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RIDDLE

WHAT IS PURPLE AND RUNS THROUGH THE FOREST
PUTTING OUT FIRES?
ANSWER: SMOKEY THE GRAPE.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT SAID THAT HE FIRST LEARNED THIS JOKE
FROM HIS YOUNGEST DAUGHTER LAST SUMMER.

Data entry tech comment: PUN ON SMOKEY THE BEAR, A TELEVISION COMMERCIAL ; CHARACTER

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 11-10-1971

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