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THE MOON SHINES TONIGHT ON CHARLIE CHAPMAN [sic]
HIS SHOES ARE CRAKLIN FOR WANT OF BLACKNIN
AND HIS OLD CARKY PANTS NEED A MENDIN
FOR THE WANT OF SENDIN, FOR THE GONE AWAY.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS ; Harrington, Margaret
Keyword(s): PARODY ; RHYME ; SONG ; Tune ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Good humor Jest |
TEA BELIEF
IF YOU PICK UP THE BUBBLES IN A CUP OF TEA BEFORE YOU
DRINK IT, YOU WILL GET RICH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Brew of leaf, bark, root BELIEF -- Home BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 01-30-1968
HAIR CUTTING
THERE IS A BELIEF THAT THE MORE YOU CUT YOUR HAIR
THE FASTER IT WILL GROW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BALDNESS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
WISHING SUPERSTITION
YOU CAN WISH ON SEEING A WHITE HORSE,
ONLY AFTER SLAPPING YOUR RIGHT FIST INTO THE PALM
OF YOUR LEFT HAND AND THEN
WETTING THE THUMB OF YOUR RIGHT HAND WITH YOUR TONGUE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 10-25-1969
AN OLD IRISH BLESSING
MAY THE ROAD ALWAYS RISE TO MEET YOU
MAY THE WIND ALWAYS BE AT YOUR BACK
MAY THE SUN SHINE WARM UPON YOUR FACE
MAY THE RAIN FALL GENTLE ON YOUR FIELDS
AND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
LUCK AND THE NEW HOUSE
WHEN YOU BUY OR BUILD A NEW HOUSE
YOU HANG SOMETHING AT THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT DOOR
SUCH AS A HORSE SHOE, A DEER ANTLER, OR A VERY SMALL
SLIPPER ABOUT THE SIZE OF ONE OF YOUR FINGERS.
Submitter comment: FROM BAGHDAD, IRAQ
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
THE FIRE INTUITION
MARY KAY AND HER FAMILY WERE COMING HOME FROM
NIAGRA FALLS WHEN MARY KAY SUDDENLY SAID
I HEAR FIRE ENGINES. MR. RITTERSDORF PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE
TO LET THE ENGINE PASS WHEN MARY KAY SUGGESTED FOLLOWING THE FIRE
ENGINE BECAUSE OF SOME INTUITION SHE HAD.
MR. RITTERDORF FOLLOWED IT AND CAME HOME TO FIND
HIS HOUSE BURNING, THAT SAME FIRE ENGINE WAS ANSWERING A CALL
TO HIS HOME. I FEEL THAT GOD HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THESE
INCIDENTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 11-01-1969
SUPERSTITION
IN NEWFOUNDLAND,IF A CHILD IS AFRAID TO GO TO BED
BECAUSE OF THE DARK, IT IS COMMON PRACTICE FOR THE MOTHER
OF THE CHILD TO SPRINKLE HOLY WATER ON THE BED OF THE CHILD
TO WARD OFF ALL THE BAD THINGS THAT LURK IN THE DARK.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT'S MOTHER DID THIS AND HE WAS A TRUE BELIEVER IN
THE POWER OF THIS ACTION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 11-00-1971
BELIEF
IT'S A RELIGIOUS BELIEF TO PUT STRAW UNDER THE TABLE CLOTH TO
REPRESENT THE CHRIST CHILD'S MANGER AT CHRISTMAS.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT'S FAMILY DOES THIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 10-09-1972
THE TRIPPING STUMP
WHEN MY MOTHER AND FATHER LIVED IN LITHUANIA, THERE WAS A FEAR
THAT THE PEOPLE OF THEIR VILLAGE HAD OF A TREE STUMP. THE STORY
WAS THAT ONE NIGHT A TERRIBLE MURDER WAS COMMITTED BY A TREE STUMP
OUTSIDE THE VILLAGE. AFTER THE MURDER PEOPLE WERE AFRAID TO GO BY
THE STUMP BECAUSE THEY BELIEVED IT WOULD STICK OUT ONE OF ITS
ROOTS AND TRIP PEOPLE AS THEY WALKED BY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 10-03-1972
GOOD LUCK
MY FATHER THOUGHT THAT A MAN WHO CARRIED A POCKET WATCH WAS A LUCKY
MAN
Submitter comment: THE POCKET WATCH WAS CONSIDERED A GOOD LUCK PIECE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 10-03-1972
GOOD LUCK
DURING THE SUMMER PUSSY WILLOWS WOULD BE PUT IN TO A VASE AND PUT
ON THE MANTLE. THIS WOULD BRING THE FAMILY GOOD LUCK
Submitter comment: INFORMANT'S FAMILY DID THIS WHEN SHE WAS SMALL
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Summer BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 10-03-1972
GRACE BEFORE MEALS
GOOD FOOD, GOOD MEAT,
GOOD GOD, LET'S EAT.
Where learned: MINNESOTA ; MINNEAPOLIS
Keyword(s): BLESSING
| Subject headings: | 730 Lyrical Verse |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
RIDDLE
QUESTION: WHY DO DUCKS FLY SOUTH?
ANSWER: IT'S TOO FAR TO WALK.
Where learned: MINNESOTA ; MINNEAPOLIS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN BY COLLECTOR
ANIMAL RIDDLE
WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU COMBINE A MINK AND A KANGAROO?
A MINK WITH A POCKET.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MINNESOTA ; MINNEAPOLIS
Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; JOKE ; PUZZLE ; RIDDLE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN BY COLLECTOR
RIDDLE
WHAT DID THE BEATLES SING WHEN THEY WERE IN
QUICKSAND? ANSWER: I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND.
Data entry tech comment: THE BEATLES ARE AN ENGLISH ROCK MUSIC GROUP ; AND I "WANT TO
Where learned: MINNESOTA ; MINNEAPOLIS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
BE REASONABLE--DO IT MY WAY.
Submitter comment: SIGN ON A STORE.
Where learned: MINNESOTA ; MINNEAPOLIS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 00-00-1962
RHYME
JIMMY'S IT, / CAUGHT A FIT, / AND CAN'T GET OVER IT.
Submitter comment: CHILDREN USE THIS VERSE TO TAUNT THE ONE WHO'S IT.
Where learned: MINNESOTA ; MINNEAPOLIS
Keyword(s): RHYME: AAA
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse Lyrical Verse Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse C750.524 |
Date learned: NOT RECORDED
RHYME
GOOD FOOD GOOD MEAT,
GOOD GOD LET'S EAT.
Data entry tech comment: OFTEN HEARD THIS AS A CHILD.
Where learned: MINNESOTA ; MINNEAPOLIS
Keyword(s): INITIAL ITERATION ; RHYME: AA ; RHYME: ABCB
| Subject headings: | 730 Lyrical Verse |
Date learned: NOT RECORDED
COUNTING OUT
APPLES, PEACHES, PEARS, AND PLUMS;
TELL ME WHEN YOUR BIRTHAY COMES,
D-E-C-E-M-B-E-R (OR ANY MONTH BY THE ONE ON WHOM
"COMES" FALLS).
Where learned: MINNESOTA ; MINNEAPOLIS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN