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DON'T LET GOING TO SCHOOL INTERFERE WITH YOUR EDUCATION.
Submitter comment: I LEARNED THIS MY FIRST SEMESTER AT COLLEGE FROM MY ROOMMATE.
Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 10-00-1978
CROAGH, PATRICK
IT IS BELIEVED THAT ST. PATRICK IS BURIED AT THE TOP OF
CROAGH PATRICK MOUNTAIN. PEOPLE FOR PENANCE GO ON THEIR KNEES
UP THE MOUNTAIN AND CELEBRATE MASS.
Where learned: OHIO
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Religious hero |
Date learned: 12-01-1969
PROVERB
ENOUGH IS PLENTY.
Submitter comment: CONVERSATION
Where learned: OHIO
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; TOLERANCE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 00-00-1958
A PHILOSOPHER IS A BLIND MAN IN A DARK ROOM LOOKING FOR A BLACK
CAT... THAT ISN'T THERE.
Submitter comment: HEARD ON RADIO.
Where learned: OHIO
Keyword(s): DEFINITION
James Callow Keyword(s): ALLITERATION ; COLOR ; INSULT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 00-00-1960
ROOSTERS CROWING--WEATHER CHANGES
IF YOU HEAR ROOSTERS CROWING AT NIGHT, IT MEANS A CHANGE
IN THE WEATHER--A STORM APPROACHING.
AND THUNDER AND LIGHTNING IN THE WINTER MEANS AN ICE
STORM OR FREEZING RAIN.
WHEN YOU HEARD A FROG CROAK, IT MEANT SPRING. BUT AFTER
THE FIRST CROAK, THERE WERE 3 MORE FREEZES BEFORE
SPRING ARRIVED FOR GOOD. BOTH HAD BELIEVED THIS IN
POPULAR TRADITION IN THEIR HOMES IN GLOUCESTER AND
HOLLISTER, OHIO.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; OHIO ; DETROIT ; GLOUCESTER ; HOLLISTER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 05-11-1965
Unlucky Opals
It is unlucky to wear opals, unless you were born
in October.
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F100 BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Measure of time Month BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 00001972CA
CARROTS BELIEF
IF YOU EAT CARROTS, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SEE IN THE DARK.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT BELIEVED THIS MATTER OF FACTLY AS A CHILD.
Where learned: CANTON ; OHIO, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Plant |
Good and Bad Luck
If you find a penny with tails side up, don't pick it
up because it's bad luck. It is only lucky if it is
heads side up.
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Good luck BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 00001972CA
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HOW DID THE POLLACK GET THIRTY-FIVE HOLES IN HIS HEAD?
TRYING TO LEARN TO EAT WITH A FORK?
Where learned: OHIO ; TROTWOOD
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question Filter - Mature Content |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TRUCK LOAD OF DEAD BABIES
AND A TRUCK LOAD OF BOWLING BALLS?
YOU CAN UNLOAD THE BABIES WITH A PITCHFORK.
Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
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WHY DID THE MORON THROW THE CLOCK OUT THE WINDOW?
HE WANTED TO SEE TIME FLY.
Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
WHAT DID THE BIG CHIMNEY SAY TO THE CHIMNEY?
"YOU'RE TOO YOUNG TO SMOKE."
Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
WHAT DID THE MAYONNAISE SAY TO THE ICEBOX?
"CLOSE THE DOOR, I'M DRESSING."
Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
MAKE ANY GESTURE WITH ONE HAND AND HAVE IT RUSH BY YOUR FACE.
WHAT'S THIS?
I DON'T KNOW, BUT HERE IT GOES AGAIN!
REPEAT THE GESTURE.
Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
GESTURE: FINGERTIPS OF BOTH HANDS HORIZONTAL AND TOUCHING
EACH OTHER; HAVE HANDS BOUNCE UP AND DOWN SYMMETRICALLY LIKE
CAR SPRINGS
WHAT'S THIS?
A SPIDER ON A MIRROR.
Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
TO KILL A WEREWOLF
WEREWOLVES CAN BE KILLED BY SOMETHING SILVER, SUCH AS A KNIFE
OR BULLET.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Keyword(s): Lycan ; Silver ; SUPERNATURAL ; SUPERSTITION ; Werewolf
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Werewolf Vampire |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
CHILDREN'S FAIRY TALE
WHEN YOU LOSE A TOOTH YOU SHOULD PLACE IT UNDER
YOUR PILLOW AT NIGHT.
THE GOOD FAIRY WILL BUY IT FROM YOU
AND USE THE TOOTH TO HELP BUILD A CASTLE.
Where learned: OHIO ; 2809 MCPHERSON BLVD ; FREMONT
Keyword(s): TOOTH FAIRY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fairy Elf Goblin Gnome BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue |
Date learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
MAKE A GESTURE BY HAVING FINGERS WALK BACK AND FORTH ACROSS
FOREHEAD.
WHAT'S THIS?
A PRIEST WALKING FROM TEMPLE TO TEMPLE
Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
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A BIG MORON AND A BABY MORON JUMPED OFF A CLIFF. THE BIG
MORON WAS KILLED, BUT THE BABY MORON WASN'T EVEN SCRATCHED,
WHY?
THE BABY MORON HAD A SAFETY PIN ON.
Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BOXER AND A MAN WITH A
COLD?
ONE KNOWS HIS BLOWS AND THE OTHER BLOWS HIS NOSE.
Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 08-00-1968