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PROVERB
LONG POCKET, SHORT ARMS.
Submitter comment:
THIS SAYING REFERS TO PEOPLE WHO ARE TIGHT WITH THEIR MONEY; THEY
CAN'T REACH INTO THEIR POCKETS BECAUSE, FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING,
THEIR ARMS CAN'T REACH THE MONEY THAT'S IN THE POCKET.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
James Callow Keyword(s): STINGINESS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 02-25-1982
PROVERB
THE LORD GIVES NUTS TO THOSE WITH NO TEETH.
Submitter comment:
THE MEANING BEHIND THIS SAYING IS THAT A PERSON WHO IS
UNAGGRESSIVE OR AFRAID TO GO AFTER WHAT HE/SHE WANTS WILL BE LEFT
WITH THINGS THEY DON'T WANT OR CAN'T USE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 02-25-1982
PROVERB
PUT BREAD BETWEEN YOUR TEETH AND YOUR HUNGER SHALL RETURN.
Submitter comment:
THE MEANING BEHIND THIS SAYING IS LITERAL. IF A PERSON, FOR EXAMPLE,
COMES HOME FROM WORK AND SAYS HE/SHE IS NOT HUNGRY, IT WILL TAKE
JUST ONE BITE OF THE DINNER THAT HAS BEEN PREPARED TO CHANGE THEIR
MIND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 02-25-1982
PROVERB
IF YOU SPIT IN THE SKY, IN YOUR FACE IT SHALL RETURN.
Submitter comment:
THE MEANING BEHIND THIS SAYING IS THAT A PERSON SHOULDN'T SAY BAD
THINGS ABOUT ANOTHER BECAUSE THE COMMENTS WILL EVENTUALLY COME BACK
TO HAUNT THE PERSON THAT SAID THEM. THIS PARTICULARLY APPLIES TO A
PERSON'S CHILDREN. IT IS BELIEVED THAT IF PERSON A TALKS ABOUT THE
THINGS THAT PERSON B'S CHILDREN DO, THOSE SAME THINGS WILL
HAPPEN TO THE CHILDREN OF PERSON A IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 02-25-1982
HOLY WEEK CUSTOM.
AN ITALIAN CUSTOM FOR HOLY WEEK IS THE RECITING OF THE STATIONS OF
THE CROSS, WHICH DEPICTS THE LORD'S CRUCIFIXION. THIS WOULD BE
DONE EACH DAY OF THE WEEK IN THE SAME CHURCH AND SERVES AS A FORM
OF PENANCE.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS MORE OF A CUSTOM THAN A RELIGIOUS BELIEF AND IS, FOR THE MOST
PART, NOT DONE BY ITALIANS IN AMERICA. SAYING IT IN THE SAME CHURCH
EVERY DAY IS SUPPOSED TO INCREASE THE PERSON'S CLOSENESS WITH GOD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Holy Week BELIEF -- Church |
Date learned: 02-25-1982
HOLY WEEK CUSTOM
AN ITALIAN CUSTOM FOR HOLY THURSDAY IS TO VISIT SEVEN CHURCHES.
A FAMILY WOULD SPEND A HALF-HOUR IN EACH CHURCH AND SAY PRAYERS AS A
FORM OF PENANCE.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS DONE IN ITALY BUT NOT IN THE UNITED STATES. THE FAMILY
WOULD WALK TO EACH CHURCH, SO THEY PICKED THOSE THAT WERE CLOSE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | 663 Holy Thursday 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several Favorites BELIEF -- Church BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 02-25-1982
EVIL EYE
THE MOLOQUE IS A HAND GESTURE THAT HAS THE FIRST AND FOURTH FINGER
POINTING STRAIGHT UP WITH THE OTHER TWO FINGERS AND THUMB CLENCHED
IN A FIST.
Submitter comment:
THE MOLOQUE IS USED BY A PERSON AGAINST SOMEONE WHO IS EITHER
ENVIOUS OF OR SAYING BAD THINGS ABOUT THAT PERSON. IT IS MOST OFTEN
FLASHED SOMEWHERE THE ENVIOUS PERSON CAN'T SEE IT (BEHIND A THIGH
OR IN A POCKET, FOR EXAMPLE). IT IS BELIEVED TO "REPULSE" WHATEVER
"SIGNALS" OR "VIBES" THE ENVIOUS PERSON IS SENDING OUT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Bird SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 02-25-1982
DREAM BELIEF
WHEN SOMEONE SPEAKS TO YOU IN YOUR DREAMS THEY WANT YOU TO PRAY FOR
THEM.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS AN OLD ITALIAN BELIEF FROM AGUSTA AND SICILY. ALTHOUGH
THIS IS FOR ALL DREAMS IN GENERAL, IT MORE SPECIFICALLY APPLIES
TO PEOPLE IN THE DREAMS WHO HAVE RECENTLY DIED. THE INFORMANT
STRONGLY BELIEVED THIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about people BELIEF -- Dreams Requesting prayers |
Date learned: 02-25-1982
A WAY TO DETERMINE THE SEX OF AN UNBORN CHILD IS TO HOLD A SAUCER
OF WATER OVER THE MOTHER'S HEAD AND THEN PUT A DROP OF OIL IN THE
SAUCER. IF THE DROP SPREADS, THE UNBORN BABY WILL BE A GIRL; IF THE
DROP STAYS IN PLACE, THE BABY IS A BOY.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT MADE IT A CLEAR THAT SHE BELIEVES IN THIS OLD ITALIAN
BELIEF.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 02-25-1982
ONE WAY TO DETERMINE THE SEX OF AN UNBORN CHILD IS TO HOLD A RING
ON A STRING OVER THE EXPECTANT MOTHER'S STOMACH. IF THE RING SWAYS
TO THE RIGHT, THE CHILD WILL BE A GIRL; IF IT SWAYS TO THE LEFT,
IT'S A BOY.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT MADE IT CLEAR THAT SHE BELIEVES IN THIS OLD ITALIAN
BELIEF.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 02-25-1982
ITALIAN JOKE
AN ITALIAN PAWNBROKER DIED THE OTHER DAY, AND NOW HIS WIFE IS A
"LOAN" WIDOW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote ITAL |
Date learned: 02-25-1982
ITALIAN JOKE
A MAN ASKED AN ITALIAN BOY: "WHAT WAGES ARE PAID AROUND HERE, BOY?"
"I DON'T KNOW," REPLIED THE BOY. "WELL," CONTINUED THE MAN, "WHAT
DOES YOUR FATHER GET ON A SATURDAY NIGHT?" "HE GETS DRUNK," REPLIED
THE BOY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business ITAL |
Date learned: 02-25-1982
ITALIAN JOKE
TWO ITALIANS WHO WERE PRETTY WELL SOAKED WITH WINE GOT INTO THE
GUTTER. AFTER FLOUNDERING AROUND FOR AWHILE, ONE OF THEM SAID TO THE
OTHER: "HEY TONY, LET'S GO TO ANOTHER HOUSE; THIS ONE LEAKS."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote ITAL |
Date learned: 02-25-1982
RIDDLE
HOW MANY LETTERS IN THE ALPHABET?
ANSWER: 24, L&M WERE KICKED OUT FOR SMOKING.
Data entry tech comment: L&M IS A BRAND NAME OF A CIGARETTE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
RIDDLE
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF A HIPPIE?
ANSWER: ACTS LIKE TARZAN, COOKS LIKE JANE, SMELLS
LIKE CHEETA.
Data entry tech comment: A HIPPIE WAS SOMEONE WHO REBELLED AGAINST THE ;
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
KNOCK-KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
CAPTAIN
CAPTAIN WHO?
CAPTAIN CRUNCH (THEN STEP ON THE PERSON'S FOOT)
Data entry tech comment: CAPTAIN CRUNCH IS A BREAKFAST CEREAL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
James Callow Keyword(s): TRICK
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 03-24-1970
RIDDLE
WHY SHOULDN'T YOU USE BEATLE SOAP IN THE BATHTUB?
ANSWER: IT LEAVES A RING-O.
Submitter comment:
RINGO STARR IS ONE OF THE MALE SINGERS IN THE POPULAR
BEATLE GROUP. THIS WAS HEARD ON THE STEVE ALLEN SHOW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
BAD LUCK PREVENTION: (ITALIAN)-SALT
TO PREVENT BAD LUCK FROM ENTERING A HOUSE, PLACE SALT IN LITTLE
BAGS AND PUT THE BAGS IN THE CORNERS OF THE ROOMS WHERE NO ONE SEES
THEM. IT IS ESPECIALLY GOOD TO DO THIS WHEN A NEW BABY ARRIVES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
Keyword(s): CONVERSION ; HOME, DOMESTIC PURSUITS ; SUPERNATURAL: SALT AS LUCKY CHARM
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Conversions P883.17 |
Date learned: 12-00-1969
UP THE CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT HEARD THIS EXPRESSION IN THE U. S. ARMY IN 1947.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 09-25-1972
RURAL AREAS STILL CARRY ON THE CUSTOM WHEREBY EXPECTANT
PARENTS SOMETIMES BORROWED A BABY TO KEEP IN THEIR HOME
UNTIL THEIR OWN CHILD WAS BORN.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT LEARNED OF THE ABOVE WHILE LIVING AT HER
FATHER'S ANCESTRAL HOME IN OKAYAMA PREFECTURE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth |
Date learned: 08-01-1964