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RIDDLE
WHY WERE THE INDIANS HERE FIRST? ANSWER: BECAUSE THEY HAD
RESERVATIONS. ANOTHER OF THE INFORMANT'S FAVORITE RIDDLES. THE
INFORMANT SAID NO ONE IS EVER ABLE TO GUESS THE ANSWER TO THIS
RIDDLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | Favorites RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-18-1972
MILITARY CUSTOM
BLANKET PARTY: } WHEN A MEMBER OF THE MILITARY DOES SOMETHING THAT
VIOLENTLY DISPLEASES A GROUP OF FELLOW SERVICE MEN STATIONED WITH
HIM, THIS FORM OF REVENGE IS CARRIED OUT. THE MALIGNED GROUP
GATHERS TOGETHER AFTER LIGHTS OUT AND THROW A BLANKET OVER THE
SLEEPING VICTIM AND BEAT ON HIM UNTIL THEY ARE SATISFIED WITH THEIR
REVENGE. IN DOING THIS, THE VIOLATOR DOES NOT KNOW WHO THE
INDIVIDUALS WERE THAT TOOK PART IN THE BEATING.
Submitter comment:
I ACTUALLY SAW THIS OCCUR WHILD IN BASIC TRAINING, AND THE BEATEN
MAN WAS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR THREE DAYS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON ; TOLD IN
James Callow Keyword(s): PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F535 |
Date learned: 09-27-1972
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GRAFFITI
DON'T CHANGE DICKS IN THE MIDDLE OF A SCREW. SO VOTE FOR NIXON IN 72.
James Callow Keyword(s): PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ; PUN ; SLANG
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture Filter - Mature Content |
Date learned: 09-27-1972
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
A. KNOCK KNOCK Q. WHO'S THERE? A. SARA Q. SARA WHO? A. SARA DOCTOR
IN THE HOUSE?
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN?
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- W 40 |
Date learned: 09-15-1972
Joke: Off-Color
HOW DO YOU MAKE A DEAD BABY FLOAT?
TAKE ONE DEAD BABY, ADD TWO SCOOPS OF ICE-CREAM AND A CAN OF POP.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 12-2010 by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-04-1972
YOUR'S UNTIL RUSSIA GETS HUNGARY,
AND FRIES TURKEY IN GREECE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): PUNS ON NAMES OR COUNTRIES
| Subject headings: | Z210 |
Date learned: 10-16-1972
TULIPS IN THE GARDEN,
TULIPS IN THE PARK,
BUT THE TULIPS YOU LIKE THE BEST,
ARE THE TWO LIPS IN THE DARK,
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): MEDIAL ITERATION ; PUN: TULIPS AND TWO LIPS ; RHYME: ABCB ; RHYME: ABCB
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
Date learned: 10-17-1972
YOUR'S 'TILL THE MOUNTAIN PEAKS,
AND SEAS THE SALAD DRESSING.
Submitter comment: THIS IS ONE OF A GROUP OF AUTOGRAPH BOOK VERSES COLLECTED IN 1941.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
James Callow Keyword(s): ALLITERATION ; EUPHEMISM: HEAT FOR HELL ; PUNS ; RHYME: AA
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse |
Date learned: 10-25-1972
YOUR'S 'TILL THE KITCHEN SINKS.
Submitter comment: THIS IS ONE OF A GROUP OF AUTOGRAPH BOOK VERSES COLLECTED IN 1941.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | Z210 |
Date learned: 10-18-1972
YOUR'S 'TILL BUTTER FLIES.
Submitter comment: THIS IS ONE OF A GROUP OF AUTOGRAPH BOOK VERSES COLLECTED IN 1941
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | Z210 |
Date learned: 10-12-1972
RIDDLE
Q. WHAT IS THE BEST BUTTER IN AMERICA?
A. A GOAT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 00001960S
RIDDLE
Q. HOW CAN YOU KEEP FISH FROM SMELLING?
A. CUT OFF THEIR NOSES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00001960S
DEVIL WORKING
IF THE SUN COMES OUT WHILE IT IS RAINING, IT MEANS THE DEVIL IS
BEATING HIS WIFE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): PUNISHMENT
Date learned: 11-17-1969
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT IS GREEN AND WHITE AND COLD ALL OVER?
A: GRASS WITH SNOW ON IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): LITERAL ; NATURAL PHENOMENA (A) ; STATES OF BEING (Q) COLOR
James Callow Keyword(s): WORD-PLAY: PUN ON "GOLD"
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 11-28-1967
TRUE RIDDLE
Q: WHY IS IT THAT NO MAN S HAND CAN BE OVER ELEVEN INCHES ACROSS?
A: BECAUSE IF IT WAS TWELVE INCHES IT WOULD BE A FOOT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): NUMBERS AND MEASUREMENTS (Q) ; PARTS OF THE BODY (Q)
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
BLASON POPULAIRE
ACCOUNTANTS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST LOSE THEIR BALANCE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): PARODY ; PUN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Blason Populaire |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
PROVERBIAL APOTHEGM
ADMIRATION IS THE SON OF IGNORANCE.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
James Callow Keyword(s): FAMILY METAPHOR ; PUN? ON SON SUN?
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
WELLERISM
'"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL,"' SAID THE PEACOCK WHEN HE LOOKED AT
HIS TAIL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; PARODY ; PUN: PLAY ON "END" "TAIL"
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Wellerism Quotation |
Date learned: 10-24-1968
PROVERBIAL APOTHEGM
ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK AND PLENTY OF IT.
Data entry tech comment: PARODY
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ECONOMICS ; PUN ON JACK AS SLANG FOR MONEY.
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: ; FUNCTION ; OBSERVATION ; PARODY ; PUN: JACK FOR MONEY
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK. JACK MEANS MONEY.
Submitter comment:
MAUREEN'S INFORMANTS WERE BOTH HER FATHER EDWARD, OF IRISH AND
FRENCH DESCENT, AND HER MOTHER, PATRICIA, OF IRISH AND BOHEMIAN
DESCENT.
Data entry tech comment: VARIANT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ECONOMICS
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION ; OBSERVATION ; PARODY ; PUN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-08-1972