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FIRST IS WORST, LAST IS BEST
Submitter comment:
EXPRESSION USED BY CHILDREN RACING TO GET SOMEWHERE. THIS WAS
LEARNED IN DETROIT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 11-00-1973
GOOD LUCK CHARM
WHEN MY MOTHER WAS A CHILD, SHE AND HER FRIENDS HAD A CHARM
THEY RECITED WHEN THE STREET LIGHTS CAME ON. WHEN THE
STREET LIGHTS CAME ON THEY SAID:
ONE, TWO, THREE, GOOD LUCK FOR ME.
Submitter comment:
THIS WORKED ONLY IF IT WAS SAID AT THE EXACT MOMENT THAT THE
STREET LIGHTS CAME ON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief C860.686 |
Date learned: 09-20-1969