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IF YOU TOUCH THE HUMP ON A HUNCHBACK IT IS GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 08-02-1968
NEVER TOUCH A SHED SNAKE SKIN. IT'S VERY BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 08-02-1968
KNOCK ON WOOD FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck Plants SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
PULLING PETALS OFF A DAISY WHILE CHANTING WITH EACH PETAL:
"HE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT..." WHICHEVER PETAL YOU
END ON IS YOUR FATE.
Where learned: CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs BELIEF -- Use of Object SPEECH -- Formula SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
KNOCK ON WOOD FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck Plants SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 00-00-1969
BAD LUCK TO GO BACK FOR SOMETHING.
IF YOU START OFF SOMEWHERE AND FORGOT SOMETHING, STOP AND MAKE
A CROSS MARK WITH YUR FOOT AND SPIT IN IT BEFORE GOING BACK
FOR IT.
Submitter comment: MY UNCLE BILLY USED TO DO THIS.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HERNDON
Date learned: 07-20-1968
SPIT ON YOUR HOOK WHEN FISHING TO INSURE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HERNDON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck Animals SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 07-27-1968
IF YOU DROP A COMB, YOU MUST STEP ON IT OR YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of Object Human beings and their activities BELIEF -- Bad luck Objects SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WHEN YOU FORGET SOMETHING AND RETURN TO RETRIEVE IT, YOU MUST
TURN AROUND THREE TIMES, SAYING "SON OF A BITCH" EACH TIME,
OR YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple BELIEF -- Bad luck Leaving Entering Returning home Travel SPEECH -- Formula SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WHEN A BLACK CAT CROSSES IN FRONT OF YOU, TURN YOUR HAT AROUND AND
SPIT OVER YOUR LEFT SHOULDER TO BREAK THE SPELL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Conversions Animals SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 07-19-1968
IF YOU FORGET SOMETHING WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO SOMEWHERE AND
YOU GO BACK TO GET IT, YOU HAVE TO SPIT BEHIND YOU FOR GOOD
LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MOUNT PLEASANT
Date learned: 07-21-1968
IT MEANT BAD LUCK IF AFTR LEAVING THE HOUSE, A PERSON HAD TO
TURN BACK FOR SOMETHING FORGOTTEN, UNLESS HE MADE AN X
WITH THE TOE OF HIS SHOE ON THE GROUND.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PULASKI
Date learned: 08-11-1968
SPIT ON NEW SHOES FOR LUCK.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HOPKINSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 04-15-1972
IF THE TAILLIGHT OF A CAR IS BURNED OUT, SAY "OCTADIDDLE"
AND RECEIVE EIGHT KISSES.
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 09-16-1973
IF YOU SEE A RED BIRD, THROW HIM A KISS AND YOU WILL HAVE
COMPANY.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated on 09-01-11
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 11-01-1197
KISSING SOMEONE UNDER A SPRIG OF MISTLETOE BRINGS GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Good luck SPEECH -- Gesture |
KNOCKING ON WOOD WHEN SAYING SOMETHING BAD KEEPS IT FROM
HAPPENING TO YOU.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; MADISON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Number Emptiness, nothingness, zero BELIEF -- Conversions Plants SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 11-11-1973
HOLDING YOUR FEET UP WHEN GOING OVER A BRIDGE OR
RAILROAD TRACKS OR HOLDING YOUR BREATH GOING OVER A
BRIDGE--BOTH SO YOU WON'T DROWN OR GET YOUR FEET WET
OR RUN OVER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 10-03-1973
IF YOU START THE DAY ON THE RIGHT FOOT, YOU'RE FREE
FROM DANGER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 10-08-1973