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SONG
JINGLE BELLS, JINGLE BELLS,
JINGLE ALL THE WAY,
OH WHAT FUN IT IS TO RIDE,
IN A HORSE DRAWN CHEVROLET.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; TRAVERSE CITY ; CAMPUS
James Callow Keyword(s): AUTOMOBILE ; PARODY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Ill humor Ridicule Mockery |
Date learned: 12-00-1973
PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
NEVER MIND THE NOISE IN THE MARKET, JUST WATCH THE PRICE OF FISH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; CAUTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fish BELIEF -- Number Emptiness, nothingness, zero PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 01-26-1972
THE WILD SIXTIES
IN THE LATE SIXTIES ANGRY STUDENTS PROTESTED AND DEMONSTRATED
THROUGHOUT THE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF THE UNITED STATES.
THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT WAS RELATIVELY QUIET THROUGH THIS
TURMOIL EXCEPT FOR A FEW INCIDENTS, ONE OF WHICH I WAS AN
UNEXPECTED PARTICIPANT. IT OCCURRED AT AN ALUMNI BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MEETING IN THE DIRECTORS ROOM IN THE FISHER BUILDING.
AS WE WATCHED FROM THE TOP FLOOR A BAND OF 200 SHOUTING,
SCREAMING PROTESTORS, CARRYING TORCHES MARCHED ACROSS CAMPUS
TOWARD US. THE TWENTY OR SO DIRECTORS IMMEDIATELY BRACED FOR A
CONFRONTATION. MINUTES LATER ABOUT 80 SHAGGY, BEARDED STUDENTS,
NON-STUDENTS AND FELLOW TEACHERS INVADED OUR CONFERENCE ROOM.
THE LEADER, WITH GREAT VEHEMENCE BEGAN TO LIST DEMANDS AND THE
THE REMOVAL OF ALL AUTHORITATIVE FIGURES. WHILE THIS HARANGUE
CONTINUED MANY STOOD ON THE DIRECTORS TABLE, GROUND HEELS AND
CIGARETTES IN CHAIRS AND TABLES AND ACTED WITH THREATENING
GESTURES. ALL PUNCTUATED THEIR REMARKS WITH VULGAR BLASPHEMOUS
REMARKS AND USED LIPSTICK AND CHALK TO DAMAGE THE WALLS WITH
EQUALLY OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE. THE PRESIDENT OF THE ALUMNI BOARD,
WHEN ALLOWED TO SPEAK BROUGHT SOME CALM TO AN OTHERWISE
UPSETTING EXPERIENCE. THEIR LEADER WOULD NOT LISTEN BUT
CONTINUED TO MAKE THE PEACE-NIK HARANGUE. AFTER ABOUT TWO HOURS
AND A BATTERY OF QUESTIONS FROM THE ALUMNI, THE GROUUP LEFT THE
BUILDING LEAVING SOME PHYSICAL DAMAGE AND A FRAZZLED ALUMNI
BOARD--FULL OF THANKS , THOUGH, THAT THE UNIVERSITY HAD BEEN EASY
AND OPEN ENOUGH TO MINIMIZE THESE TYPES OF ACTIONS ON THE
CAMPUS. THAT WAS THE LAST DIRECTORS MEETING HELD UP THERE, FOR
SOME ODD REASON. FR. CARRON NEVER MOVED OUT OF HIS OFFICE
DURING THE FIASCO.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Outlaw Criminal Bandit Pirate |
IF YOU PUT YOUR DRESS ON WRONGSIDE-OUT
YOU'LL GET A NEW ONE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | Observation |
BOURSCHE SOUP
THIS IS A UKRAINIAN BEET SOUP.
YOU MIX BEETS AND WATER TOGETHER. ADD CELERY, PARSLEY, CATSUP,
AND ONIONS. SOME PEOPLE ADD SOUR CREAM WHEN SERVING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORMS
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Mixed preparation in liquid |
Date learned: 03-03-1971
SPAGHETTI TEST
IF YOU THROW SPAGHETTI ON A WALL AND IT STICKS, IT MEANS IT'S DONE.
I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS ACTUALLY TRUE, BUT THE INFORMANT TOLD ME
IT WORKS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORMS
Keyword(s): HUMOR
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Manner of preparation Process |
Date learned: 10-06-1971
FOOT ITCHES
IF YOUR FOOT ITCHES YOU WILL TAKE A TRIP.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT HAD KNOWN THIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIBRARY ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 10-28-1967
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
ON CHRISTMAS, THE ADULTS DO NOT EXCHANGE GIFTS: ONLY THE
CHILDREN RECEIVE GIFTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; UNION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Gifts, gift giving at Christmas |
Date learned: 10-24-1968
HAIR
IF YOU CUT YOUR HAIR EVERY FULL MOON,
THAT IS A SIGN IT WILL GROW LONGER.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED IN CHILDHOOD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; BRIGGS BUILDING
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak |
Date learned: 03-05-1971
PROVERB
GOD GAVE MEN TEETH, GOD WILL GIVE MAN BREAD.
Submitter comment: TRANSLATED FROM LITHUANIAN.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; HONORS HOUSE
Keyword(s): DIVINE PROVIDENCE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 02-17-1971
MORAL PROVERB ("PRIEZ ADSIAI")
FROM THAT STRAW YOU'LL NEVER GET ANY GRAIN.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; HONORS HOUSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 02-17-1971
LEGEND
AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY THERE IS AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION IN
HONOR OF THE ORANGE HORSE. EVERY YEAR DURING FALL TERM, STUDENTS
HAVE A SLEEP-IN AT BESSY HALL IN HONOR OF THEIR COMPATRIOTS WHO
STAGED A SLEEP-IN IN PROTEST OF THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT FIRING
THREE OUTSPOKEN TEACHERS. THIS PROTEST WAS NICK-NAMED THE ORANGE
HORSE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ; Lansing
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Explanation of a name CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
Date learned: 11-05-1967
THE PROPER WAY TO MAKE AN ACID SOLUTION
"DO AS YOU AUGHTER ADD ACID TO WATER."
Submitter comment:
THIS LITTLE RYME HELPS YOU TO REMEMBER THE SAFE WAY
TO MIX ACID AND WATER TO GET AN ACID SOLUTION.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): CACOGRAPHY: AUGHTER FOR OUGHT TO
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- MNEM |
Date learned: 00-00-1983
VERSE TO LIVE BY
IT'S NICE TO BE IMPORTANT, BUT IT'S MORE
IMPORTANT TO BE NICE
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; CAMPUS
Keyword(s): CHIASMUS ; OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Verse without Music PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 03-09-1971
ARABIAN MAXIM
TIME IS LIKE A SWORD - YOU CUT WITH IT OR IT WILL
CUT YOU.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; STUDENT UNION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 09-00-1967
WINDOW IN THE DOGGIE JOKE
THERE WAS AN ECCENTRIC OLD LADY WHO HAD A LITTLE DOG
THAT SHE LOVED VERY MUCH AND JUST DOTED ON. THE DOG WAS
GETTING OLD AND HADN'T BEEN FELLING WELL, SO THE LADY TOOK
IT TO THE VET. THE DOCTOR TOLD HER THAT THE DOG HAD A
WEAK HEART AND WOULDN'T BE AROUND MUCH LONGER. HE SAID
HE JUST HAD A DOG WHO DIED AND SUGGESTED A HEART TRANSPLANT.
THE LADY CONSENTED AND THE DOCTOR WAS REALLY EXCITED
BECAUSE THIS WAS A FIRST--A HEART TRANSPLANT IN A DOG. THE
LADY WAS WATCHING THE DELICATE OPERATION AND THE SKILLFUL
DOCTOR ASKED THAT SINCE HE WAS ALREADY OPERATING, COULD
HE PUT A WINDOW IN THE DOG SO THEY COULD WATCH THE NEW
HEART WORK. THE LADY BEGAN TO WORRY ABOUT MONEY, BUT
CONSENTED ANYWAY.
FINALLY SHE GOT SO WORRIED ABOUT THE COST OF THE OPERATION
AND EVERYTHING THAT SHE THOUGHT SHE {HAD} BETTER INQUIRE
ABOUT IT. SHE ASKED THE DOCTOR, "HOW MUCH IS THAT WINDOW
IN THE DOGGIE?"
Where learned: INDIANA ; University of Notre Dame
Keyword(s): SONG: HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW.
James Callow Keyword(s): HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW?
| Subject headings: | 6677 Formula Tale |
Date learned: 03-28-1971
WINDOW IN THE DOGGIE JOKE
THERE WAS AN ECCENTRIC OLD LADY WHO HAD A LITTLE DOG
THAT SHE LOVED VERY MUCH AND JUST DOTED ON. THE DOG WAS
GETTING OLD AND HADN'T BEEN FELLING WELL, SO THE LADY TOOK
IT TO THE VET. THE DOCTOR TOLD HER THAT THE DOG HAD A
WEAK HEART AND WOULDN'T BE AROUND MUCH LONGER. HE SAID
HE JUST HAD A DOG WHO DIED AND SUGGESTED A HEART TRANSPLANT.
THE LADY CONSENTED AND THE DOCTOR WAS REALLY EXCITED
BECAUSE THIS WAS A FIRST--A HEART TRANSPLANT IN A DOG. THE
LADY WAS WATCHING THE DELICATE OPERATION AND THE SKILLFUL
DOCTOR ASKED THAT SINCE HE WAS ALREADY OPERATING, COULD
HE PUT A WINDOW IN THE DOG SO THEY COULD WATCH THE NEW
HEART WORK. THE LADY BEGAN TO WORRY ABOUT MONEY, BUT
CONSENTED ANYWAY.
FINALLY SHE GOT SO WORRIED ABOUT THE COST OF THE OPERATION
AND EVERYTHING THAT SHE THOUGHT SHE {HAD} BETTER INQUIRE
ABOUT IT. SHE ASKED THE DOCTOR, "HOW MUCH IS THAT WINDOW
IN THE DOGGIE?"
Where learned: INDIANA ; University of Notre Dame
Keyword(s): SONG: HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW.
James Callow Keyword(s): HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW?
| Subject headings: | 6677 Formula Tale |
Date learned: 03-28-1971
"I SEE," SAID THE BLIND MAN TO THE DEAF DOG AS THEY WALKED ALONG.
Where learned: INDIANA ; University of Notre Dame
Keyword(s): ALLITERATION
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTRADICTION
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Formula tale PROVERB -- Wellerism Quotation |
Date learned: 02-04-1971
THAYER'S GRAVE
THAYER'S GRAVE IS IN A CEMETERY IN FARMINGTON, MICHIGAN.
YOU DRIVE INTO A GRAVEYARD, DOWN A HILL PAST THAYER'S GRAVE.
PUT YOUR CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THAYER PULLS YOUR CAR UP THE HILL
BACKWARDS. THE CAR ALWAYS STOPS RIGHT BY HIS GRAVE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): AUTOMOBILE MODERN
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 11-08-72
AS FUNNY AS
(THAT'S) AS FUNNY AS PAY TOILETS IN A DIAHREA {SIC} WARD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 03-27-1967