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THE GIFT
ONCE, IN A FAR AWAY PLACE A TRIBE OF PEOPLE LIVED. THE KING OF
THE PEOPLE LIVED IN A LARGE GRASS HUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE
VILLAGE. THE KING HAD A LARGE THRONE MADE OF BRONZE AND IVORY
WEIGHING MANY TONS. A NEIGHBORING TRIBE WISHING TO MAKE FRIENDS
PRESENTED THE KING WITH A NEW THRONE MADE OF GOLD AND SILVER.
NOW, THIS NEW THRONE WAS MUCH NICER THAN THE OLD ONE, SO THE
KING BEGAN USING HIS NEW THRONE. MEANWHILE, THE OLD THRONE WAS
PUT INTO THE ATTIC . ONE DAY A LARGE ELEPHANT STAMPEDED BY,
SHAKING THE GROUND WITH IT'S STEPS. THE KING WAS SITTING ON HIS
THRONE AT THE TIME AND GOT UP TO SEE WHAT THE COMMOTION WAS ALL
ABOUT. AS HE GOT UP, THE OLD THRONE FELL THROUGH THE CEILING AND
CRUSHED HIM. THE MORAL OF THE STORY IS..."KING'S WHO LIVE IN GRASS
HOUSES SHOULDN'T STOW THRONES."
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Favorites PROSE NARRATIVE -- Formula tale |
Date learned: 02-00-1972
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THE HOUSEBOAT
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
ONCE, THERE WAS A BUNCH OF POLLACKS LIVING IN A HOUSEBOAT.
THERE WASN'T MUCH FOOD OR ROOM SO THEY DECIDED TO PUT IN A
BASEMENT. THEY FIXED THE FORMS AND MADE THE PLANS AND THE
ITALIANS CAME TO POUR THE FOOTING.
Submitter comment:
POLES USE THIS STORY AS AN ANTI-` ITALIAN JOKE.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote ITAL BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 10-07-1972
ADVENT CALENDAR
FOR ADVENT ONE OF THE KIDS IN THE FAMILY (USUALLY THE OLDEST)
WOULD MAKE AN ADVENT CALENDAR. THIS CONSISTS OF TWO LARGE
PIECES OF CARDBOARD PUT TOGETHER. THERE WOULD BE A PICTURE ON ONE
SIDE AND CERTAIN ITEMS IN THE PICTURE WOULD BE NUMBERED AND MADE
SO IT COULD BE OPENED. BEHIND EACH NUMBER (ONE FOR EACH DAY
OF DECEMBER) WOULD BE A PICTURE AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY WOULD
GUESS WHAT IT WOULD BE. ALWAYS BEHIND #25 WOULD BE THE
NATIVITY SCENE. ONLY ONE NUMBER WOULD BE OPENED A DAY. THERE
WAS NO REWARD FOR GUESSING THE RIGHT PICTURE.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname and place of residence.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 645 645.2 Favorites Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Guessing CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F120 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Month CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 10-07-1972
RUGBY PARTY GAMES
EQUIPMENT: TWO GROCERY CARTS, TWO POOL CUES, ONE BARROOM
OBJECT:
ONE MAN IS PLACED IN EACH CART, AND ANOTHER PUSHES THE CART.
THE PLAYERS TRY TO BEAT EACH OTHER INTO SUBMISSION BY
RUSHING AT EACH OTHER AND POKING EACH OTHER WITH THE POOL
CUES.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS GAME, AND IS USUALLY PLAYED BY THE DUMBER
MEN ON THE SQUAD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 03-00-1982
"STEP ON A CRACK, BREAK YOUR MOTHER'S BACK" -- USED WHEN PLAYING
HOPSCOTCH.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse C750.523 |
Date learned: 10-07-1972
I HAVE HEARD OF A CUSTOM AND KNOW OF ONE FAMILY THAT FOLLOWS IT.
THE YOUNGEST CHILD PICKS THE NAME OF THE NEXT ONE.A NEWBORN CHILD
IS NAMED BY THE NEXT OLDEST BROTHER OR SISTER.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Baptism Naming rite |
Date learned: 10-07-1972
AN HONEST MAN IS NEITHER AFRAID OF THE LIGHT NOR THE DARK.
Where learned: DETROIT, ASSUMED ; MACKENZIE HIGH SCHOOL
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-12-1965
TALE OF KISSING ELBOW
IF YOU KISS YOUR ELBOW, YOU'LL TURN INTO THE OPPOSITE SEX.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORM ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Upper body, arms, neck |
Date learned: 01-26-1972
TALE OF KISSING ELBO.
IF YOU KISS YOUR ELBO,
YOU WILL TURN INTO THE OPPOSITE SEX.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORM ; TOLD IN
Keyword(s): ELBOW
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 01-26-1972
CHING, CHANG CHINAMAN, SITTING ON A FENCE/ TRYING TO MAKE A DOLLAR
OUT OF FIFTEEN CENTS.
HE MISSED, HE MISSED, HE MISSED LIKE THIS, 1, 2,
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORM ; TOLD IN
Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; ENDURANCE ; Jump
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 11-02-1970
JUMP ROPE RHYME
LITTLE MISS MACK
DRESSED IN BLACK...
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID AS A CHILD SHE USED TO RECITE THIS
RHYME FREQUENTLY, HOWEVER SHE WAS UNABLE TO REMEMBER THE END OF IT NOW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORM
Keyword(s): PLAIN-JUMP ; SPEED-JUMP
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 03-12-1970
SONG
DON'T YOU LAUGH WHEN A HEARSE GOES BY FOR YOU MAY BE THE NEXT
TO DIE.
THEY WRAP YOU UP IN A BIG WHITE SHEET AND THROW YOU DOWN ABOUT SIXTY
FEET. WORMS CRAWL IN AND WORMS CRAWL OUT AND ANTS PLAY PINOCLE
IN YOUR SNOUT.
SO DONT YOU LAUGH WHEN A HEARSE GOES BY FOR YOU MAY BE THE
NEXT TO DIE
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): GORE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
SONG
WHATS YOUR NAME LITTLE BOY ? MY NAME IS LEMME LEMME
WHAT LITTLE BOY?
LEMME KISS YA. WHAT'S YOUR NAME LITTLE GIRL? MY NAME IS
IDA IDA. WHAT
LITTLE GIRL?/ IDA WANT TO. WHAT'SS YOUR NAME LITTLE BOY? MY NAME IS
LEMME LEMME. WHAT E BOY ? LEMME KISS /YA. WHAT'S YOUR NAME LITTL
LITTLE GIRL?
MY NAME IS ASKA ASKA. WHAT LITTLE GIRL ? ASKA MAMA. WHAT'S YOUR
NAME LITTLE BOY ? MY NAME IS LEMME LEMME. WHAT LITTLE BOY ?
LEMME KISS
YA. WHAT'S YOUR NAME LITTLE GIRL? MY NAME IS ALLA ALLA. WHAT LITTLE
GIRL? ALLA RIGHT.
Submitter comment: SUNG WITH GESTURES
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
TONGUE TWISTER
THE ANT SAT WITH HIS SACK ON THE SOFA
Submitter comment: SAY THIS FIVE TIMES RAPIDLY
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
TONGUE TWISTER
UNIQUE NEW YORK
Submitter comment: SAY THIS RAPIDLY THREE TIMES
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
TONGUE TWISTER
SHE SELLS SEA SHELLS BY THE SEA SHORE
Submitter comment: SAY THIS RAPIDLY THREE TIMES
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
TONGUE TWISTER
ONE SMART MAN HE FELT SMART, TWO SMART MEN THEY FELT SMART, THREE SMA
THREE SMART
MEN, THEY ALL FELT SMART
Submitter comment: SAY THIS THREE TIMES
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
LEGEND
ROBERT JOHN ROAD IN ST. CLAIR SHORES IS A KNOCK KNOCK STREET. A WOMAN
WAS KILLED ON THAT ROAD BY A HIT AND RUN DRIVER. EVERYTIME A
CAR GOES
OVER THE SPOT WHERE SHE DIED THEY HEAR A KNOCKING AS IF THE WOMAN
WERE TRYING TO STOP THEIR CAR.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
CUSTOM HOLLIDAY
CHILDREN SOAP CAR WINDOWS ON DEVILS NIGHT
Submitter comment: DEVILS NIGHT IS THE NIGHT BEFORE HALLOWEEN
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F103 |
Date learned: 06-00-1972