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AUTOGRAPH BOOK MATERIAL (COLLECTOR'S TITLE)
I CAN'T THINK, TOO DUMB./ INSPIRATION WON'T COME.
CAN'T WRITE, BUM PEN,/ BUT GOD BLESS YOU. AMEN.
Where learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): RHYME: AABB ; WISHES ; WRITER'S MODESTY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Good wishes (sincere) |
Date learned: 00-00-1963
NEVER STEP OVER URINE OR A STAR WILL FORM ON YOUR EYELID.
Where learned: LOUISIANA ; New Orleans
James Callow Keyword(s): STY? STAR?
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: CA11001973
PROVERB
ASK ME NO QUESTIONS, AND I WILL TELL YOU NO LIES.
Submitter comment: LEARNED IN CHILDHOOD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): CONTRAST
James Callow Keyword(s): HONESTY
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
CHEATERS NEVER PROSPER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ALLITERATION ; RHYME
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY ; OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
CHEATERS NEVER WIN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY ; OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
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COLLEGE JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
PANTY RAIDS ARE IMPOSSIBLE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
CAMPUS, BECAUSE THE CO-EDS DO NOT WEAR UNDERWEAR.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): IMMODESTY ; SEXUAL SLUR ; UNDERWEAR
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- School |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
OH WHAT A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE
WHEN AT FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; DISHONESTY ; OBSERVATION ; SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb |
Date learned: 10-31-1969
PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES SOMETIMES COME GEMS.
YOUNG CHILDREN WILL SAY TRUTHFUL THINGS WHERE OLDER PEOPLE
WILL AVOID IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): HONESTY ; INHIBITIONS ; OBSERVATION ; SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-07-1971
PROVERB
PURE AS THE DRIVEN SNOW.
Submitter comment: FROM UNCERTAIN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
James Callow Keyword(s): HONESTY ; SYMBOL ; WEATHER
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 00001964 ( SUMMER )
THE FOLLOWING IS A FLIM-FLAM TECHNIQUE ONE STUDENT USES TO GET INTO
SOLD OUT EVENTS SUCH AS CONCERTS OR ATHLETIC CONTESTS: THE CORNER OF
A TWENTY DOLLAR BILL IS CUT OFF AND CAREFULLY ATTACHED BY SOME SORT
OF GLUE TO THE CORNER OF A ONE DOLLAR BILL. THE CURENCY IS THEN
FOLDED FOUR OR FIVE TIMES SO THAT JUST THE CORNER SHOWING THE $20
IS EXPOSED. THIS "TWENTY" IS OFFERED TO THE TICKET TAKER WHO-BECAUSE
HE DOES NOT WANT TO CALL ATTENTION TO HIMSELF-USUALLY POCKETS THE
BILL QUICKLY WITHOUT CAREFUL EXAMINATION. THE STUDENT THEN SCAMPERS
INTO THE STADIUM OR ARENA TO SEE THE SCHEDULED EVENT AT BARGAIN
PRICES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): DISHONESTY ; EUPHEMISM
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Outlaw Criminal Bandit Pirate CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 10-00-1975
BELIEF ABOUT CLEFT IN CHIN
IF YOU HAVE A CLEFT IN YOUR CHIN-
YOU ARE HONEST, CLEAN CUT, AND ALL AMERICAN.
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): AMERICAN ; CLEAN CUT ; HONESTY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Ears, noise in ear |
Date learned: 02-20-1972
AUTOGRAPH BOOK MATERIAL (COLLECTOR'S TITLE) ; GOOD WISHES (CLASSIFIER'S TITLE)
I CAN'T THINK, TOO DUMB./ INSPIRATION WON'T COME.
CAN'T WRITE, BUM PEN,/ BUT GOD BLESS YOU. AMEN.
Where learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): RHYME: AABB ; WISHES ; WRITER'S MODESTY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Good wishes (sincere) |
Date learned: 00-00-1963
REMEDIES
TO REMOVE A STAR FROM THE EYE, USE ALAGA SYRUP DILUTED WITH WATER.
James Callow comment:
WHEN THE COLLECTOR ASKED THE INFORMANT WHETHER A STAR WAS A STY,
THE INFORMANT SAID SHE ALWAYS KNEW A STY BY ONLY ONE NAME--
A STAR--AND THAT'S WHAT EVERYONE SHE KNEW IN MOBILE CALLED IT.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; MOBILE
James Callow Keyword(s): STY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
It has been said that if you urinate in the middle of the
highway, you'll get a star (pimple) under you eye.
Submitter comment:
Everytime I saw someone with a pimple under his/her eye I would
think about this old saying.
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; Louise
Keyword(s): Pimple
James Callow Keyword(s): Stye
Date learned: 00-00-1970
PEOPLE WITH BLUE EYES ARE TRUE, PEOPLE WITH BROWN ARE NOT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): HONESTY TRUTHFULNESS ; PERSONALITY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 11-24-1977
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An Unpleasant Surprise
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
There was a young engaged couple from a small town who had come home from a date one night. Nobody was home and the house was dark. On the table there was a note for the girl which said to close the basement windows. Seeing that noone was around, the young couple stripped down naked. The girl got on the boy's shoulders piggy-back and they started down the stairs. As they reached the last step all the lights went on - it was surprise bridal shower for the girl!
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original Boggs number [B600] has been crossed out and replaced with B646
Where learned: DURING A VISIT ; Decaussin, Terrence
Keyword(s): ALLUSION TO SEXUAL INTERCOURSE ; Engagement ; HUMOR ; JOKES ; MARRIAGE ; Modesty ; Moral ; PARTY ; Prank ; SEX ; SURPRISE ; YOUTH
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Romantic Realistic Filter - Mature Content |
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Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
A good birth control device is a dime. You keep it between your legs, especially on a date and if you lose your virginity you can call your roomate.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs and BN added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [P500] crossed out. Nothing written to replace it. Was located in a pile marked "To Be Classified."
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; Courtney, MaryAnne
Keyword(s): DATING ; Modesty ; Sexuality
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Dating Courtship BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Maxim
Early to Bed:
Early to Bed, early to rise,
makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
Submitter comment:
Heard this when I was a child.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Dup. of WPP
Keyword(s): Awake ; HEALTH ; Lifestyle ; Maxim ; SLEEP ; WEALTH ; WISDOM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb |
Proverb
Honesty is the best policy
Submitter comment:
As a youth
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Located in a pile marked Duplicates and Other Rejects
Where learned: Regan, James
Keyword(s): HONESTY ; Lesson ; Maxim ; POLICY ; POLICY ; PROVERB ; Reward
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Proverb
Honesty is the best policy.
Submitter comment:
Learned from Parents
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
Where learned: Gallagher, Daniel
Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; HONESTY ; Maxim ; POLICY ; PROVERB ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |