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FOR GOOD LUCK A PITCHER WILL NOT SHAVE BEFORE
A (BASEBALL) GAME.
FOR GOOD LUCK, A PITCHER WILL NOT TALK TO THE OTHER
PLAYERS IF HE IS IN THE COURSE OF PITCHING A PERFECT
GAME.
WHEN DRESSING BEFORE A GAME, A PITCHER WILL PUT ON ALL
ARTICLES OF CLOTHING FROM THE LEFT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; INTERVIEW ; SAINT MATTHEW SCHOOL
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | 881 Games / Pastimes / Sports Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Athletic sport and exercise Gymnastics BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions |
IF A CHILD'S TOOTH HAS JUST BEEN TAKEN OUT, HE WILL
IMMEDIATELY GET ON TOP OF THE ROOF FOR GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED THIS IN THAILAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; THAILAND ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Favorites ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Roof Ceiling BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions |
Date learned: 02-12-1971
WHEN YOU STUMP YOUR RIGHT BIG TOE, YOU'RE GOING TO
HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU STUMP YOUR RIGHT TOE YOU'LL HAVE GOOD LUCK.
IF YOU STUMP YOUR LEFT TOE, YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions BELIEF -- Bad luck Body parts and functions |
Date learned: 10-07-1971
INDIAN WOMEN WEAR A MARK ON THEIR FOREHEAD FOR GOOD
LUCK.
Where learned: HOME
Date learned: 10-24-1968
CROSSING THE FINGERS MEANS GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment:
SHE SAID THAT SHE LEARNED IT FROM FRIENDS WHEN
SHE WAS VERY YOUNG.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions |
Date learned: 10-08-1967
CROSSING YOUR FINGERS WHEN YOU COME UPON A DIFFICULT
TASK OR CHALLENGE SYMBOLIZES GOOD LUCK. PEOPLE
OFTEN CROSS THEIR FINGERS FOR OTHER PEOPLE AS
WELL AS THEMSELVES.
Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS LONG AGO THROUGH PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions |
Date learned: 12-02-1967
IT IS GOOD LUCK IF AN EYELASH FALLS ON YOUR CHEEK,
AND YOU CAN REMOVE IT ON THE FIRST TRY WITH YOUR
FINGER.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT ALSO SAYS IF YOU MAKE A WISH AT THE
SAME TIME, IT WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Prayer BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions |
Date learned: 02-03-1970
LEFT EAR RINGS, GOOD LUCK.
LEFT EYE ITCHES, GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 842 Ringing ears / buzzing / hot, burning BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions P842.14 BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions |
Date learned: 09-23-1969
SEE A WHITE HORSE, SPIT, AND YOU WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment:
MRS. MENZIES COULD NOT REMEMBER WHERE SHE HEARD
THIS BELIEF.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions BELIEF -- Good luck Animals |
Date learned: 07-14-1964
WHENEVER I MADE URINE, I SHOULD SPIT INTO IT FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; SIGNET BOOK ; THE NEW AMERICAN LIBRARY ; PAGE 81
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions |
Date learned: 00-00-1945
KISS YOUR ELBOW FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 08-09-1968
TO STUMP YOUR LEFT FOOT IS BAD LUCK. HOWEVER, YOU CAN GET RID
OF THE BAD LUCK IF YOU WHIRL YOURSELF AROUND AND SAY--
GO AWAY BAD LUCK
COME BACK GOOD LUCK
Where learned: SOUTH CAROLINA ; GEORGETOWN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions BELIEF -- Conversions Body parts and functions |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TO STUMP (STUB) YOUR RIGHT FOOT IS GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: SOUTH CAROLINA ; GEORGETOWN
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
YOU ARE A LUCKY PERSON IF YOUR FINGERNAILS HAVE WHITE,
HALF-CIRCLES ON THEM.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; HOPKINSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color BELIEF -- Sign Color BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions |
Date learned: 03-28-1972
IF A PERSON HAS ONLY ONE GRAY HAIR HE WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions |
Date learned: 06-00-1972