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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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LUCK IN A BASKETBALL GAME
WHEN TAKING A FOUL SHOT DURING A GAME, I WOULD
DRIBBLE THE BALL EXACTLY FIVE TIMES BEFORE SHOOTING
FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; FRANKLINVILLE
| Subject headings: | 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IN A LOT OF SPORTS, WHEN ATHLETES ARE IN A WINNING
STREAK, THEY LIKE TO CONTINUE EATING THE SAME
THINGS.
Submitter comment:
I SUPPOSE THIS BELIEF IS MUCH LIKE THAT OF NOT
CHANGING YOUR SOCKS WHILE IN A WINNING STREAK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Athletic sport and exercise Gymnastics BELIEF -- Good luck Food and drink |
Date learned: 10-18-1971
IF A TEAM HAS A WINNING STREAK GOING, IT IS GOOD
LUCK IF THEY WEAR THE SAME SOCKS WITHOUT WASHING
THEM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
A SYMBOL OF GOOD LUCK ON CHILDREN'S DAY IN JAPAN
IS TO SEE A DRAGON. FOR THIS REASON, THEY HAVE
NUMEROUS DRAGON FACES AND FIGURES IN THEIR
PARADES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports BELIEF -- Good luck Activities BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 11-13-1969
OF HOT TEA AT DINNER FOR GOOD LUCK.
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports BELIEF -- Good luck Food and drink |
ANYONE POSSESSING A FOUR LEAVED SHAMROCK WILL
HAVE LUCK IN GAMBLING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Fourths / Quarters 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports BELIEF -- Good luck Plants |
Date learned: 02-09-1968
SPIT TOBACCO ON FISHING WORMS FOR GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: PERFORMED AFTER THE WORM IS PUT ON THE HOOK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE, ASSUMED ; SHELBYVILLE
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports BELIEF -- Mammal |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT IS GOOD LUCK TO BE SITTING PARALLEL TO THE BATHTUB
WHEN PLAYING BRIDGE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
AT MARYVILLE COLLEGE, MARYVILLE, TENNESSEE, EVERY TIME THE HOME
TEAM RECEIVES A KICKOFF IN A FOOTBALL GAME, THE CROWD WILL RISE AND
LOCK RAISED THUMBS FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MARYVILLE
| Subject headings: | 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- School |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IT IS GOOD LUCK TO WEAR THE SAME PAIR OF SOCKS EVERY TIME
YOU PLAY GOLF.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Good luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT IS GOOD LUCK NOT TO WASH YOUR SOCKS DURING A SPORTS SEASON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports BELIEF -- Good luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 06-29-1970
IF YOU WANT TO HAVE GOOD LUCK AT CARDS, SIT "WITH THE BATHTUB."
TWO PARTNERS SHOULD SIT SO THAT A LINE DRAWN STRAIGHT BETWEEN
THEM WILL BE PARALLEL TO THE LENGTH OF THE BATHTUB, WHEREVER
IT MAY BE IN THE HOUSE.
Submitter comment: THE ABOVE IS USUALLY TOLD IN JEST WHILE PLAYING CARDS,
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports BELIEF -- P560 |
Date learned: 06-30-1970
WHEN PLAYING CARDS:
CUT DEEP TO WEEP
CUT THIN TO WIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement BELIEF -- Bad luck Games Pastimes Sports |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
LUCKY AT CARDS
UNLUCKY AT LOVE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): PARALLELISM
| Subject headings: | 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.545 |
Date learned: 08-09-1968
IF YOU SIT WITH THE BATHTUB WHEN PLAYING CARDS, YOUR CARDS WILL
BE GOOD. IF YOU SIT WITH THE WAY THE BOARDS RUN, YOUR CARDS
WILL BE GOOD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
IF YOU BLOW ON DICE AND TALK TO THEM YOU'LL HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports SPEECH -- Phonology Phonetics SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 08-02-1968
IF YOU WIN IN BASEBALL, DON'T WASH YOUR SOCKS BEFORE THE
NEXT GAME, FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MOUNT PLEASANT
| Subject headings: | 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports BELIEF -- Home BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 07-21-1968