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DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE

CHILDREN SIT ON THE GROUND IN A CIRCLE. "IT" WALKS AROUND
THE OUTSIDE OF THE CIRCLE TAPPING EACH CHILD ON THE HEAD,
SAYING EITHER "DUCK" OR "GOOSE." THE CHILD WHO IS
A GOOSE MUST GET UP AND RACE AROUND THE CIRCLE IN THE
OPPOSITE DIRECTION FROM "IT." THE LAST ONE BACK TO THE
VACANT SPIT IS "IT."

Submitter comment: GAME LEARNED IN CHILDHOOD BY THE INFORMANT.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Bodily Activity

Date learned: 08-10-1964

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