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Proverbial Comparison
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...as shiny as a nigger's heel.
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The word as is underlined.
Dup of WPP
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; Mattingly, Frances A ; TRAVERSE CITY ; 240 WASHINGTON ST
Keyword(s): Foot ; Heel ; Offensive ; RACISM ; Racist ; SIMILE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison Filter - Mature Content |
2 Y'S UR
2 Y'S UB
I C UR 2 Y'S 4 ME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Translations, plays on words, symbol writing |
Date learned: 00-00-1963
WHEN YOU GET MARRIED AND HAVE TWINS,
DON'T COME TO ME FOR SAFETY PINS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Matrimony |
Date learned: 04-18-1960
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I STOOD ON THE CORNER CHEWING GUM
ALONG CAME A TRAMP AND SAID HE WANTED SOME.
NO, YOU DIRTY NIGGER
NO YOU DIRTY BUM
YOU OUGHT TO HAVE A LICKIN'
INSTEAD OF CHEWING GUM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): RACISM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse |
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COUNTING OUT
EENNIE, MEANNIE, MINNIE, MOE
CATCH A NIGGER BY THE TOE,
IF HE HOLLERS, LET HIM GO,
EENIE, MEANNIE, MINNIE, MOE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE WOODS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
I'LL WRITE ON WHITE TO BE POLITE
AND SAVE THE YELLOW FOR YOUR FELLOW
(SIGNED) JO ANN MC FALL
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Good wishes (sincere) |
Date learned: 00-00-1959
WAGER
I'LL BET MY BOTTOM DOLLAR.
Where learned: BIRMINGHAM ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
IF ALL THE BOYS LIVED ACROSS THE SEA,
OH WHAT A SWIMMER (GIRL'S NAME) WOULD BE!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Chimney corner wisdom, advice, humorous fortune |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
I THOUGHT AND THOUGHT
AND THOUGHT IN VAIN--
AND THEN I THOUGHT
I'D SIGN MY NAME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM ; GRADE SCHOOL ; HOLY NAME
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Announcing a signature |
Date learned: 06-00-1961
ANIMAL
IF YOU EAT A HOG'S EYE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SEE THE COLOR
OF THE WIND.
THE WIND IS SAID TO BE RED.
Submitter comment:
MY MOTHER STATED THAT MY GRANDFATHER ATE A HOG'S EYE AND
SAW THE RED WIND. SHE SAID IT SCARED HIM TO DEATH.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; MILLEDGEVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
WHAT'S GREEN AND HAS FOUR RED WHEELS?
GRASS, I WAS JUST KIDDING ABOUT THE WHEELS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-06-1967
RIDDLE
Q. WHAT'S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER?
A. A SKUNK WITH DIAPER RASH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-00-1969
RIDDLE
Q. WHAT'S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER?
A. A BEAT-UP NUN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-00-1969
TELL SOMEONE THAT YOU CAN SAY THE ALPHABET FASTER BACKWARDS THAN
THEY CAN SAY IT FORWARD. SHOULD THEY AGREE... AT THE GO SIGNAL
YOU TURN YOUR BACK TO THEM AND SAY THE ALPHABET FORWARD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): SPEECH
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-00-1970
APPLES, PEACHES, PUMPKIN PIE,
WHO'S NOT "IT" HOLLER "I"
THEN EVERYONE YELLS "I," AND THE LAST ONE TO YELL IS "IT."
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS USED WHEN PLAYING TAG AND YOU DIDN'T WANT TO BE
THE CHASER. I LEARNED THIS WHEN I WAS A CHILD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse C750.524 |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
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CRANK
GO THROUGH THE MOTION OF CRANKING THE FOREFINGER
UP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Gesture Filter - Mature Content |
Date learned: 11-03-1971
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MIDDLE FINGER IS BENT AND SLIGHTLY ELEVATED ABOVE
THE REST OF THE FINGERS, WHICH ARE IN A FIST FORM.
MEANING: CAN YOU READ SHORT HAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Gesture Filter - Mature Content |
Date learned: 11-03-1971
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SCRATCH NOSE WITH FOREFINGER--UP YOURS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Gesture Filter - Mature Content |
Date learned: 11-03-1971
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CLENCH FIST, PUT THUMB UP AND ROTATE THUMB IN
A CIRCLE. MEANING--SIT ON IT AND TWIRL --
UP YOURS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): OBSCENE
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Gesture Filter - Mature Content |
Date learned: 11-03-1971
STUDENT MUST STAY THREE FEET BEHIND TEACHER WHEN
ENTERING A DOORWAY AS A MATTER OF RESPECT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 11-27-1971