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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE POLOCK THAT LOCKED HIS KEYS IN HIS CAR?
IT TOOK HIM THREE HOURS TO GET HIS FAMILY OUT.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 02-23-1979
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POPE JOHN PAUL JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE POPE'S FIRST MIRACLE? HE MADE A BLIND MAN DEAF
Submitter comment:
SINCE THE POLISH POPE WAS ELECTED IN 1978, A PLETHORA OF HYBRID
POLISH-RELIGIOUS JOKES HAVE BEEN CIRCULATING. THESE ARE EXAMPLES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MILFORD
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 00-00-1978
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POPE JOHN PAUL JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE NEW VESTMENTS REQUIRED AT THE VATICAN?
THEY HAVE TO WEAR BOWLING SHIRTS AND TENNIS SHOES.
Submitter comment:
SINCE THE POLISH POPE WAS ELECTED IN 1978, A PLETHORA OF HYBRID
POLISH-RELIGIOUS JOKES HAVE BEEN CIRCULATING. THESE ARE EXAMPLES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MILFORD
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 00-00-1978
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POPE JOHN PAUL JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
ALL THE URINALS AT THE VATICAN WERE RAISED. THE POPE WANTED
TO KEEP THE CARDINALS ON THEIR TOES.
Submitter comment:
SINCE THE POLISH POPE WAS ELECTED IN 1978, A PLETHORA OF HYBRID
POLISH-RELIGIOUS JOKES HAVE BEEN CIRCULATING. THESE ARE EXAMPLES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MILFORD
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 00-00-1978
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POLISH JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE POLACK WHO DIED RAKING LEAVES? HE FELL OUT OF
THE TREE.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
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POLISH JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE POLACK WHO DIED DRINKING MILK? THE COW SAT
DOWN.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: CA00001976
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POLISH JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MAN WHO GOT RICH WITH A BAG OF CHEERIOS? HE
TOOK THEM TO HAMTRAMCK AND SOLD THEM AS DONUT SEEDS.
Submitter comment:
HAMTRAMCK, MICHIGAN IS KNOWN FOR ITS LARGE POLISH COMMUNITY.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): DOUGHNUT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: CA00001976
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RIDDLE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
WHY DON'T POLACKS KILL MOSQUITOS? BECAUSE IT IS
AGAINST THE LAW TO KILL THEIR NATIONAL BIRD.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
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POLISH JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
WHAT'S FUNNIER THAN TWO POLACKS DIGGING A BASEMENT IN AN ICE
SHANTY?
TWO ITALIANS WAITING TO POUR THE CEMENT}
Submitter comment:
THIS JOKE CAME TO ME FROM A HIGH SCHOOL WHERE I LIVE. THIS JOKE HAS
HAD MANY ETHNIC VARATIONS, FROM THE POLISH TO THE BLACKS. I FIND THIS
VERY INTERESTING THAT ONE JOKE CAN BE SO DIVERSIFIED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; RIVERVIEW
| Subject headings: | AFRO ITAL BELIEF -- Poli |
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POLISH JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
HOW DO YOU DRIVE A POLACK CRAZY?
PUT HIM IN A ROUND ROOM AND TELL HIM TO SIT IN THE CORNER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HUNTINGTON WOODS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: CA00001976
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DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE POLOCK WHO:
TOOK HIS EXPECTANT WIFE TO A GROCERY STORE BECAUSE
HE HEARD THEY GIVE FREE DELIVERIES?
Where learned: DETROIT ; REGINA HIGH SCHOOL
James Callow Keyword(s): BIRTH ; PUN ON DELIVERY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 00-00-1977
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DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE POLOCK WHO:
WAS SO LAZY HE MARRIED A PREGNANT WOMAN?
Where learned: DETROIT ; REGINA HIGH SCHOOL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
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DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE POLOCK WHO:
WOULDN'T GO OUT WITH HIS WIFE BECAUSE HE KNEW SHE WAS MARRIED?
Where learned: DETROIT ; REGINA HIGH SCHOOL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
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DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE POLOCK WHO:
THOUGHT THE TYPEWRITER WAS PREGNANT BECAUSE IT MISSED A PERIOD.
Where learned: DETROIT ; REGINA HIGH SCHOOL
James Callow Keyword(s): MENSTRUATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
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DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE POLOCK WHO:
THOUGHT "NO KIDDING" MEANT A FORM OF BIRTH CONTROL?
Where learned: DETROIT ; REGINA HIGH SCHOOL
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN ON KID ; SLANG: KID FOR CHILD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
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DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE POLOCK WHO:
THOUGHT MOBY DICK WAS A FORM OF VENEREAL DISEASE?
Where learned: DETROIT ; REGINA HIGH SCHOOL
James Callow Keyword(s): SLANG: DICK FOR PENIS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
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DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE POLOCK WHO:
THOUGHT MANUAL LABOR WAS THE PRESIDENT OF MEXICO?
Where learned: DETROIT ; REGINA HIGH SCHOOL
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN OF THE NAME MANUEL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
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DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE POLOCK WHO:
THOUGHT A MUSHROOM WAS A PLACE TO NECK?
Where learned: DETROIT ; REGINA HIGH SCHOOL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
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DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE POLOCK WHO:
STUDIED FIVE DAYS TO TAKE A URINE TEST?
Where learned: DETROIT ; REGINA HIGH SCHOOL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
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POLISH JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
WHY DO THEY ONLY HAVE TWO PALLBEARERS AT A POLISH FUNERAL?
BECAUSE A GARBAGE CAN ONLY HAS TWO HANDLES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 02-00-1980