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Eraser Tag
This is a game that is usually played during lunch
time when it is too cold to go outside. One person
is designated as "it" or the chaser, while four
or five other players are selected to play. The "it"
places a chalkboard eraser on top of his/her head
and tries to tag someone without dropping the
eraser off their head. If they tag someone without
dropping the eraser then the person tagged becomes
"it" and the person who was "it" now becomes one
of the people trying not to be tagged. However, if
the eraser falls off "its'" head, that person is
out of the game and a new "it" is selected as well
as four or five new class members.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRASER
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Racing Chasing Fighting Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 00001976 CA
It is unlucky for someone who is not a Scorpio to
wear an opal.
Submitter comment:
Elinor's great aunt was a Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21),
and owned a lovely opal ring. Her daughter, Nettie, wanted
the ring, but her mother cautioned her against wearing it,
as it would bring bad luck. Nettie wore the ring anyway. The
first time she wore it, she was almost hit by a car. The
second time that she wore the opal, she had a mishap,
mangling the ring beyond repair, and losing the opal. After
that, Nettie believed what her mother had told her.
Nettie told this to Elinor as a warning, because they are both
Sagittarius. Elinor also was told by one of her students,
Molly, that she had a terrible string of bad luck for a
whole week, until she gave away her opal ring.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRASER
Keyword(s): Horoscope, proscription, advice, astrology, gems, jewelry
Date learned: 00001960S
It is very unlucky to purchase Tarot Cards; they must be
given to you. Once someone gives them to you, you must wrap
them in silk and then place them in a satin bag for storage.
If you do not store them in this manner, they will bring you bad luck. You may only give the Tarot cards to someone who
really wants them.
Submitter comment:
Elinor found out about these proscriptions regarding Tarot
cards when she casually mentioned to an acquaintance that she
was interested in buying some. The woman became alarmed that
Elinor might bring bad luck upon herself, and so gave her
the set which she owned, and instructed her in the proper
(safe) way to store them. Elinor was careful to follow the
instructions.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRASER
Keyword(s): occult, magic, precaution
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of Object BELIEF -- Bad luck Objects |
Date learned: 00001960S
If you thank someone who gives you a plant, it will
not grow.
Submitter comment:
Elinor really believes this saying to be true, and states
that she is very careful to avoid thanking someone for a
plant.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRASER
Keyword(s): superstition, vegetation, curse
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- P535 BELIEF -- Bad luck Plants |
Date learned: 00001950S
(sung to the tune of the Notre Dame fight song)
Cheers, cheers, for old Fraser High
You bring the whiskey
I'll bring the rye.
Send the Freshmen out for gin
And don't let a sober sophomore in. MM
Juniors and Seniors are always on the ball
They sober up on pure alcohol.
When your son comes staggering in
You'll know he's from Fraser High!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRASER
Keyword(s): Drinking, Parody,
(sung to a funeral dirge)
The worms crawl in
The worms crawl out
The worms play pinochle on your snout.
(spoken in a hushed and fearful tone)
When you see a hearse go by
You may be the next to die.
They wrap you up in a big white sheet
And drop you down a couple of feet.
(sung)
They eat out your eyes
They eat out your nose
They eat out the dirt that's between your toes.
Submitter comment:
When I hummed the melody of the dirge in this song and
asked Elinor if she had learned a children's song with
this same tune, she knew exactly the one I was referring
to, and repeated the one that I had learned, word for word.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRASER
Keyword(s): Death, Burial, Decomposition, Gore
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children |
Date learned: 00001950S
BLASON POPULAIR
"HE'S A DOUBTING THOMAS."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HIS HOME ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Person / Nickname |
Date learned: 10-00-1968
If you leave food uneaten at a big family gathering
you will have bad weather the next day. Conversely,
if you make sure that all the food has been consumed,
you will be sure to have good weather on the morrow.
Submitter comment:
Elinor heard this saying while a young girl. She has
been told that it is a German belief. To this day in her
family, the phrase "Finish it so it'll be a good day
tomorrow" is used to encourage everyone to eat.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRASER
Keyword(s): function, prediction, celebrations, meals
Date learned: 00001950S
"THE BUMBLE BEE SONG"
I'M BRINGING HOME MY BABY BUMBLE BEE,
WON'T MY MOMMY BE SO PROUD OF ME,
I'M BRINGING HOME MY BABY BUMBLE BEE,
OOOH! HE STUNG ME!
I'M SQUISHING UP MY BABY BUMBLE BEE,
WON'T MY MOMMY BE SO PROUD OF ME,
I'M SQUISHING UP MY BABY BUMBLE BEE,
OOOH! WHAT A MESS!
I'M LICKING UP MY BABY BUMBLE BEE,
WON'T MY MOMMY BE SO PROUD OF ME,
I'M LICKING UP MY BABY BUMBLE BEE,
OOOH! MY TUMMY HURTS!
I'M THROWING UP MY BABY BUMBLE BEE,
WON'T MY MOMMY BE SO PROUD OF ME,
I'M THROWING UP MY BABY BUMBLE BEE,
OOOH! WHAT A MESS!
I'M SWEEPING UP MY BABY BUMBLE BEE,
WON'T MY MOMMY BE SO PROUD OF ME,
I'M SWEEPING UP MY BABY BUMBLE BEE,
BYE, BYE, THERE HE GOES!
I THINK I SEE ANOTHER BUMBLE BEE,
WON'T MY MOMMY BE SO PROUD OF ME,
I THINK I SEE ANOTHER BUMBLE BEE,
OOOH! I CAUGHT HIM!
I'M BRINGING HOME MY BABY BUMBLE BEE............
Submitter comment:
THIS IS ANOTHER INFINITE LOOP-TYPE SONG. IT CAN BE SUNG
UNTIL THE SINGERS ARE TIRED OF IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRASER
Keyword(s): INSECT
James Callow Keyword(s): VERSE ROUND
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Formula tale Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Ballad Epic Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Good humor Jest |
Date learned: 00001970S
PALMS RECEIVED ON PALM SUNDAY SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE FOUR CORNERS
OF ONE'S PROPERTY TO KEEP AWAY NATURAL DISASTERS.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT HEARD THIS BELIEF FROM HIS MOTHER, WHO IS OF POLISH
HERITAGE, BUT NEITHER ONE TAKES THIS BELIEF SERIOUSLY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRASER
| Subject headings: | 663 Palm Sunday 686 Fourths / Quarters CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of space: distance, height, depth BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 03-00-1982
IF YOU WALK OVER A CHILD LYING ON THE FLOOR, YOU MUST WALK BACK OR
THE CHILD WILL NOT GROW ANYMORE.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT HEARD THIS FROM HIS MOTHER, WHO WAS BORN IN LEBANON AND
HEARD IT THERE. NEITHER THE INFORMANT NOR HIS MOTHER TAKE THIS
SUPERSTITION SERIOUSLY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRASER
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 03-00-1982
THE FIRST DOLLAR A MAN EARNS SHOULD BE HUNG PROMINENTLY ON A WALL AT
HIS PLACE OF BUSINESS TO BRING GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT'S PARENTS WERE BORN IN LEBANON, AND HIS FATHER PLACED A
DOLLAR FROM THE FIRST PAYCHECK HE EARNED IN THE U.S. ABOVE THE FRONT
DOOR OF HIS HOME SINCE HE DID NOT HAVE HIS OWN PLACE OF BUSINESS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRASER
Date learned: 03-00-1982
MR. HANSEN BELIEVES THAT WHEN A PERSON FINDS A HORSE-
SHOE, THEN HE IS SUPPOSED TO GO HOME WITHOUT SPEAKING
TO ANYONE. THEN HE IS SUPPOSED TO NAIL THE SHOE ABOVE
THE DOOR WITH THE PRONGS UP. IF THE PRONGS ARE DOWN
THE LUCK WILL FALL OUT. MR. HANSEN OWNED A HORSE
STABLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRASER
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Wall Partition Door Window BELIEF -- Good luck Horseshoe |
Date learned: 01-24-1967
FULL MOON EFFECTS
IN ENGLAND A MAN WILL NOT BE EXECUTED IF HE CAN PROVE THAT HE
COMMITTED HIS CRIME DURING THE TIME OF A FULL MOON. THEY HAVE
LAW AGAINST EXECUTION DURING THIS TIME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRASER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Planet |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BUBBLE GUM, BUBBLE GUM, IN A DISH,
HOW MANY PEICES DO YOU WISH? 1, 2, 3,
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MARYGROVE COLLEGE ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT ; 8425 W MCNICHOLS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
ITALIAN PROVERB
WHEN A MAN MARRIES HE MOVES AWAY FROM HIS FATHER.
Submitter comment:
(MEANING THAT IT IS RIGHT AND PROPER THAT HE DO SO AND THERE
BE A DEFINITE SEPARATION BETWEEN THEM.)
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; DAUGHTERS HOME
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 10-26-1969
FRENCH - CANADIAN NAMES
IT IS A FRENCH - CANADIAN CUSTOM TO ALWAYS GIVE A BABY A MIDDLE NAME
OF EITHER JOSEPH OR MARY, DEPENDING ON THE SEX OF THE INFANT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Person / Nickname |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
NICKNAME (SUGAR)
SHE TELLS ME THAT A BOY SHE KNOWS IS CALLED SUGAR, BECAUSE ABOUT 2
YRS. AGO, WHEN SHE WAS PLAYING WITH A DOG NAMED SUGAR, SHE CALLED THE
DOG, AND THIS BOY CAME. HE WAS THEN NICKNAMED SUGAR, AND THE NAME
STUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Person / Nickname |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
IF YOU COUNT THE TEETH OF A COMB, THEY WILL ALL FALL OUT.
MARYLOU'S INFORMANT WAS LUCY COTTON 30, DIVORCED BLACK-AMERICAN
ORIGINALLY FROM SOUTH CAROLINA, A CO-WORKER AT HENRY FORD HOSPITAL
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 11-08-1972
SIR, I ADMIT YOUR GENERAL RULE,
THAT EVERY POEL IS A FOOL.
BUT YOU YOURSELF MAY SERVE TO SHOW IT
THAT EVERY FOOL IS NOT A POET.
Submitter comment: WRITTEN IN MRS. MILLER'S RECIPE BOOK
Where learned: MICHIGAN
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Wisecracks, Gags, Silly Insults |
Date learned: 00-00-1965