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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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WHEN YOU SEE A FALLING STAR, YOU MUST SAY "MONEY" THREE TIMES
WHILE THE STAR IS STILL IN VIEW AND THEN YOU WILL GET SOME
MONEY.
Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATHENS
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Celestial body come to earth SPEECH -- Game Pastime Sport |
Date learned: 07-22-1968
AT THE END OF THE MONTH, RIGHT BEFORE YOU GO TO BED, YOU SAY
"RABBIT, RABBIT." THEN THE NEXT MORNING WHEN YOU WAKE UP
YOU SAY "RABBIT, RABBIT" AND MAKE A WISH AND IT WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 04-00-1972
GAME-- MR. KNICKERBACKER
CHILDREN STAND IN A CIRCLE WITH ONE PERSON IN THE MIDDLE AS THE
LEADER IN SINGING:
"DR. KNICKERBACKER, KNICKERBACKER, NUMBER NINE,
JUST GOT DRUNK ON A BOTTLE OF WINE.
NOW LET'S GET THE RHYTHM OF THE HANDS. (CLAP, CLAP)
NOW YOU'VE GOT THE RHYTHM OF THE HANDS. (CLAP, CLAP)
NOW LET'S GET THE RYHTHM OF THE FEET. (STOMP, STOMP)
NOW YOU'VE GOT THE RHYTHM OF THE FEET. (STOMP, STOMP)
NOW LET'S GET THE RHYTHM OF THE EYES. (ROLL EYES TWICE)
NOW YOU'VE GOT THE RHYTHM OF THE EYES. (ROLL EYES TWICE)
NOW LET'S GET THE RHYTHM OF THE HIPS. (SWING HIPS TWICE)
NOW YOU'VE GOT THE RHYTHM OF THE HIPS. (SWING HIPS TWICE)
NOW YOU'VE GOT THE RHYTHM OF NUMBER NINE.
THE PERSON IN THE CENTER SPINS AROUND AND THE PERSON HE IS
POINTING TO WHEN HE STOPS IS "IT", NEXT TIME TO DO THE CALLING.
Submitter comment:
THIS GAME WAS PLAYED AT A GIRL SCOUT CAMP IN 1971 IN N.C., AND
IS THOUGHT TO BE FROM NEW YORK.
Where learned: PEABODY COLLEGE
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Structure for dance, game, pastime, sport, drama, etc. SPEECH -- Game Pastime Sport |
Date learned: 06-13-1972
CLIFF HANGERS---MEAN A VERY CLOSE ATHLETIC CONTEST
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): Cliff Hanger ; GAME ; Nickname ; Score ; SLANG ; SPORTS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Game Pastime Sport |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
CARD GAME SIGNAL
INDICATING ONE'S RING FINGER: DIAMONDS
SCRATCHING ONE'S CHEST: HEARTS
OPENING ONE'S HAND: SPADES
HITTING THE TABLE: CLUBS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORMS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement SPEECH -- Game Pastime Sport SPEECH -- Instructions Directions |
Date learned: 11-02-1970
Baseball Terms
Duster--pitcher throws and forces batter to hit the ground
Boat--make an error in a play
Texas Leaguer--fly ball that drops beyond infielder, before outfielder
Darter--hard hit ball, "too hot to handle"
Bush--minor league stuff; "class A"
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Game Pastime Sport |
Rolling Dice
Boxcars--roll two six
Snake eyes--roll one on each
Crapped--if you throw a loser in the game craps
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Game Pastime Sport |
Card Slang
Dr. Pepper--calling wild cards 10, 2, 4
Marriage--a king and queen of same suit
Full boat--full house
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Game Pastime Sport |