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MY GRANDMOTHER WAS TOLD BY HER MOTHER THAT RED FLANNEL PAJAMAS HELP
DRAW THE MEASLES OUT OF A SICK PERSON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 00001940CA
WHEN I WAS IN GRADE SCHOOL, IF WE WERE
ON THE PLAYGROUND DURING RECESS THE BOYS
WOULD COME UP BEHIND THE GIRLS AND YELL
"DRESS UP DAY" AND PULL UP THEIR DRESSES
AND RUN AWAY LAUGHING.
Submitter comment:
WHEN I WAS IN SCHOOL, THE GIRLS COULD
NOT WEAR JEANS OR SLACKS LIKE THEY DO TODAY.
DRESSES AND SKIRTS WERE ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
AT SCHOOL, IF YOU WORE YELLOW ON
THURSDAY, YOU WERE "QUEER."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress BELIEF -- School BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
AT SCHOOL, IF YOU WORE RED ON
FRIDAY, YOU WERE "QUEER."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress BELIEF -- School BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
MEDIEVAL DOCTORS DEVELOPED A SPECIAL OUTFIT DESIGNED TO
PROTECT THEM FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH SICK PEOPLE
DURING A PLAGUE. THE PHYSICIAN WAS COVERED FROM HEAD TO
FOOT WITH A BLACK GOWN, AND HE WORE LONG GLOVES TO PROTECT
HIS HANDS AND ARMS. A HOOD WAS DROPPED OVER HIS FACE.
PROTRUDING FROM THE HOOD WAS A LONG BEAK LOADED WITH
PROTECTIVE SPICES AND PERFUMES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FERNDALE
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress BELIEF -- Curer |
Date learned: 10-01-1988
Balinese custom
After death of a parent the children are not to wear the color
red for one year.
Where learned: Bali ; Indonesia
Date learned: 00-00-1955
Washing your clothes after the sun sets will bring good luck
the next day. Washing your clothes during the day will bring
bad luck on the following day, but only if those same clothes
are worn.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): Dusk, Night
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Good luck BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1984
Wearing used clothes from a thrift shop may bring you either
good luck or bad luck, depending on how the original owners
conducted themselves when wearing those clothes.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WEST BLOOMFIELD
Keyword(s): Articles, Fashion
James Callow Keyword(s): BEHAVIOR
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Conversions |
Date learned: 00-00-1985
If you are wearing your belt twisted, you are in love.
Submitter comment:
My mom used to say that to me when I was young to
tease me.
Where learned: MARYLAND ; Laurel
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress BELIEF -- Measure of space: distance, height, depth |
Date learned: 00001970S
Seeing someone in polka dot clothing brings you money.
Submitter comment:
Polka dots look like coins, so if you make that
connection, you will get money.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE ILE
Keyword(s): shape size
James Callow Keyword(s): design pattern
| Subject headings: | Favorites ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Color Design BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth |
Date learned: 00001970S
ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, MY MOTHER INSISTED THAT ALL OF OUR
CLOTHING BE NEW. USUALLY WE SAVED A CHRISTMAS GIFT OUTFIT FOR THE
OCCASION. SHE WOULD ALSO FIX A STEAK DINNER AND WE'D USE OUR
BETTER DISHES AND SILVERWARE. THIS WAS SO WE WOULDN'T BE POORLY
DRESSED OR HUNGRY FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR.
Submitter comment:
MY FATHER ALSO REMEMBERS HIS MOTHER TELLING HIM THAT WHATEVER
HE DID ON NEW YEAR'S DAY WOULD INFLUENCE THE REST OF HIS YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
Date learned: 00001970S
Numbers
You will never hit the number if you look up a lady's dress.
Submitter comment: This is a belief of people who play the lottery.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Good luck BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 00-00-1992
Gossiping
If someone is gossiping about you (sullying your good name),
put a penny in your shoe for a week and "walk" that person out of
your life.
Where learned: Arkansas ; PINE BLUFF
ANYTHING YOU GET NEW YOU SHOULD WEAR TO CHURCH FIRST.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF A GIRL WEARS RED CLOTHES ON FRIDAY, SHE IS SUP-
POSED TO BE SELLING HER BODY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): PROSTITUTION
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress BELIEF -- Outlaw Criminal Bandit Pirate BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 11-17-1968
IF YOU WEAR YELLOW CLOTHES ON THURSDAY, YOU ARE
SUPPOSED TO BE A QUEER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 11-17-1968
IF YOUR EARS RING, SOMEONE IS THINKING ABOUT YOU.
IF A PORTION OF YOUR SKIRT HEM IS TURNED UP, YOUR BOY-FRIEND IS THINKING ABOUT YOU.
Where learned: BETHESDA ; MARYLAND, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | Observation ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
THORN BUSHES
THE REASON THAT THERE ARE SO MANY THORN BUSHES IN HAWAII, IS WHEN THE MISSIONARIES FIRST CAME TO HAWAII, THE NATIVES WORE NO CLOTHING. IN ORDER TO GET THEM TO WEAR CLOTHES, THE MISSIONARIES PLANTED THORN BUSHES SO THAT THE NATIVES WOULD CUT THEMSELVES ON THEM, AND THUS REALIZE THE NEED TO WEAR CLOTHES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; A&P FOOD STORE
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 04-03-1970