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BASEBALL TALES
OLD BASEBALL PLAYERS NEVER TELL TALES BUT ONLY LIES
Where learned: NBC TELEVISION
James Callow Keyword(s): DISTORTION ; EXAGGERATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Blason Populaire |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
PROVERBIAL APOTHEGM
ONE TODAY IS WORTH TWO TOMORROWS
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
Keyword(s): ADVICE ; BELIEF ; Maxim ; NUMBERS ; NUMBERS
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE ; CARPE DIEM ; Positive
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Seconds / Twice / Two PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 11-21-1968
PROVERB
PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE SELDOM FOUND IN WOMEN AND NEVER FOUND IN MEN
Where learned: DEARBORN ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): COMPARISON ; DEFINITION ; OBSERVATION ; SEXISM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Number Emptiness, nothingness, zero PROVERB -- Blason Populaire |
Date learned: 01-21-1970
PRAY FOR SUNSHINE. ALWAYS BE PREPARED FOR RAIN.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT HEARD THIS IN NORWALK, OHIO.
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: POSITIVE ; FUNCTION ; HOPE FOR THE BEST, BUT EXPECT THE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-16-1967
EXPRESSIONS OF ANGER
I HEARD THE COLORED LABORERS OF THE CITY OF DETROIT
USE THE EXPRESSION PUT THE SCREAMS ON, TO MEAN A BAWLING OUT
GIVEN ONE PERSON BY ANOTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; NEGRO EXPRESSION ; REPRIMAND
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 08-10-1964
THE WHITE WITCH OF ROSE HALL
THERE WAS ONCE A WOMAN WHO WAS CALLED THE WHITE WITCH OF ROSE HALL.
SHE WAS CALLED THIS BECAUSE HER HAIR AND SKIN WAS VERY WHITE AND
AT NIGHT SHE WOULD RIDE AMOUNG THE SLAVES DRESSED IN WHITE AND ON
A WHITE HORSE TO FRIGHTEN THEM. SHE WAS MISTRESS OF A BIG
PLANTATION AND WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE KILLED FOUR OF HER FIVE
HUSBANDS. SHE HERSELF WAS KILLED BY THE FIFTH WHEN HER FATHER
TOLD HIM WHAT SHE DID TO HER HUSBANDS. THE WHITE WITCH BURIED HER
HUSBANDS NEAR THE HOUSE AND PLANTED A COCONUT TREE ABOVE THEM.
IF YOU GO TO THE RUINS OF THAT PLANTATION YOU WILL SEE FIVE
COCOANUT TREES IN A ROW WITH NO OTHER TREES AROUND. SHE IS UNDER
ONE OF THEM.
Submitter comment:
DONALD LEE HAS VISITED THE RUINS OF ROSE HALL AND HAS SEEN
THE FIVE COCONUT TREES.
DONALD LEE LEARNED THIS ITEM IN BUFF BAY, JAMAICA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): BLUEBEARD: SEX REVERSAL ; COLOR ; NUMBERS
| Subject headings: | 686 Fifths PROSE NARRATIVE -- Witch Shaman |
Date learned: 10-31-1975
GOOD FRIDAY
ON GOOD FRIDAY, SOMEONE IN THE FAMILY WOULD BRING HOLY WATER AND A
PIECE OF THORN BRANCH FROM CHURCH AND OPEN THE DOOR TO THE HOUSE AND
THEN TURN AROUND 3 TIMES AND SAY, "HOLY WATER AND THORNS COME INTO
THE HOUSE; BUGS GO OUT OF THE HOUSE."
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT DID THIS AS A CHILD AT HER FATHER'S REQUEST.
( THE PURPOSE ) CHANGES, DEPENDING ON CURRENT NEEDS. ONE TIME IT
MAY BE TO TAKE OUT EVIL, ANOTHER TIME DUST.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 8160 LANTZ
Keyword(s): EXTERMINATION CHARM
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration 663 Good Friday 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Insect |
Date learned: 03-10-1970
CUSTOM
MAY DAY IS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY WHICH IS A POLITICAL DAY FOR THE
UNIONS. THE TOP UNION OFFICIALS AND SOME WORKERS GATHER AND SPEECHES
ARE GIVEN IN THE MORNING, AND THE REST OF THE DAY IS JUST A DAY
FOR ENJOYING LIFE AND CELEBRATING.
Submitter comment: MEMORIES OF HOMELAND GERMANY
Data entry tech comment: DATE ASSIGNED MAY DAY: MAY 1
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): RELAXATION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
ENGLISH FESTIVAL
BOXING DAY IS HELD THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. IT BEGAN AS A CUSTOM IN
WHICH THE LANDLORDS GAVE GIFTS IN BOXES TO THE WORKERS ON THEIR LAND.
THE LANDLORDS WOULD GO VISITING AS THEY DELIVERED THE BOXES.
THE CUSTOM HAS DIED DOWN AND IS NOW USUALLY CARRIED OUT BY GIVING
MONEY TO MAIDS THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS.
Submitter comment: HEARD IN ENGLAND
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
Keyword(s): BOXING DAY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 26 Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
BOXING DAY CELEBRATION IN THE BAHAMAS
26 DECEMBER JUNKNOW ( JUN-KA-NOO' ) PARADES. VARIOUS GROUPS DRESS UP
IN VARIOUS COSTUMES MADE OUT OF PAPER AND DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF
THE GOAT SKIN DRUM AND BUGLE. THE CELEBRATION IS SIMILAR TO
MARDI GRAS. IT GOES FROM 4AM TO 9PM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BOXING DAY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 26 Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day |
Date learned: 01-26-1972
BOXING DAY
ON THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS, ONE WRAPS UP COOKIES AND GOODIES IN
A BOX TO GIVE TO FRIENDS.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS A CUSTOM OF A FORMER NEIGHBOR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
Keyword(s): BOXING DAY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 26 Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day |
THE BEAR WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN
THE BEAR WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN,
THE BEAR WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN
THE BEAR WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN
TO SEE WHAT HE COULD SEE.
" " " " " " "
" " " " " " "
THE BEAR WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN
TO SEE WHAT HE COULD SEE.
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN ( 3 TIMES )
WAS ALL THAT HE COULD SEE ( 3 TIMES )
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN
WAS ALL THAT HE COULD SEE
Where learned: DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANTICLIMAX
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Ballad Epic Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Good humor Jest Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children |
Date learned: 03-00-1968
RIDDLE
WHAT DID THE BIG GUN SAY TO THE LITTLE GUN?
I'LL BE A SON OF A GUN.
Where learned: UNKNOWN
Keyword(s): EXCLAMATION ; PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-30-1967
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
SIXA
SIXA WHO?
SIXA ONE-HALF DOZEN OF ANOTHER.
Where learned: UNKNOWN
Keyword(s): SIX OF ONE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-24-1967
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RIDDLE QUESTION
WHAT'S BLACK OUTSIDE AND WHITE INSIDE?
DEARBORN
Submitter comment:
HEARD FROM CLASSMATE AT ST. ALPHONOUS
HIGH SCHOOL IN DEARBORN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ETHNIC ; EXCLUSION OF BLACKS FROM DEARBORN, MICHIGAN HOUSING ; RACE SEGREGATION ; SATIRE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question Filter - Mature Content |
Date learned: 09-27-1967
THAI SAYING
THREE DAYS FROM " NOREE " THERE WILL BE
ANOTHER (IMPLICATION OF THE FICKLE NATURE OF WOMEN).
Where learned: THAILAND
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Human Being PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
MISS LUCY
MISS LUCY HAD A BABY,
SHE CALLED HIM TINY TIM.
SHE PUT HIM IN THE BATHTUB,
TO SEE IF HE COULD SWIM.
HE DRANK UP ALL THE WATER,
HE ATE UP ALL THE SOAP,
HE WOULD HAVE EATEN THE BATHTUB,
BUT IT WOULDN'T FIT DOWN HIS THROAT.
Where learned: DETROIT
Keyword(s): EXAGGERATION
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Emotion |
Date learned: 00-00-1960
A HOME REMEDY FOR A PERSON WHO HAS A CRACKED LIP IS THIS:
TAKE SOME WAX FROM YOUR OWN EAR AND APPLY IT TO THE CRACKED LIP.
THIS WILL RELIEVE THE PAIN AND HEAL THE LIP.
Where learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 11-14-1969
POWDERED MILK FACIAL
TO REMOVE WRINKLES AND RELAX THE FACE MUSCLES,
ADD ENOUGH WATER TO A BOWLOF MILK POWDER TO FORM A THICK PASTE.
SPREAD IT EVENLY OVER THE ENTIRE FACE AND THROAT,
AND LET IT SET FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES.
REMOVE GENTLY BY SPLASHING THE HARDENED MASK WITH WARM WATER
UNTIL IT BEGINS TO DISSOLVE;
THEN WASH FACE IN WARM WATER AND SOAP, DRY, AND APPLY MOISTURE CREAM.
Submitter comment:
THIS METHOD IS QUITE EFFECTIVE
BUT SHOULD NOT BE USED TOO FRQUENTLY.
BECAUSE IT TENDS TO DRY THE SKIN.
MY INFORMANT OBTAINED THE INFORMATION FROM HER BEAUTY OPERATOR.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; CHICAGO
Keyword(s): BEAUTY TREATMENTS ; COMPLEXION ; FACIALS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
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UNCLE GEORGE AND AUNTIE MABLE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
UNCLE GEORGE AND AUNTIE MABLE, FAINTED AT THE BREAKFAST TABLE,
THIS SHOULD BE SUFFICENT WARNING, NOT TO DO IT IN THE MORNING,
OVALTINE HAS SET THEM RIGHT, NOW THEY DO IT EVERY NIGHT.
UNCLE GEORGE IS HOPING SOON, TO RIP ONE OFF IN THE AFTERNOON,
AUNTIE MABLE HAS A HUNCH, SOON THEY'LL BE DOING IT FOR LUNCH.
Submitter comment:
A VERSE LEARNED IN THE FRATERNITY IN COLLEGE.
USUALLY SUNG, COULD BE CHANTED.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): SEX
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Good humor Jest |
Date learned: 11-16-1969