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IF THE SHUCK IS TIGHT ON AN EAR OF CORN, THERE WILL
BE A HARD WINER
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; WARTRACE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time Winter |
IF A WOMAN COMES TO YOUR HOUSE FIRST INSTEAD OF A MAN ON NEW
YEAR'S DAY, YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment: SPELLING CORRECTED
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 07-03-1970
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WEAR OPALS IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS NOT IN OCTOBER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F100 BELIEF -- Bad luck Jewelry (gems, rings, etc.) |
Date learned: 07-01-1970
IF YOU SEE A RABBIT WHILE YOU ARE PREGNANT, YOU WILL HAVE A
HARE-LIPPED BABY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 07-01-1970
BABIES ARE FOUND UNDER THE CABBAGE LEAVES IN THE GARDEN.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; CORNERSVILLE
Keyword(s): Babies ; BABY ; Cabbage ; GARDEN ; Tale
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Creation and Order of Human Life BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Birth |
IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH, YOU HAVE THREE CHANCES FOR
BAD LUCK AND THEN THE CURSE IS OFF.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals |
Date learned: 05-01-1969
WHEN TWO PEOPLE WALKING TOGETHER WALK ON DIFFERENT SIDES OF AN
OBSTACLE (LIKE A TREE), YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK IF YOU DON'T
SAY "BREAD AND BUTTER."
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Leaving Entering Returning home Travel BELIEF -- Conversions SPEECH -- Formula |
PUT THE SALT SHAKER DOWN ON THE TABLE WHEN PASSING IT TO
ANOTHER OR IT IS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
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PROVERB--MAXIM
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
ASS IS GOOD FOR YOU.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): SEX
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-18-1970
PROVERB
DON'T LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
EVERY LITTLE BIT COUNTS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
FOR DYING YOU ALWAYS HAVE TIME.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-03-1970
SAYING
IN A COON'S EYE!
Submitter comment: EXPRESSION OF DISBELIEF.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 06-00-1968
SAYING
ISN'T THAT A CAT'S WHISKER?
Submitter comment: SOMETHING GOOD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 06-00-1968
PROVERB
THE MASSES ARE NO ASSES.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim PROVERB -- Blason Populaire |
Date learned: 06-12-1970
PROVERB
AS NERVOUS AS A LONG TAILED CAT IN A ROOM FULL OF
ROCKING CHAIRS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 07-08-1970
PROVERB
ON THE FIRST DAY OF MAY,
THROW YOUR SHOES AND SOCKS AWAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 03-07-1969
PROVERB
PEOPLE PLAN AND G-D LAUGH.
Data entry tech comment: CORRECTIONS: GOD LAUGHS
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 06-16-1970
PROVERB
QUIET AS A MOUSE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 06-20-1970
PROVERB
THAT WENT OVER LIKE A RUBBER CRUTCH IN A POLIO WARD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 06-27-1970