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MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE

TWO PERSONS OR GROUPS STAND WITH ONE PERSON IN THE
MIDDLE. BOTH SIDES TRY TO KEEP A BALL AWAY FROM
THE ONE IN THE MIDDLE. IF AND WHEN THE PERSON
(MONKEY) IN THE MIDDLE GETS THE BALL, THEN THE LAST
PERSON TO HAVE THROWN THE BALL BECOMES THE "MONKEY"
IN THE MIDDLE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ALLEN PARK

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement

Date learned: 11-02-1971

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