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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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QUESTION. WHY DIDN'T TARZAN SEE THE ELEPHANTS COMING?
ANSWER. BECAUSE THEY WERE WEARING SUNGLASSES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
James Callow Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; HUMOR
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-17-1972
HOW DOES THE BIG MOUNTAIN CALL HIS SON? (HE YELLS, "HEY CLIFF")
Where learned: MARYLAND ; BALTIMORE ; TOLD IN
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN ON FIRST NAME
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
WHAT DID THE RIGHT EYE SAY TO THE LEFT EYE? (THERE'S SOMETHING
BETWEEN US THAT SMELLS.)
Where learned: MARYLAND ; BALTIMORE ; TOLD IN
James Callow Keyword(s): NOSE ; PUN ON SMELLS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
ELEPHANT JOKE
WHY DID THE ELEPHANT PAINT HIS TOE NAILS RED?
BECAUSE HE WANTED TO HIDE IN THE CHERRY TREE.
Submitter comment: I LEARNED THIS FROM MY FRIENDS AT SCHOOL IN FIFTH GRADE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-25-1972
ELEPHANT JOKE
QUESTION: HOW DO YOU TELL A ELEPHANT IS IN A DARK ROOM? ANSWER:
SMELL THE PEANUTS ON HIS BREATH.
Where learned: DETROIT ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-23-1972
QUESTION: WHAT'S YELLOW AND WEARS A MASK?
ANSWER: A LONE LEMON.
Where learned: DETROIT ; TOLD IN
James Callow Keyword(s): THE LONE RANGER
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-23-1972
QUESTION: HOW DO YOU HIDE A ELEPHANT IN A CHERRY TREE? ANSWER:
PAINT HIS TOE NAILS RED.
Where learned: DETROIT ; TOLD IN
James Callow Keyword(s): SIZE HUMOR
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-23-1972
QUESTION: WHAT'S GREEN AND DANGEROUS? ANSWER: A FROG WITH A
GRENADE.
Where learned: DETROIT ; TOLD IN
James Callow Keyword(s): SIZE HUMOR
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-23-1972
QUESTION: WHAT IS A FIEF? ANSWER: A FIEF IS A THIEF WITH A
SPEECH IMPEDIMENT.
Where learned: DETROIT ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-11-1972
ELEPHANT JOKE
QUESTION: WHAT TIME IS IT WHEN AN ELEPHANT SITS ON A FENCE?
ANSWER: TIME TO BUT {BUY} / A NEW FENCE.
Where learned: DETROIT ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-23-1972
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT'S BLACK ON TOP, BLUE ON THE BOTTOM, AND ALL OVER THE BEACH?
A: MOBY OIL SLICK
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE PARK ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-15-1972
RIDDLE
Q: WHY DO SO FEW PEOPLE COMMIT SUICIDE ON QUEMOY?
A: BECAUSE YOU CAN'T KILL YOURSELF JUMPING OUT OF A CAVE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE PARK ; TOLD IN
James Callow Keyword(s): QUEMOY: ISLAND OFF THE CHINA COAST
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-15-1972
RIDDLE {SICK HUMOR}
QUESTION: WHY DO THEY BOIL WATER WHEN SOMEBODY HAS A BABY?
ANSWER: SO IF IT DIES, THEY CAN MAKE SOUP.
Where learned: CANADA ; ONTARIO ; TORONTO
James Callow Keyword(s): CANNIBALISM
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00001971 (SUMMER)
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RIDDLE
A: FIX HIM UP WITH CHRISTINE KEELER.
James Callow comment:
CHRISTINE KEELER WAS A PROSTITUTE INVOLVED IN AN
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Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE PARK ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-15-1972
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HELEN KELLER AND THE WARREN
COMMISSION? A: HELEN KELLER KNOWS BRAILLE.
Where learned: DETROIT ; TOLD IN
James Callow Keyword(s): SATIRE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-15-1972
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT IS SMALL, GRAY, HARD, AND LETHAL?
A: GRAPE SHOT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE PARK ; TOLD IN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
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A MAN BUILDS A HOUSE THAT HAS WINDOWS ON ALL SIDES AND EACH SIDE HAS
A SOUTHERN EXPOSURE. A BEAR COMES WANDERING BY. WHAT COLOR IS THE
BEAR?
ANSWER: IF THE HOUSE HAS SOUTHERN EXPOSURES ON ALL SIDES IT
WOULD HAVE TO BE AT THE NORTH POLE. THE BEAR WOULD THEN HAVE
TO BE A POLAR BEAR AND WOULD BE WHITE IN COLOR.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Favorites RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-20-1972
JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
QUESTION: WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN SWALLOWED BY AN ELEPHANT?
ANSWER: YOU RUN AROUND TIL YOU GET POOPED OUT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): SCATOLOGICAL BOWEL MOVEMENT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-30-1972