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JAPANESE EATING CUSTOM
"IN THE SOUTHERN PARTS OF JAPAN, SLURPING OR EATING FOOD NOISILY
IS NOT CONSIDERED RUDE BUT IN PARTS LIKE TOKYO IT IS CONSIDERED
VERY IMPOLITE AND A SIGN OF BAD MANNERS. MOTHERS IN TOKYO WILL
SCOLD THEIR CHILDREN IF THEY ARE NOISY EATERS."
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM A JAPANESE STUDENT AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
Date learned: 02-00-1984
Frogman Shot
This is a Seal tradition involving the consumption of alcohol.
The shot consists of tequila, rum, and whiskey. The men partaking of
the Frogman shot must first put the shot in their mouths, and hold it
for as long as they can. They then return the alcohol to the shot
glass and repeat the process. After the alcohol is returned to the
glass for a second time, the men must hold their breath for as long
as possible, exhale completely, and finally drink the shot.
Submitter comment:
This disgusting tradition has caused many new Seals to feel a
bit "under the weather."
Where learned: United States Navy Seals
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F535 Food Drink -- Alcoholic beverage Distilled Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption |
Date learned: 06-00-1991
Ladies should never show their feet or smoke in public.
Where learned: LOUISIANA ; New Orleans
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 00-00-1975
When I was younger I always used to hear people say that you
should not swallow your chewing gum because it takes seven years
to digest and that if you do swallow it too often all of the
pieces of chewed gum accumulate into a big pile and sit there in
your stomach until it is digested.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ALLEN PARK
| Subject headings: | 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 00-00-1980
PURPOSE OF CONSUMPTION
WHEN I WAS LITTLE, MY PARENTS TOLD ME THAT THE REASON EVERYBODY
EAT EGGS AND DRINK MILK IS TO PLEASE THE CHICKEN AND THE COW. WE
LIVED NOT FAR FROM THE COUNTRY STORE WHERE THERE WERE CHICKENS
AND A COW, SO I WOULD EAT ALL MY BREAKFAST. IF NOT I WOULD DUCK
DOWN IN THE CAR SO THE ANIMALS WOULD NOT SEE ME. "THE CHICKEN
WOULD CRY IF HE KNEW."
Where learned: SOUTH CAROLINA ; EDGEFIELD
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
SUPERSTITION-FOOD
CELERY INCREASES YOUR SEX DRIVE.
Submitter comment: A SUPERSTITION AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption |
Date learned: 03-17-1972
TO AVOID NAUSEA, TAKE CASTOR OIL WITH COFFEE, NOT ORANGE
JUICE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
STAIN REMOVER
USE A PEELED POTATO TO REMOVE ANY STUBBORN INK STAINS.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Keyword(s): Domestic ; Domesticity ; Household ; Ink ; POTATO ; Stain ; Stain Remover ; Tip ; TRICK
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE ; Positive
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Home |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
If you eat the ends of a loaf of bread, your hair will curl.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption |
WHEN PARENTS WANT TO MAKE THEIR SONS EAT VEGETABLES, THEY TELL THEM IT WILL PUT HAIR ON THEIR CHEST.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; RENO HALL
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Body part Senses Upper body, arms, neck BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 11-22-1968
BREAD BELIEF
EATING THE CRUST OF BREAD MAKES YOUR HAIR CURLY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; RENO HALL ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Cereal Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 11-22-1968
CARROTS FOR GOOD EYESIGHT
IF YOU EAT CARROTS, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SEE IN THE DARK.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT BELIEVED THIS MATTER-OF-FACTLY AS A CHILD.
Where learned: OVER THE TELEPHONE
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 02-11-1972
PREDICTION
IF YOU EAT CARROTS, YOUR EYES WILL SPARKLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ; ANN ARBOR ; COUZENS HALL
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 03-10-1970
PLANTING BELIEF
IF A ROSE IS TO BE STARTED FROM THE CUTTING OF ANOTHER ROSE, THE CUTTING SHOULD BE STUCK IN A POTATO AND THEN PLANTED.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
Where learned: COLLECTED AT HOME
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 10-23-1969
SPINACH BELIEF
SPINACH IS THE "BROOM OF THE STOMACH" FOR IT CLEANSES AND PURIFIES THAT ORGAN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
FOOD BELIEF
IF YOU EAT SPINACH, YOU'LL HAVE LONG HAIR AND ROSY CHEEKS.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant is collector's mother.
Where learned: BUFFALO ; NEW YORK
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE ; FUNCTION ; Positive
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: CHILDHOOD
VITAMIN BELIEF
IF YOU EAT GREEN VEGETABLES, THEY'LL MAKE YOUR HAIR THICK AND FASTER-GROWING
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT COLLECTOR'S HOME ; 26257 Elba
Keyword(s): VEGETABLES
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE ; FUNCTION ; Positive
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 03-31-1971
PLANT GROWTH BELIEF
PUT BREWED COFFEE GROUNDS IN YOUR ROSES TO HELP THEM GROW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; STUDENT UNION
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Non-alcoholic fruit beverage Coffee Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 04-06-1971
GARLIC BELIEF
HANG GARLIC OVER YOUR WINDOW TO KEEP THE EVIL SPIRITS AWAY.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant is collector's father.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM ; informant's home
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 03-17-1971
GARLIC BELIEF
HANG GARLIC IN THE KITCHEN TO KEEP EVIL SPIRITS AWAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 11-03-1971