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LATE AT NIGHT, A FEW YEARS AGO, IN ENGLAND AS THE
SIGN-OFF ENDED A TEST PATTERN WITH A CHANNEL AND
CALL LETTERS APPEARED ON THE SCREEN. THE VIEWERS,
NOT RECOGNIZING THE STATION CALLED UP TO ASK WHAT
IT WAS. BBC REPORTED THAT THEY WERE SENDING THEIR
OWN TEST PATTERN OUT. THEY CHECKED UP TO FIND
THE REGISTRATION OF THE CALL LETTERS AND CHANNEL.
THEY BELONGED TO A STATION IN OHIO, U.S.A., THAT
HAD LEFT THE AIR 12 YEARS AGO.
Where learned: ENGLAND
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter |
Date learned: A FEW YEARS AGO
IN ENGLAND, THE PEOPLE WOULD HUNT THE PEACOCK AND
PRESENT IT TO THE ROYAL FAMILY AS A GIFT. SOON
THERE WAS THE DANGER OF THE PEACOCK BECOMING EXTINCT,
SO THE PEOPLE CONSIDERED IT A SIGN OF BAD LUCK TO
EITHER KILL THE BIRD OR TO HAVE ANY REPRESENTATION
OF IT, WHETHER IT BE PAINTED ON A DISH OR ITS FEATHERS
STYLED ON A WOMAN'S HAT.
Submitter comment:
MRS. MUGGLETON LEARNED OF THIS FROM HER ENGLISH-BORN
HUSBAND.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; TELEPHONE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Bird |
Date learned: 11-02-1963
SUPERSTITION
{TO AVOID BEING STRUCK} DURING A THUNDERSTORM, IN
ENGLAND, IN THE EARLY 1900S, EVERYONE COVERED THEIR
SILVERWARE AND MIRRORS FOR FEAR OF BEING STRUCK BY
LIGHNING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ENGLAND ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Lightning Thunder |
Date learned: 00001900S EARLY ; 03-09-1971
WAYS TO KILL A VAMPIRE
CUTTING OFF A PART OF A VAMPIRES BODY WILL KILL HIM.
BECAUSE VAMPIRES SPIRITS CAN ONLY RESIDE IN WHOLE BODIES.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: ENGLAND ; Newman, Tom ; WORCESTER
Keyword(s): Kill ; SUPERNATURAL ; SUPERSTITION ; Vampire
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Werewolf Vampire BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
THE STORY IS ABOUT THE LITTLE BOY WHO DOES THE "LIFE" CEREAL
COMMERCIALS ON TELEVISION (LET'S GET MIKEY, HE HATES EVERYTHING).
THE RUMOR GOES THAT HE ATE A CASE OF POP-ROCKS CANDY AND THEN DRANK
A COKE AND EXPLODED.
Submitter comment:
SHE LEARNED THIS AT HER COLLEGE, COLUMBIA, IN NEW YORK
BUT IT WAS ALSO CONFIRMED BY A STUDENT FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF
GEORGIA.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; CAMBRIDGE
James Callow Keyword(s): INTEMPERANCE
| Subject headings: | Favorites Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert Food Drink -- Kind of Drink and Its Preparation BELIEF -- Human Being |
BEER OR "BITTER" IS SOLD AT PUBS IN ENGLAND BY THE PINT AND BY
THE HALF-PINT. HOWEVER, MEN ARE NEVER SUPPOSED TO ORDER HALF-PINTS
AS IT'S A SIGN OF A LACK OF MASCULINITY. WOMEN BY THE SAME TOKEN
SHOULD NEVER ORDER FULL PINTS AS IT'S A SIGN OF A LACK OF FEMININITY.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; CAMBRIDGE
James Callow Keyword(s): SEXISM
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Alcoholic beverage Fermented BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 07-00-1982
DRINKING-BOB
THIS DRINKING GAME IS TO BE PLAYED WHILE WATCHING THE BOB NEWHART
SHOW. EVERY TIME SOMEONE SAYS "BOB," YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO TAKE
A DRINK OF BEER. FOR SOME REASON BOB'S NAME IS SAID A LOT AND YOU
CAN GET PRETTY DRUNK PLAYING IT.
Submitter comment:
I HAPPENED TO PLAY IT ONCE AND THEY SAID "BOB" OVER FIFTY TIMES
IN ONE HALF-HOUR.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; CAMBRIDGE
James Callow Keyword(s): TELEVISION
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 07-00-1982
MY BONNY
MY BONNY LIES OVER THE OCEAN
MY BONNY LIES OVER THE SEA
MY BONNY LIES OVER THE OCEAN
PLEASE BRING BACK MY BONNY TO ME
BRING BACK, OH BRING BACK
OH BRING BACK MY BONNY TO ME TO ME
BRING BACK, OH BRING BACK
PLEASE BRING BACK MY BONNY TO ME.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT HAS KNOWN THIS ALL HER LIFE AND THINKS SHE PROBABLY LEARNED
IT AS A GIRL IN ENGLAND FROM HER FAMILY. SHE USED TO SING IT TO US
WHEN WE WERE KIDS.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant is collector's mother.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; INFORMANT'S HOME
Keyword(s): SEPARATION ; SORROW
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Love |
Date learned: 01-00-1964
BELIEF
IF THE TAME RAVENS KEPT AT THE TOWER OF LONDON ARE EVER LOST, OR
FLY AWAY, THE CROWN WILL FALL, AND BRITAIN WITH IT.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Bird |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BLOODY
WHAT A BLOODY MESS} HE'S GOT HIS BLOODY COAT ON BACKWARDS}
Submitter comment:
MRS. COLBURN USES THE TERM BLOODY AS AN ADJECTIVE IN ANGER, BUT SHE
ALSO USES IT IN JEST. BLOODY IS USED BY THE ENGLISH IN ALMOST EVERY
SITUATION. IT IS INTERESTING TO NOTE THAT BLOODY ALWAYS IS
AN ADJECTIVE AND IS NEVER USED ALONE, LIKE FOR EXAMPLE, DAMN}
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 00001930S
ENGLISH BREAKFAST
FRIED TOMATOES, ENGLISH MUFFINS AND TEA IS WHAT I (MRS. COLBURN)
HAD EVERY MORNING WHEN I WAS A GIRL IN LONDON.
Submitter comment:
MRS. COLBURN LIVED IN LONDON DURING WWII. SHE EXPLAINED THAT FOOD
WAS RATIONED DURING THE WAR BUT TOMATOES COULD BE GOTTEN FAIRLY EASY.
FRIED TOMATOES SHE SAID IS CONSIDERED AN ENGLISH CUISINE.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Morning mealsBreakfast |
Date learned: 00001930S
There is a tale of mistletoe that tells of priests
harvesting it, never letting it touch the ground.
It thereafter was hung over doors and arches as a
sign of welcome to priests, and as a protection
against witches.
Submitter comment:
Some priests still practice this for sake of
tradition.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
Keyword(s): SAFETY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Autumn Fall Harvest Thanksgiving BELIEF -- Witch Shaman BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 00-00-1990
In England myrtle is considered lucky. In Wales
myrtle is planted on each side of a home to
insure love & to keep the atmosphere peaceful.
Submitter comment: Many people still consider myrtle a sign of peace.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
Keyword(s): nature, beauty
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION ; SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1990
Tale of Kate Elshender
A woman in the highlands, Named Kate Elshender, went to
a quarry hole to wash her clothes. As she passed the
village shop, she went in and bought a half pound of
soap and proceeded to wash; the soap slipped from her
hands, and she went back and bought another half pound.
The shopkeeper warned her to be careful, remembering the
old superstition...(when soap slips from your hand it
means death)...It slipped from her hands once again and
she returned for a third half pound of soap. This time
the shopkeeper was thoroughly frightened and begged her
not to go back again, but Kate went. Shortly after the
shopkeeper went to the quarry to find no one there. She
gave the alarm, and Kate Elshender was discovered drowned
at the bottom of the quarry hole.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
Keyword(s): BAD LUCK
| Subject headings: | Observation PROSE NARRATIVE -- Still water Small body. Lake, pond.... BELIEF -- P447 BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 00-00-1991
In the old days beggars used to stand outside the churches
after services and ask for money from the worshippers. If
someone didn't give, he was cursed by the beggar. It is
believed that even today beggars have the power to curse
people.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
Keyword(s): MAGIC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Outlaw Criminal Bandit Pirate BELIEF -- Curse |
Date learned: 00-00-1991
Old English Saying
Mirror, mirror tell me
Am I pretty or plain?
Or am I downright ugly, and ugly to remain?
Shall I marry a gentleman?
Shall I marry a clown?
Or shall I marry old knives and scissors
Shouting through this town?
Submitter comment: A saying of women in fear of becoming an "old maid."
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
Keyword(s): Knife Grinder
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 00-00-1990
Put the first money you receive each day into an
empty pocket; it will attract more coins.
Submitter comment:
In English market places this custom is still very
popular; that original coin is called handsel.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
James Callow Keyword(s): Pilot
Date learned: 00-00-1989
In many English Weddings, the shoe of the bride is thrown
by the principal bridesmaid, and the others run after it.
It is supposed that she who gets it will be married first.
It is then thrown amongst the men and he who is hit
will be first wedded.
Submitter comment: Old English custom.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage BELIEF -- Use of Object |
Date learned: 00-00-1990
POLISH
THE BRIDE DANCES FOR THREE DAYS AND EVERY TIME
SOMEONE WANTS TO DANCE WITH HER, THEY MUST PIN
MONEY TO HER DRESS--BREAKS ARE TAKEN AS THE
BRIDE LEAVES TO TAKE THE MONEY OFF BEFORE THE
NEXT SET.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Paying for dance |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
POLISH EASTER EGGS
TAKE THE SKIN OF SEVERAL ONIONS AND BOIL THE EGGS
WITH THE SKINS. THE COLOR TURNS OUT A LOVELY
NUTTY BROWN.
Where learned: ENGLAND ; LONDON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs |
Date learned: 11-00-1972