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THE OLD COUPLE
THERE WAS AN OLD COUPLE, THE FATHER'S NAME WAS FERDINAND,
THE MOTHER'S NAME WAS MELIZA. THEY HAD A DAUGHTER
AND CALLED HER FERTILIZER.
WHAT DID THEY DO WITH HER?
THEY SPREAD HER ALL OVER THE GRASS.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT HEARD THIS ON CAMPUS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 01-00-1965
NUNS AND PRIESTS
IS IT TRUE WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT NUNS AND PRIESTS?
WELL YES, HAVEN'T YOU EVER HEARD ABOUT ALTAR BOYS?
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT HEARD THIS ON CAMPUS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): RELIGION
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 04-08-1965
CHRISTMAS IS COMING EARLY
DO YOU KNOW WHY CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY THIS YEAR?
MARY FELL OFF THE DONKEY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): RELIGION
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 04-08-1965
ELEPHANT JOKE
WHY DID THE ELEPHANT AND THE MOUSE GET MARRIED?
BECAUSE THEY HAD TO.
Submitter comment: HE MAY HAVE HEARD IT AT THE U. OF DETROIT CAMPUS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
ELEPHANT JOKE
WHY WAS THE ELEPHANT SITTING ON THE MARSHMELLOW?
BECAUSE HE DIDN'T WANT TO GET HIS FEET IN THE HOT CHOCOLATE.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMATN HEARD THIS AT THE U. OF DETROIT ABOUT A YEAR AGO
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): MARSHMALLOW
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 04-08-1965
THE BANNANA
WHAT'S YELLOW AND DOES A QUARTER MILE IN 7 SECONDS?
A FUEL INJECTED BANNANA.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT HEARD THIS AT U. OF DETROIT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FRUIT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 04-08-1965
SICK JOKE
WHAT'S GREEN AND YELLOW AND HAS COOKIE CRUMBS ON TOP?
A DEAD GIRL SCOUT IN THE GUTTER.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT HEARD THIS WHEN HE WAS IN GRADE SCHOOL IN DEARBORN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): COLOR
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 04-08-1965
CATHOLICS
WHAT'S A NEW GAME THAT THE CATHOLICS PLAY ON SUNDAY?
SWALLOW THE LEADER.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT HEARD THIS ON THE CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): RELIGION EUCHARIST
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 04-08-1965
THE JOLLY GREEN GIANT
DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE TWO HOUR BEN CASY SPECIAL?
THEY ARE GOING TO CIRCUMCISE THE JOLLY GREEN GIANT.
Where learned: UNKNOWN
Keyword(s): BRAND-NAME TELEVISION ; FICTIONAL PERSON
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: UNKNOWN
SICK JOKE
WHAT DO YOU HAVE WHEN YOU MIX VODKA AND PRUNE JUICE?
A PILE-DRIVER
THAT STINKS}
Submitter comment: I HEARD THIS ON CAMPUS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 04-16-1965
RIDDLE
HOW CAN YOU CARRY WATER IN A NET?
MAKE ICE CUBES.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT HEARD THE RIDDLE AT ST. SABINA SCHOOL.
REDFORD TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 04-16-1965
RIDDLE
DO YOU KNOW THAT THEY ARE TEARING DOWN TITAN STADIUM?
THEY ARE GOING TO BUILD HONEYMOON COTTAGES FOR THE PRIESTS.
Data entry tech comment: TITAN STADIUM IS A NICKNAME FOR THE UNIV. OF DETROIT'S STADIUM.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): RELIGION CATHOLICISM
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-27-1967
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RIDDLE QUESTION
DO YOU KNOW WHY CHRIST NEVER WENT TO COLLEGE?
BECAUSE HE GOT NAILED ON THE BOARDS.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-19-1967
RIDDLE
DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE POPE'S FAVORITE SONG IS?
WEDDING BELLS ARE BREAKING UP THIS OLD GANG OF MINE
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-12-1967
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RIDDLE
IF 2 IS COMPANY AND 3 IS A CROWD, WHAT'S 4 AND 5?
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Where learned: BIRMINGHAM ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): CATCH
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-01-1967
RIDDLE
WHAT DOES A PAINTER SAY TO THE WALL?
ONE MORE CRACK AND I'LL PLASTER YOU.
Where learned: BIRMINGHAM ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-20-1967
RIDDLE
WHY DOES THE LIGHT TURN RED?
WOULDN'T YOU IF EVERYONE WAS STARING AT YOU?
Where learned: BIRMINGHAM ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): COLOR
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-10-1967
RIDDLE
HOW DID KATY WINTERS DIE?
FROZEN ARMPITS
Where learned: BIRMINGHAM ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): ADVERTISEMENT FICTIONAL CHARACTER
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-10-1967