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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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Graffito
Vasectomy means never having to say you're sorry.
Submitter comment:
Graffito found in Detroit, Michigan.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
Graffito
Mother made me a homosexual.
If you get her the yarn, she'll make you one too.
Submitter comment:
Graffito found in Detroit, Michigan.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
World War II Saying
Kilroy was here.
Submitter comment:
Informant said that during World War II this became a favorite saying which was written on walls of buildings.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIVONIA
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
Graffiti
A warm message comes your way,
Wishing you a happy day.
And on this terrible piece of versey
I hope you'll show a little mercy.
Anonymous
(It's healthier)
Submitter comment:
Found in U of D library,third floor Carrel 10.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
Graffiti
Life is a carrel-cell, my love.
Submitter comment:
Found in U of D library, basement Carrel 12.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
Graffiti
The only taste you have is in your mouth.
Submitter comment:
Referring to other graffiti.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT LIBRARY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
Graffito
Flush twice: it's a long way to the cafeteria.
Submitter comment:
Found in Detroit.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
Entry filtered.
Graffiti
I shot an arrow in the air
It fell to Earth
Dead from SO2 poisoning
Submitter comment:
Graffiti on desk in room E200A at University of Detroit.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
Graffito
I came to study literature,
poetry and prose.
Instead I find such rubbish
as on these walls arose.
Hear, hear gentlemen,
have you no respect?
To those of us who thus
inscribe to broaden intellect.
Submitter comment:
Found in Detroit.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
Entry filtered.
Graffito
Nixon wasn't the only president to have an imbecile for a vice president. Eisenhower had one, too.
Submitter comment:
Found in Detroit.
Data entry tech comment:
Richard Nixon served as vice president under Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961).
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
Graffito
Help a nun kick her habit.
Submitter comment:
Found in Detroit.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
Entry filtered.
Entry filtered.
Graffiti
ABM is an Edsel.
Submitter comment:
Found at "The Snug."
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: "The Snug"
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
Graffiti
My graffiti loves your graffiti!
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
Superman wears pantyhose.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
Graffiti
Stop smoking--carry wet matches.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
Graffiti
Keep America clean--eat your beer cans.
Submitter comment:
Found at "The Snug."
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: "The Snug"
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |