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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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RIDDLE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
HAT HAPPENED TO THE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE THAT DIED AT HIROSHIMA, BUT
WERE NOT KILLED BY THE ATOMIC BOMB?
A: THEY WERE TRAMPLED BY ALL THE POLLOCKS RUNNING TO PICK THE
MUSHROOM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE PARK ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 10-15-1972
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RIDDLE
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Q: WHY COULDN'T CHRIST HAVE BEEN BORN IN POLAND?
A: BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T FIND THREE WISE MEN AND A VIRGIN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE PARK ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 10-15-1972
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RIDDLE
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QUESTION: WHAT IS THE POLISH WORD FOR HEAVEN?
ANSWER: EAST GERMANY.
Where learned: DETROIT ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 09-20-1972
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JOKE
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QUESTION: HOW MANY POLAKS DOES IT TAKE TO PUT IN A LIGHT BULB?
ANSWER TWELVE - ONE TO HOLD THE BULB AND ELEVEN TO TURN THE LADDER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 11-30-1972
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JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
QUESTION: HOW MANY POLAKS DOES IT TAKE TO PUT IN A LIGHT BULB?
ANSWER: TWELVE, ONE TO HOLD THE BULB AND ELEVEN TO TURN THE LADDER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 12-30-1972
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JOKE
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QUESTION: WHY DON'T POLAKS GO ELEPHANT HUNTING? ANSWER: THE
DECOYS ARE TOO HEAVY TO CARRY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 11-30-1972
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JOKE
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QUESTION DID YOU HEAR WHAT THE POLAK DID WITH THE GOLD MEDAL HE
WON? ANSWER: HE TOOK IT HOME AND HAD IT BRONZED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 11-28-1972
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JOKE
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QUESTION: DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE POLAK WHO BROKE HIS LEG RAKING
LEAVES?
ANSWER: HE FELL OUT OF THE TREE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 11-30-1972
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JOKE
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QUESTION: DID YOU HEAR ABOUT ALL THE POLAKS REBELLING ABOUT
ALL THE POLAK JOKES SO THEY DECIDED TO MARCH ON THE CAPITAL?
ANSWER: AND THEY WERE LAST SEEN OUTSIDE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 11-30-1972
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JOKE
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THE POLAKS AND THE IRISH WERE GOING TO FIGHT AND THE POLAKS WERE
THROWING STICKS OF DYNAMITE AT THE IRISH AND THE IRISH PICKED
THEM UP AND LIT THEM AND THREW THEM BACK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 11-30-1972
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JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
QUESTION: HOW DOES A POLAK SPELL FARM?
E-I-E-I-O
James Callow comment:
E-I-E-I-O IS THE REFRAIN IN THE CHILDREN'S SONG "OLD
MCDONALD HAD A FARM."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 11-30-1972
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POLISH JOKE
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WHAT DO YOU CALL IT WHEN A POLACK OWNS A DAIRY FARM?
UDDER CONFUSION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 11-00-1972
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POLISH JOKE
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HOW CAN YOU TELL A POLISH TOPLESS DANCER? SHE'S THE ONE
WITHOUT THE BABUSHKA
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 11-00-1972
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POLISH JOKE
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HOW CAN YOU TELL A POLISH MOTORCYCLE COP? HE'S THE ONE WITH
THE TRAINING WHEELS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 11-00-1972
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POLISH JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
DID YOU HEAR THE ONE ABOUT THE POLACK WHO DROWNED WHILE
ICE-FISHING? HE BUILT A FIRE IN THE SHANTY TO KEEP WARM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 11-00-1972
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POLISH JOKE
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DID YOU HEAR THE ONE ABOUT THE POLACK WHO WENT ICE-FISHING?
HE DIDN'T HAVE A GOOD DAY; THE ICE MELTED BEFORE HE GOT HOME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 11-00-1972
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POLISH JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
THE POLISH WEDDING PROPOSAL! YOU'RE WHAT?:
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
James Callow Keyword(s): PREGNANCY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 11-00-1972
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POLISH JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
HOW DO YOU FIND A POLACK IN CHURCH? HE'S THE ONE
WITH THE BOWLING SHIRT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 11-00-1972
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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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Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
ONE DAY THE POLLACKS AND THE ITALIANS WERE HAVING A FOOTBALL GAME.
THERE WAS NO SCORE. THERE WAS A FACTORY NEARBY AND WHEN THE LUNCH
WHISTLE BLEW, THE POLLACKS LEFT THE FIELD TO EAT- FIFTEEN MINUTES
LATER THE ITALIANS SCORED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote ITAL BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 10-00-7197