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TO PROTECT AGAINST HARM:( ITALIAN)
IN ITALY FISHERMEN HAVE A SPECIAL PRAYER
WHICH THEY SAY WHEN A HURRICANE OCCURS.
THE PRAYER IS SAID IN THE FACE OF THE STORM WHILE MAKING
THE SIGN OF THE CROSS TO "CUT THE TAIL OF THE STORM."
THE PECULAR ELEMENT IS THAT THIS PRAYER CAN NOT BE
LEARNED OR READ FOR THE FIRST TIME EXCEPT
ON AUGUST 14TH OR CHRISTMAS EVE. THE INFORMANT DID NOT KNOW THE
PRAYER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): PECULIAR
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- August 14 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve BELIEF -- Prayer |
SMART ALECK RHYME
LIAR, LIAR, TWO BY FOUR
CAN'T GET THROUGH THE KITCHEN DOOR.
I LEARNED THIS WHEN I WAS YOUNG
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): COUPLETS TAUNT LIAR
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse Lyrical Verse |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Retort
A) "You dance very well."
B) "I wish I could say the same about you."
A) "Oh, you could, if you were as big a fibber as I am!"
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James Callow comment:
Retort? Double A! A gives the punch line, not B.
The original Title [Smart Aleck Saying] has been crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): COMEBACK ; DANCE ; Fibber ; INSULT ; Liar ; RETORT ; SARCASM ; Wisecrack
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Proverb
Familiarity:
Familiarity breeds contempt.
Submitter comment:
Heard this in High School
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Located in pile marked Duplicates and Other Rejects
Original BN [V300] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Keyword(s): Contempt ; Familiar ; Knowledge ; Relationship ; Stranger ; Unknown
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Proverb
Figures don't lie but Liars can figure.
Data entry tech comment:
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Located in pile marked Duplicates and Other Rejects
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
Keyword(s): Deduce ; Figure ; Liar ; Lie ; MATHEMATICS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Proverb
Figures don't lie, but liars figure.
Submitter comment:
Given in math class.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
Where learned: Lucas, Jerry
Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Cheat ; Figure ; Liar ; Lie ; Maxim ; NUMBERS ; Plan ; PLAY ON WORDS ; PROVERB ; PUN ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Proverb
Familiarity breeds contempt.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [V300] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Where learned: HOME ; Wright, Anne
Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Breed ; Contempt ; Familiar ; HATE ; Intimate ; Maxim ; PROVERB ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Proverb
Figures don't lie, but liars do figure.
Submitter comment:
I was working on a project at Continental Aviation and Engineering when I was using a number of supposedly reliable figures - they were not accurate figures.
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Original BN [V600] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; Lucas, Thomas
Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Figures ; Liar ; Lie ; Maxim ; NUMBERS ; Plan ; PLAY ON WORDS ; Plot ; PROVERB ; PUN ; Scheme ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Proverb
Familiarity breeds contempt
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
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Original BN [V600] crossed out. Replaced with current classifications.
Where learned: Cinnamain, Sandra
Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Contempt ; Familiar ; Familiarity ; Hatred ; Maxim ; PROVERB ; Relationship ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Proverb
Familiarity breeds contempt.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
Where learned: Plate, John
Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Breed ; Contempt ; Familiar ; Familiarity ; Hatred ; Maxim ; PROVERB ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
WHEN ONE LIES, HIS TONGUE WILL TURN BLACK.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; Teske, Tina
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Black ; Liar ; Lie ; SUPERSTITION ; TONGUE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
IF ONE FIBS, HIS EARS WILL FALL OFF.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; Hopkins, Lula
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Ear ; Fib ; Liar ; Lie ; SUPERSTITION
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
IF YOU LICK YOUR THUMB BEFORE YOU MAKE A SHOT IN POOL,
IT WILL BRING YOU GOOD LUCK WHILE SHOOTING.
Data entry tech comment:
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Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Billiards ; Cue ; CUSTOM ; GAMES ; Lick ; Pool ; Stick ; SUPERSTITION
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement BELIEF -- Good luck P881.22 |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN