF ETIQUETTE FOR A SEAMAN TO LOCK HIS SEA CHEST
WHILE ON BOARD HIS SHIP. OFFENDERS OFTEN FOUND, WHEN THEY
RETURNED TO THE FORECASTLE FROM THEIR WATCH ON DECK, THAT THE
COVER HAD BEEN NAILED DOWN.
IN THE BRITISH AND UNITED STATES NAVIES, A SCARF OF BLACK SILK IS
WORN, ORIGINALLY AS A MARK OF WARNING (MOURNING?) FOR THE DEATH
OF LORD NELSON.
IN THE ROYAL NAVY, OFFICERS WHO HAVE BEEN ROUND EITHER THE CAPE
OF GOOD HOPE OR CAPE HORN MAY PUT ONE FOOT ON THE WARDROOM TABLE;
BOTH CAPES CARRY THE RIGHT TO PUT BOTH FEET ON THE TABLE.
BY NAVAL CUSTOM THE SENIOR OFFICER PRESENT IS ALWAYS THE LAST
INTO A BOAT AND THE FIRST OUT OF IT.
Submitter comment:
CAPTAIN LUMAS SAYS THAT HE HAS LEARNED THESE CUSTOMS THROUGH THE
YEARS THAT HE HAS BEEN SAILING, BOTH IN THE U.S. NAVY AND UP AT
MACKINAW ISLAND.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MACKINAW ISLAND
Keyword(s): British ; Captain ; Etiquette ; Language ; Lingo ; Naval ; Navy ; POSITION ; Seaman ; Ship ; Uniform ; United States
James Callow Keyword(s): DIRECTION ; LEFT ; POSITION ; RIGHT
IF YOU CUT OFF THE TIP OF YOUR PIECE OF PIZZA,
AND EAT IT LAST, YOU WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment:
SHE WAS CORRECTING SOMEONE FOR EATING THEIR
PIZZA TIP FIRST.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... BELIEF -- Good luck Food and drink |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF A GIRL TAKES THE LAST PORTION FROM A SERVING BOWL
OR PLATTER, SHE WILL BE AN OLD MAID.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION ; SPINSTER ; TABLE MANNERS
| Subject headings: | Observation Favorites BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... |
Date learned: 10-25-1968
IF THE NUMBER OF CARS IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION ARE
COUNTED, THE PEOPLE IN THE LAST CAR WILL BE NEXT
TO DIE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; GRADE SCHOOL ; SAINT STEPHEN
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 11-19-1969
FIRSTS
FIRST IS WORST, LAST IS BEST
Submitter comment:
EXPRESSION USED BY CHILDREN RACING TO GET SOMEWHERE. THIS WAS
LEARNED IN DETROIT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 11-00-1973
BABY PREDICTION
THIS BELIEF CONCERNS THE ABILITY TO PREDICT WHAT A MOTHER'S NEXT
CHILD WILL BE. IF THE YOUNGEST CHILD SAYS "MAMA" FIRST, THE NEXT
CHILD WILL BE A GIRL. IF THE YOUNGEST CHILD SAYS "PAPA" FIRST, THE
NEXT CHILD WILL BE A BOY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; PORT HURON
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Observation BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... |
Date learned: 10-30-1972
THE LAST MAN IN THE GRADUATING CLASS AT THE UNITED STATES MILITARY
ACADEMY RECEIVES ONE DOLLAR FROM EACH GRADUATING SENIOR.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; WEST POINT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F535 BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... |
Date learned: 00-00-1970
MORAL PROVERB
CAME TO THE END OF THE BRIDGE.
Submitter comment:
TRANSLATED FROM LITHUANIAN.
SAME AS COMING TO THE END OF ROPE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): FRUSTRATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 02-17-1971
BELIEF
IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE FIRST BORN IN THE FAMILY IS SUPPOSSED TO
BE THE WISEST, WHILE THE LAST BORN IN THE FAMILY WILL BE THE
MOST AMBITIOUS.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... |
Date learned: 10-27-1969
OMEN FOR ILL FATE (COLLECTOR'S TITLE)
BEING THE LAST CAR IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION DENOTES ILL FATE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; LIVONIA ; ; TOLD AT ; 36783 SUNNYDALE ST
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 04-03-1970
WEATHER BELIEF (COLLECTOR'S TITLE)
THE WEATHER ON THE LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH WILL DECIDE
THE WEATHER FOR THE APPROACHING MONTH.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; LIVONIA ; ; TOLD AT ; 36783 SUNNYDALE ST
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control BELIEF -- Measure of time Month BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... |
Date learned: 04-03-1970
ALWAYS HAVE YOUR SUGAR BOWL FULL AND YOU WILL NEVER BE POOR.
Submitter comment:
MY AUNT HAS ALWAYS BELIEVED THIS TO BE TRUE. WHEN SHE WAS YOUNGER,
AN UNCLE OF HERS TOLD HER THIS. WHENEVER SHE VISITS US, SHE ALWAYS
FILLS OUR SUGAR BOWLS. SHE IS NOW 78 YEARS OLD AND HAS NEVER BEEN
POOR. SOMEHOW SHE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO HAVE EXPENSIVE
ITEMS AND BEEN ABLE TO TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD.
FULLNESS
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; PITTSBURGH
Date learned: 11-24-1977
GOOD LUCK
WHEN OPENING A NEW PACK OF CIGARETTES, TAKE THE FIRST ONE OUT, TURN
IT UPSIDEDOWN, AND THEN PUT IT BACK IN, AND SAVE IT FOR LAST. THE
LAST CIGARETTE SMOKED WILL BE UPSIDEDOWN. WHILE SMOKING THE LAST
CIGARETTE, WHILE TAKING THE LAST PUFF, MAKE A WISH } }
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; RIVERVIEW
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... |
EXPECTANT MOTHERS - BELIEF
NAMING A BABY GIRL AFTER THE MOTHER - IT WILL BE HER LAST CHILD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; REDFORD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... |
Date learned: CA00001968
EXAM PRACTICE
THE INFORMANT ALWAYS PUTS HIS NAME ON THE PAPER
LAST OF ALL. HE SAID HE STARTED THIS PRACTICE IN
GRADE SCHOOL, BECAUSE HE FELT THAT IF HE DID RATHER
POORLY ON THE EXAM, HE COULD ALWAYS CLAIM THAT IT
WASN'T HIS PAPER. HE HAS CONTINUED THIS PRACTICE
RIGHT THROUGH COLLEGE. HE SAID "IT'S LUCKY!"
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 03-15-1967
EATING LORE
WHEN A FAMILY IS EATING, THE GIRL WHO TAKES THE LAST
PIECE OF CAKE OR BREAD ON THE TABLE WILL GROW UP
TO BE AN OLD MAID.
Submitter comment:
MRS. MALONY LEARNED THIS WHEN SHE WAS A CHILD IN
IRELAND.
Where learned: RECTORY ; HOLY NAME
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... |
Date learned: 02-19-1967
CIGARETTE SUPERSTITION.
IN ORDER TO INSURE GOOD LUCK THE FIRST CIGARETTE THAT YOU
TAKE OUT OF YOUR PACK TURN IT UPSIDE DOWN AND PUT IT BACK
IN THE PACK AND SAVE IT FOR YOUR LAST SMOKE OF THE PACK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Number P686.2 BELIEF -- Good luck |
LAST PERSON OUT OF OHIO LEAVES THEIR SOUL THERE.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT LEARNED OF THIS WHEN SHE WAS ON A CHARTER BUS COMING
BACK FROM OHIO TO MICHIGAN AND EVERYONE ON THE BUS RUSHED TOWARD
THE FRONT OF THE BUS SO THEY WOULD NOT BE THE LAST PERSON TO CROSS
THE BORDER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN, OHIO BORDER
Date learned: 00-00-1975 ; 11-00-1987
Only Child
At dinner times a person can tell who an only
child is because they eat the slowest. I am an
only child and always the last to leave the table.
This was told to me by another only child.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UTICA
Date learned: 11-16-1990