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NARCOTICS JARGON
"CAN OF BOO" - A CAN OF BOO IS EXPLAINED TO BE A LID OF WEED WHICH
FOR THOSE NOT ACCUSTOMED TO THE TERMINOLOGY IS ALSO AMBIGIOUS. A LID
OF WEED IS AN OUNCE JOF MARIGUANA MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS A
"NICKEL BAG."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Vocabulary of Special Group |
Date learned: 09-20-1969
CYCLIST JARGON
"PULLING A HOLE SHOT" - SQUEAL YOUR TIRES TRYING TO GET A FAST
TAKEOFF. GO THROUGH EVERY GEAR IN THE CAR AND LEAVE A CLOUD OF SMOKE
AND LOTS OF RUBBER BEHIND YOU IN THE TAKEOFF.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Vocabulary of Special Group |
Date learned: 09-21-1969
THERE IS AN ISLAND AT THE FOOT OF ALTER ROAD IN DETROIT
{MICHIGAN} THAT IS BELIEVED TO BE THE SITE OF INDIAN
BURIALS AND IT IS BELIEVED THAT IF YOU LISTEN REAL
CLOSELY THAT YOU CAN HEAR THE SCREAMS OF THE INDIANS
IN THE NIGHT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter |
Date learned: 10-18-1969
THERE IS AN ISLAND AT THE FOOT OF ALTER ROAD IN DETROIT
{MICHIGAN} THAT IS BELIEVED TO BE THE SITE OF INDIAN
BURIALS AND IT IS BELIEVED THAT IF YOU LISTEN REAL
CLOSELY THAT YOU CAN HEAR THE SCREAMS OF THE INDIANS
IN THE NIGHT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter |
Date learned: 10-18-1969
NORSE FOLKLORE
EVERY MALE VIKING'S WISH WAS TO DIE IN BATTLE.
THIS WAS GLORIOUS TO THEM. WHEN A VIKING DIED IN
BATTLE, HE WAS SURE TO GO TO VALHALLA OR HEAVEN.
THREE VIKING SHIELDMAIDENS CALLED VALKIYRIES
CAME AT THE END OF THE BATTLE TO SPIRIT THE DEAD
TO HEAVEN. THESE VALKIYRIES CAME IN FULL DRESS
OF WAR WHILE RIDING SWIFT HORSES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SINCE THERE ARE FREQUENT SPEED-RADAR CHECKS ON DANADIAN HIGHWAYS,
CANADIANS HELP PROTECT THEMSELVES AGAINST THE LAW. ONCOMING CARS
WILL BLINK THEIR HEAD LIGHTS ON AND OFF TO WARN THEIR FELLOW
CANADIANS TO SLOW DOWN AS THERE IS THE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
STOPPED UP AHEAD.
Where learned: EXPRESSWAY ; CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
Keyword(s): AUTOMOBILE
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- To Be Seen |
Date learned: 00-00-1970
IF YOU EAT "PICKLED HERRING" ON NEW YEAR'S EVE YOU WILL
NOT HAVE MONEY PROBLEMS IN THE COMING YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
Date learned: 09-27-1968
RUSSIAN
CHRISTMAS IS CELEBRATED UPON DECEMBER 5, THE EVE
OF ST. NICHOLAS' DAY. ST. NICHOLAS SUPPOSEDLY
RIDES THROUGH THE TOWNS GIVING TOYS AND CANDIES
TO THE CHILDREN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F120 |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
GREEK ORTHODOX WEDDING TRADITION.
FOR THE GREEK ORTHODOX THE WEDDING BAND IS WORN ON THE RING
FINGER OF THE RIGHT HAND INSTEAD OF THE RING FINGER OF THE LEFT
HAND WHICH MOST CULTURES DO.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress M248.8 SQ[ 8171 |
THE RECIPE FOR RAGOUT
FIRST YOU MAKE A BROWN GRAVY BY MIXING BROWN FLOUR AND WATER
TO THE DESIRED CONSISTANCY. YOU THEN ADD EQUAL AMOUNTS BY
WEIGHT OF PIG'S FEET AND CHICKEN. THIS MIXTURE IS THEN ALLOWED
TO SIMMER FOR ONE HOUR AND IS THEN READY TO SERVE.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS WHAT IS CONSIDERED A POOR MAN'S MEAL AND IS EATEN
AS AN APPETIZER BEFORE THANKSGIVING DINNER AS A REMINDER
TO WHAT WE HAVE TO BE THANKFUL FOR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Autumn Fall Harvest Thanksgiving Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
THE GIRL WHO CATCHES THE BRIDAL BOUQUET IS THE NEXT ONE TO GET
MARRIED OF ALL THE GIRLS AT THE WEDDING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bouquet CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bouquet toss |
Date learned: 00001970S
WHEN YOUR HAND ITCHES, THAT MEANS THAT YOU ARE GOING TO BE GETTING
SOME UNEXPECTED MONEY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Measure of quality Medium of exchange BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching hands and feet |
Date learned: 11-00-1982
IF PEOPLE PRAISE YOU TOO MUCH THEY ARE REALLY JEALOUS OF YOU.
THEY ARE ACTUALLY WISHING YOU HARM SO THEY ARE GIVING YOU THE EVIL
EYE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Curse |
Date learned: 11-00-1982
CHING CHONG CHINAMAN
CHING CHONG CHINAMAN
SITTING ON A FENCE
TRYING TO MAKE A DOLLAR
OUT OF FIFTY-FIVE CENTS. MM
YOU MISSED.
YOU MISSED.
YOU MISSED
LIKE THIS.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS SUNG WHILE JUMPING FIRST WITH LEGS APART AND THEN WITH LEGS
CROSSED. YOU WANT TO END UP WITH YOUR LEGS CROSSED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Bodily Activity Song: Game, Pastime, Sport Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse Lyrical Verse |
Date learned: 00001970S
SUPERSTITION
NEVER HAVE A CAT AROUND A BABY. IT WILL TAKE THE BABY'S BREATH
AWAY. IT WILL LAY ON THE BABY'S FACE AND SMOTHER IT BECAUSE OF
JEALOUSY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): PET
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 00001970S
BEFORE EATING AN APPLE A GIRL SHOULD TWIST THE STEM SAYING THE
ALPHABET OUT LOUD UNTIL THE STEM BREAKS OFF. WHATEVER LETTER SHE
SAID WHEN IT BROKE IS THE FIRST LETTER OF HER HUSBAND-TO-BE'S NAME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Use of object for determining future spouse |
Date learned: 00001970S
BOYS NEVER MAKE PASSES AT GIRLS WHO WEAR GLASSES.
Submitter comment: I USED TO WEAR GLASSES AND I CAN REMEMBER THIS BEING SAID TO ME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dating Courtship SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 00001970S
SEE SEE MY PLAYMATE
SEE SEE MY PLAYMATE.
COME OUT AND PLAY WITH ME.
AND BRING YOUR DOLLIE THREE.
CLIMB UP MY APPLE TREE.
SLIDE DOWN MY RAIN BARREL
INTO MY CELLAR DOOR
AND WE'LL BE JOLLY FRIENDS
FOREVERMORE. MM
IT WAS A SUNNY DAY.
SHE COULD NOT COME TO PLAY.
WITH TEARDROPS IN HER EYES,
I'M SAD TO SAY,
"SO SORRY PLAYMATE
I CANNOT PLAY WITH YOU.
MY DOLLIE'S GOT THE FLU.
BOO HOO HOO HOO HOO HOO.
AIN'T GOT NO RAIN BARREL
OR NO CELLAR DOOR.
BUT WE'LL BE JOLLY FRIENDS
FOREVERMORE."
Submitter comment: THIS CAN BE SUNG WHILE TWO PEOPLE CLAP AND PAT HANDS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Singing Dancing Marching Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse Lyrical Verse |
Date learned: 00001970S
WEDDING BELIEF
IT IS BAD LUCK FOR A GIRL TO CATCH 3 BOUQUETS AT WEDDINGS. THIS
MEANS SHE WILL NEVER GET MARRIED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bouquet CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bouquet toss BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.545 BELIEF -- Bad luck Plants BELIEF -- Bad luck Numbers |
Date learned: 11-00-1982
SNIPE HUNTING
AS A JOKE TAKE PEOPLE OUT AND TELL THEM THAT YOU ARE GOING SNIPE
HUNTING. THERE IS REALLY NO SUCH THING AS A SNIPE THOUGH. HAVE
SOME PEOPLE WHO KNOW ABOUT THE JOKE PRETEND TO BE CATCHING SOMETHING
IN A BROWN PAPER BAG. THIS SHOULD BE DONE AT NIGHT.
Submitter comment: MY SISTER WAS ACTUALLY FOOLED BY THIS GAG WHEN SHE WAS YOUNGER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |