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PROVERB
AN EMPTY WAGON MAKES A LOT OF NOISE.
Submitter comment:
THIS MEANS THAT PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE A LOT OF KNOWLEDGE
IN THEIR HEADS TALK A LOT OF NONSENSE.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 00-00-1990
PROVERB
FOOL ME ONCE SHAME ON YOU, FOOL ME TWICE SHAME ON ME.
Submitter comment:
AFTER SOMEONE MAKES A FOOL OF YOU ONCE, IF THAT PERSON
DOES IT TO YOU AGAIN, IT IS YOUR OWN FAULT, BECAUSE YOU
SHOULD NOT HAVE TRUSTED THAT PERSON.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
keep a horseshoe with a palm leaf made in the shape of a
cross over the bedroom door; this will assure a happy, positive,
loving marriage.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
Never sweep the feet of a person with a broom. It's bad
luck.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 02-10-1992
If your right hand itch, look for money to come your way.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
James Callow Keyword(s): RIGHT LEFT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching hands and feet |
If your left hand itch, you are going to lose the money you
have.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
James Callow Keyword(s): RIGHT LEFT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching hands and feet |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
THE LEFT HIND FOOT OF A RABBIT KILLED IN A GRAVEYARD AT
MIDNIGHT SHOULD BE CARRIED FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 03-27-1969
DON'T ALLOW A CRICKET IN YOUR HOUSE, FOR IT WILL BRING
BAD LUCK.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 07-04-1970
IF YOU SHIVER SUDDENLY FROM A QUICK, COLD CHILL, IT'S A
RABBIT RUNNING OVER YOUR GRAVE.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions |
Date learned: 03-27-1969
IF IT IS RAINING AND THE SUN COMES OUT, THERE WILL BE A RAINBOW.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Natural atmospheric phenomenon |
Date learned: 07-04-1970
IF CATERPILLERS HAVE HEAVY COATS, IT WILL BE A HARD WINTER.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
Date learned: 07-04-1970
IF YOU HEAR LOCUSTS EARLY IN THE SEASON, WINTER WILL BE EARLY
THIS YEAR.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
Date learned: 07-04-1970
FOR CORN TO BE READY FOR EATING, IT HAD TO BE KNEE HIGH BY
THE FOURTH OF JULY.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- July 4 Independence Day BELIEF -- P244 P244.4 BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 07-04-1970
A RING AROUND THE MOON MEANS FROST.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Observation of galactic or celestial bodies |
Date learned: 07-04-1970
IT IS BAD LUCK TO MOVE ON A FRIDAY.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Bad luck Time (year, season, week, hour, etc.) Occasion Event |
Date learned: 03-27-1969
TO WALK UNDER A LADDER IS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Ladder (angles, pyramid, etc.) |
Date learned: 03-27-1969
SPILLED SALT WILL CAUSE BAD LUCK UNLESS YOU THROW SOME OVER
YOUR LEFT SHOULDER.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Flavoring BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
Date learned: 03-27-1969
IT'S BAD LUCK TO WALK WITH ONE SHOE OFF AND ONE SHOE ON.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
Date learned: 03-27-1969
ONE SHOULD HANG INDIAN CORN ON THEIR DOOR FOR A BOUNTIFUL
HARVEST. (3 EARS)
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming |
Date learned: 07-04-1970
TOOTH FAIRY
WHEN I WAS A CHILD, ALL MY FRIENDS AND
MYSELF WOULD PUT OUR BABY TOOTH WE HAD JUST
LOST UNDER THE PILLOW AND IN THE MORNING WE
WOULD FIND A QUARTER PUT THERE DURING THE
NIGHT BY THE TOOTH FAIRY.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATLANTA
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Fairy Elf Goblin Gnome |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN