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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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ESP BELIEF
WHEN YOU SAY THE SAME THING AT THE SAME TIME AS SOMEONE
ELSE, YOU SAY "YOU OWE ME A COKE." THE FIRST ONE
TO SAY IT, GETS A TREAT. IF NOBODY SAYS IT, IT'S
BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.2 SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 03-31-1971
NEVER WALK ON CRACKS ON SIDEWALKS OR IT WILL BRING
YOU BAD LUCK.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER SCHOOL FRIENDS.
Where learned: INDIANA ; South Bend
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.2 |
Date learned: 11-23-1967
WHEN A PERSON DIED ON A FEATHER MATTRESS, THERE WOULD BE A CROWN
OF FEATHERS INSIDE THE MATTRESS IF THAT PERSON WENT TO HEAVEN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; BRENTWOOD
James Callow Keyword(s): ANGEL CROWN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.2 |
Date learned: 07-05-1973
GOD'S MOVING THE FURNITURE WHEN IT THUNDERS: "GOD'S MOVING
THE FURNITURE."
Submitter comment:
Learned in childhood.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector share the same surname.
Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Lightning Thunder BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.2 BELIEF -- Weather sign or control P890.7 |
Date learned: CHILDHOOD