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MAKING OF A FUNNY OR UGLY FACE WHILE OUTDOORS IN COLD
WEATHER, MAY CAUSE YOUR FACE TO FREEZE IN THAT
POSITION.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT USED THIS TO SCARE HER CHILDREN.
Data entry tech comment:
IF WE POUTED OR MADE A FACE AT SOMEONE, OUR MOTHER USED
TO SAY THIS ALSO, REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER.--PAC
I BELIEVE, IT WAS TO DISCOURAGE THE PRACTICE.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Head, physiognomy, face BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 03-00-1971