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THE HOUSEBOAT

Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.

ONCE, THERE WAS A BUNCH OF POLLACKS LIVING IN A HOUSEBOAT.
THERE WASN'T MUCH FOOD OR ROOM SO THEY DECIDED TO PUT IN A
BASEMENT. THEY FIXED THE FORMS AND MADE THE PLANS AND THE
ITALIANS CAME TO POUR THE FOOTING.

Submitter comment:

POLES USE THIS STORY AS AN ANTI-` ITALIAN JOKE.

Where learned: DETROIT

James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION

Subject headings: PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote
ITAL
BELIEF -- Poli

Date learned: 10-07-1972

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