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LIMERICK
THERE ONCE WAS A GIRL FROM ST. PAUL,
WHO WENT TO THE NEWSPAPER BALL.
THE PLACE CAUGHT ON FIRE
AND BURNED HER ENTIRE
FRONT PAGE, SPORTS SECTION AND ALL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
Keyword(s): RHYME: ABCBB
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Narrative Verse |
Date learned: 11-04-1969
FINNISH RIDDLE
Q: FEETLESS RUNS, WINGLESS FLIES.
Q: JALOSTI JALOTOL JUOKSEE, SIIVITONNA LENTELEE.
A: AN ARROW
A: NUOLI.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; FINLAND
Keyword(s): ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORT GOODS (A) ; INSECT (Q) ; PRIVATIONAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 10-00-1968
THE MUSICAL INSIGNIA OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT CHORUS
IS A REPRODUCTION OF "DISTLEFINK" FROM PENNSYLVANIA
DUTCH FOLKLORE. THIS BIRD IS ACTUALLY A GOLDFINCH
WHICH FED ON THISTLE SEED AND FURNISHED HIS NEST WITH
THISTLE DOWN. FOR THE CHORAL SINGER, THE "DISTLEFINK"
HAS SPECIAL POWERS, BRINGING NOT ONLY GOOD LUCK BUT
SWEETNESS OF SONG AS WELL. THE TWIN TULIPS BRING FORTH
FAITH IN WHAT YOU DO. THE DOUBLE BAND AROUND THE
CIRCUMFERENCE KEEPS ONE STRONG AND SECURE IN THE WORLD
OF MUSIC.
Data entry tech comment: DIAGRAM OF INSIGNIA ON 5 X 8 CARD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CHORUS OFFICE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms |
Date learned: 01-17-1968
VERSE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
LISTEN, LISTEN, THE CAT'S PISSING.
WHERE? WHERE?
UNDER THE CHAIR.
RUN, RUN, GET YOUR GUN.
AWH SHIT, SHE'S ALL DONE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; RESIDENCE HALLS
James Callow Keyword(s): SCATALOGICAL SLANG
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Narrative Verse Filter - Mature Content |
Date learned: 00001950S AND 00001960S
EVERY YEAR AFTER THE SUMMER JOURNALISM CLASSES FOR
THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE OVER, IT IS TRADITION
FOR THE STUDENT TO MESS UP THE FISHER FOUNTAIN IN
SOME WAY.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; FISHER FOUNTAIN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
THE IRISH BELIEVE THAT DECEMBER BRIDES ARE THE SHORTEST
LIVED BRIDES, BOTH IN AGE AND MARRIAGE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Time or day of ceremony BELIEF -- Measure of time Month |
Date learned: 11-25-1969
GROUNDHOG
IF THE GROUNDHOG COMES OUT ON FEBRUARY 2ND AND SEES A
SHADOW, THEN THERE IS SUPPOSED TO BE SIX WEEKS LEFT OF WINTER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; RESIDENCE HALLS
| Subject headings: | 686 Sixths / Six CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 00001950S AND 00001960S
RIDDLE QUESTION
Q: WHAT DOES A DUCK DO WHEN IT FLIES UPSIDE DOWN?
A: HE QUACKS UP
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; RESIDENCE HALLS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00001960S
NUMBER BELIEF
THE NUMBER THIRTEEN(13) IS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; RESIDENCE HALLS
| Subject headings: | 686 Specific number by specific number being described BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.5 |
Date learned: 00001950S AND 00001960S
CUSTOM BELIEF
DON'T SLEEP WITH YOUR BACK TO THE DOOR
IT ONLY INVITES TROUBLE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; RESIDENCE HALLS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time Sleeping |
Date learned: 00001950S AND 00001960S
PROVERBIAL COMPARISON
IT IS BETTER TO STAY QUIET AND THOUGHT A FOOL,
THAN TO OPEN YOUR MOUTH AND PROVE IT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; RESIDENCE HALLS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 00001950S AND 00001960S
COUNTING OUT RHYME
EENIE MEENIE, MINNIE MOE
CATCH A TIGER BY THE TOE
IF HE HOLLERS, DON'T LET GO,
EENIE MEENIE, MINNIE MOE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; RESIDENCE HALLS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 00001950S AND 00001960S
VERSE WITHOUT MUSIC
EARLY TO BED,
EARLY TO RISE,
AND YOUR GIRL
GOES OUT WITH OTHER GUYS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; RESIDENCE HALLS
James Callow Keyword(s): PARODY
| Subject headings: | 730 Lyrical Verse |
Date learned: 00001950S AND 00001960S
VERSE WITHOUT MUSIC
YOU CAN PICK YOUR NOSE,
YOU CAN PICK YOUR FRIENDS,
BUT YOU CAN'T PICK YOUR FRIEND'S NOSE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; RESIDENCE HALLS
| Subject headings: | 730 Lyrical Verse |
Date learned: 00001960S
VERSE WITHOUT MUSIC
'TWAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING
DID END AND DID SPARE,
AS MY FATHER LAY MOANING,
SPROUT OUT IN HIS CHAIR. {SPRAWLED?}
HIS BELT WAS ALL THROBBING,
HIS FACE WAS ALL PLUSHED {FLUSHED?}
I KNEW IN A MOMENT
THAT HE'D SURELY BUST.
THEN OUT OF THE SILENCE,
CAME A KABOOM
TURKEY AND CRANBERRIES,
ALL OVER THE ROOM.
THE DOCTORS THEY SAVED HIM,
AND ARE STILL HERE TO SAY,
NEVER EAT A WHOLE TURKEY
ON THANKSGIVING DAY.
James Callow comment:
PARODY OF NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
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Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; RESIDENCE HALLS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Narrative Verse CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F110 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Autumn Fall Harvest Thanksgiving |
Date learned: 00001950S AND 00001960S
POETIC VERSE WITHOUT MUSIC
OH COME ALL YE BEATNICKS
AND LISTEN TO ME
DON'T PLAY YOUR GUITARS
UP IN THE TREE.
FOR THE BIRDS THEY WILL HEAR YOU,
AMD PECK OUT YOUR EYES
AND THEN THEY'LL DRIVE BLIND YOU
FROM UP IN THE SKIES.
YOU'LL TRY TO FIGHT THEM
BUT ALL IN VAIN
YOU'LL FALL TO THE GROUND
SCREAMING IN PAIN.
THE WOLF HE WILL SEE YOU,
AND POUNCE ON YOUR BACK
HE'LL SINK HIS TEETH IN YOU,
AND HOWL FOR THE PACK
THE PACK THEY WILL EAT YOU,
AND THEN THEY'LL GET SICK,
FOR NOTHING CAN STAND
TO EAT A BEATNICK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; RESIDENCE HALLS
James Callow Keyword(s): SONG PARODY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- C700A |
Date learned: 00001950S AND 00001960S
PROVERB
THE WORLD IS NOT ONLY SEEN THROUGH A WINDOW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 03-02-1971
PROVERB: WORK
WORK, THE CURSE OF THE DRINKING MAN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
LITHUANIAN PROVERB
THE WORD WILL NEVER KILL, BUT IT CAN WOUND SEVERELY.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT HEARD THIS AT HONORS HOUSE, UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 02-17-1971
PROVERB
A WORD FLIES OUT LIKE A BIRD, RETURNS LIKE A STEER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-01-1971