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WHAT CONSTITUTES A POLISH FUNERAL?
TEN GARBAGE TRUCKS WITH THEIR LIGHTS ON.

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Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; Rosser, Alan

Keyword(s): ETHNIC SLUR ; Funeral ; Garbage Truck ; JOKE ; POLISH

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question
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Date learned: 04-00-1972

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"WOODS' KIDS"

WHEN CERTAIN UNFAVORABLE HAPPENINGS OCCUR WITHIN THE
ROSSER HOME, THE WOODS' KIDS ALWAYS TAKE THE BLAME. THESE
SMALL CREATURES INHABIT THE WOODS BEHIND THE HOUSE.

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Where learned: OHIO ; DAYTON ; Rosser, Alan

Keyword(s): Blame ; FAMILY ; Fanciful ; Invisible ; Legend ; Tale ; TRICKSTER

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Legend

Date learned: 02-00-1972

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WHEN PLAYING CARDS, IF YOU AND YOUR PARTNER ARE PARALLEL
WITH THE DIRECTION THE BATHTUB FACES, YOU WILL WIN THE
GAME.

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Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; Rosser, Alan

Keyword(s): Bathtub ; BELIEF ; Card ; GAME ; Parallel ; SUPERSTITION

Subject headings: Prediction / Divination

Date learned: 02-00-1972

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CLIFF HANGERS---MEAN A VERY CLOSE ATHLETIC CONTEST

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Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE ; Rosser, Alan

Keyword(s): Cliff Hanger ; GAME ; Nickname ; Score ; SLANG ; SPORTS

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Game Pastime Sport

Date learned: 04-00-1972

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