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Play on Words

A bachelor is a man who believes in wine, women, and so long.

Submitter comment:

I heard this at Awrey's Bakery when I worked there last summer

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Motifs and BN added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Submission card located in pile marked These don't sound traditional - Do Not File Yet.


Keyword(s): Bachelor ; PUN ; SONG ; Wine ; WOMEN

Subject headings: PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote

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Wedding Custom

If the bride wears a garter at her wedding she usually removes it and tosses it to a group of single males. The man who catches it will marry next.

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Motifs added by TRD

Keyword(s): Bachelor ; Bride ; CUSTOM ; Garter ; MARRIAGE ; Men ; Reception ; Single ; WEDDING

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage

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