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WHAT'S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER?
A BLEEDING NUN
Where learned: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY ; 608 CARMICHAEL TOWERS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO CATCH AN ALLIGATOR?
YOU TAKE A PAIR OF BINOCULARS AND LOOK THROUGH THE WRONG END,
IT (THEY) MAKE THE ALLIGATOR REAL SMALL. THEN YOU TAKE A PAIR
OF TWEEZERS AND PUT IT IN A MATCHBOX.
Where learned: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY ; 608 CARMICHAEL TOWERS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
HOW DO YOU CATCH A RABBIT?
STAND BEHIND A TREE AND MAKE NOISES LIKE A CARROT
Where learned: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY ; 608 CARMICHAEL TOWERS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
IF A STRAWBERRY WEIGHED SIX OUNCES, HOW LONG WOULD IT TAKE
A GLASS OF WATER FALLING OFF A CLIFF TO BREAK A SHINGLE?
TWO TELEPHONE POLE LENGTHS BECAUSE MOTORCYCLES DON'T HAVE
DOORS.
Where learned: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY ; 608 CARMICHAEL TOWERS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
WHY DO ELEPHANTS HAVE WRINKLES IN THEIR KNEES?
'CAUSE THEY ALL PLAY MARBLES DURING THEIR COFFEE BREAK.
Where learned: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY ; 608 CARMICHAEL TOWERS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
WHAT'S YELLOW, IN A TREE, AND DANGEROUS?
A CANARY WITH A MARCHING AN(?).
Where learned: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY ; 608 CARMICHAEL TOWERS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
HOW MANY ELEPHANTS CAN YOU PUT IN A VOLKSWAGON?
SIX, THREE IN THE FRONT AND THREE IN THE BACK.
Where learned: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY ; 608 CARMICHAEL TOWERS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
WHY DO ELEPHANTS WEAR RED AND GREEN TENNIS SHOES?
BECAUSE THEY'RE ON DIFFERENT BASKETBALL TEAMS.
Where learned: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY ; 608 CARMICHAEL TOWERS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
WHAT DOES A FIVE-HUNDRED POUND CANARY SAY?
CHERP, CHERP IN A VERY LOW AND LOUD VOICE
Where learned: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY ; 608 CARMICHAEL TOWERS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
REMEDY
PUT A SILVER KNIFE OVER A BUMP ON THE HEAD
TO TAKE AWAY THE PAIN.
Data entry tech comment: THIS SECTION OF THE ARCHIVE CONTAINS A SIMILAR CURE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; 714 SHIPLE HALL
Keyword(s): IMITATIVE MAGIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 11-23-1967
EVIL EYE DISTRACTION
TO PREVENT A CHILD FROM BEING OVERCOME BY THE
EVIL EYE THE PEOPLE FROM INDIA PUT A BLACK
SPOT ON THE FOREHEAD OF THE CHILD,
THUS DISTRACTING FROM IT'S BEAUTY AND
KEEPING THE EVIL EYE AWAY.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; EAST QUAD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Curse |
Date learned: 03-05-1971
SILVERWARE BELIEF
IF A PIECE OF SILVERWARE IS DROPPED, A VISITOR WILL COME FROM THE
DIRECTION IT POINTS. THE VISITOR'S GENDER MAY BE DETERMINED FROM
THE FOLLOWING LIST:
KNIFE - INANIMATE OBJECT (LETTER OR GIFT)
SPOON- MAN
FORK- FEMININE
Submitter comment: THIS IS A GERMAN CUSTOM.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DORM ROOM ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 10-23-1970
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GRAFFITI
DON'T CHANGE DICKS IN THE MIDDLE OF A SCREW; VOTE FOR NIXON IN '72.
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS FOUND ON THE WALLS OF THE STALLS IN VARIOUS RESTROOMS AROUND
THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT CAMPUS.
In recalling this, I was quite amused.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; RESTROOM WALL
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture Filter - Mature Content |
Date learned: 09-27-1972
HEAVEN, GOD SPEAKING, SAID ROBIN ANSWERING TELEPHONE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORM ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 02-04-1972
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS CUSTOMS, POLISH
THE TRADITIONAL POLISH CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS BEGINS BY OBSERVING
THE ADVENT SEASON, AWAITING THE FESTIVE CHRISTMAS. THIS IS
CULMINATED AT THE VIGILIA MEAL, SERVED ON CHRISTMAS EVE. THIS IS
THE TRANSITION BETWEEN ADVENT AND THE DAY ON WHICH POLES COMMEMERATE
CHRIST'S BIRTH. THE WORD VIGILIA MEANS WATCHING AND THIS IS IN
EFFECT WHAT THE PARTICIPANTS DO. THE MENU INCLUDES HERRING, WHICH IS
THE MAIN COURSE. THIS IS EATEN WITH MILK SYMBOLIZING A BITTER-SWEET
TIME OF REPENTANCE AND AWAITED JOY. UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE MEAL
THE CHRISTMAS WAFER (OPLATEK) IS BROKEN FIRST BY THE HEAD OF THE
HOUSEHOLD AND DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY, THE OLDEST
RECEIVING HIS PORTION FIRST. EACH FAMILY MEMBER IN TURN BREAKS THE
WAFER WITH ANOTHER WISHING PEACE AND GOOD WILL TO ONE ANOTHER. THE
WAFER SYMBOLIZES THE BLESSINGS OF CHRIST THAT ARE HOPED TO BE
BESTOWED DURING THE COMING YEAR. FOLLOWING THE MEAL A SZOPKA MAY BE
PRESENTED. THIS IS A PUPPET SHOW RE-ENACTING "THE NATIVITY" AND IS
SHOWN IN A SPECIALLY BUILT, RICHLY ORNATE, WOODEN STAGE. IN THIS
WAY THE CHILDREN OF THE POLISH FAMILY COME TO UNDERSTAND THE TRUE
MEANING OF CHRISTMAS.
NO MORE ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE IN THE HOME. ITS MEMBERS ASSUME A
SOMBER CONDITION OF MIND AND DEPART FOR THE MIDNIGHT MASS. THIS MASS
IS THE TRADITIONAL PASTERKA IN WHICH THE SOLEMN TONE OF THE SEASON IS
HIGHLIGHTED BY THE SINGING OF KOLENDY OR POLISH NATIONAL CHRISTMAS
CAROLS. FOLLOWING MASS THE FAMILY RETURNS HOME AND EXCHANGE GIFTS.
NEW YEAR'S EVE IS NOT CELEBRATED AS A FESTIVE EVENT, BUT THE FEAST OF
THE THREE KINGS SYMBOLIZES THE END OF THE POLISH CHRISTMAS SEASON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 2664 HENDRIE ; DETROIT ; WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY LOUNGE
Date learned: 11-26-1970
BROAD SHOULDERS
AS BROAD BETWEEN THE SHOULDERS AS A HERRING IS BETWEEN THE EYES.
(DESCRIBING A GUY WITH SLENDER SHOULDERS.)
Submitter comment:
MAUREEN'S INFORMANT WAS HER 82 YEAR OLD GRANDMOTHER EVA HARMON
OF FRENCH DESCENT CURRENTLY RESIDING IN ALGONAC, MICHIGAN.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): COMPARISON ; FISH ; HUMAN BODY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fish PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 11-08-1972
MARCH 21-JUNE 20, SPECIAL OR FESTIVE MEALS
ON THE CHINESE NEW YEAR AN OFFERING OF FOOD IS MADE TO THE GODS.
THE FAMILY'S DINNER IS PLACED OUTSIDE THE HOUSE WITH BURNING
INCENSE. AFTER THE FOOD STAYS OUT FOR A WHILE, IT IS BROUGHT
IN THE HOUSE AND EATEN.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT'S FAMILY PARTAKES IN THIS RITUAL EVERY NEW YEAR.
Data entry tech comment:
AMONG THE CHINESE THE NEW YEAR APPARENTLY OCCURS BETWEEN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Date learned: 11-08-1971
STRAW UNDER THE TABLE CLOTH
A CUSTOM WITH POLISH FAMILIES ON CHRISTMAS EVE IS TO PUT STRAW UNDER
THE TABLECLOTH , RELATING IN SOME WAY TO THE STRAW OF THE MANGER OF
THE CHRIST CHILD.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Straw |
Date learned: 03-12-1968
BLESSING THE HOME
EVERY YEAR, FOLLOWING THE FEAST OF THE THREE KINGS (ONE WEEK LATER),
MANY POLISH FAMILIES HAVE THEIR HOME BLESSED. THE PRIEST SPRINKLES
HOLY WATER AROUND AND WRITES THE INITIALS OF THE THREE KINGS AND THE
THE DATE ON THE WALL IN CHALK.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 13 |
Date learned: 03-12-1968
WISHING
WHEN YOU HAVE AN APPLE WITH A STEM IN IT,
T0IST THE STEM AND &-R EACH C-MPLETE TURN C-UNT
UNTIL THE STEM C-MES -UT. THE LAST NUMBER Y-U
SAY IS THE AMOUNT OF WISHES YOU CAN MAKE.
VARIATIONS OF THIS IS THAT THE LAST NUMBER
THAT Y-U SAY IS H-0 MANY CHILDREN Y-U ARE G-ING
TO HAVE OR HOW MANY WIVES OR HUSBANDS YOU WILL HAVE.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; 2810 ADLAKE DR ; STUDENT UNION ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 10-05-1971