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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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VERSE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
THE NIGHT WAS DARK, THE SKY WAS BLUE, AROUND THE CORNER A WAGON FLEW.
A SHOT WAS FIRED, A SCREAM WAS HEARD, AND A MAN WAS HIT BY A FLYING TURD.
Submitter comment:
THIS VERSE IS CURRENTLY GOING AROUND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Where learned: DETROIT ; TOLD IN
James Callow Keyword(s): RHYME: AABB ; SCATALOGICAL
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Narrative Verse Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Art Craft Architecture Art, Craft, Architecture |
Date learned: 09-20-72
SUPERSTITION
POLISH PEOPLE NEVER PUT SHOES ON BED - BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): LOCATION POSITION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.1 |
Date learned: 11-30-1972
SUPERSTITION
POLISH PEOPLE DON'T KISS IN DOORWAYS - BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): LOCATION POSITION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck P882.2 SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 11-30-1972
PRANKS - PENNSYLVANNIA
PUSH OUTHOUSES FOR HALLOWEEN PRANK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): SCATOLOGICAL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- October 31 Halloween CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 11-30-1972
JOKE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
QUESTION: WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN SWALLOWED BY AN ELEPHANT?
ANSWER: YOU RUN AROUND TIL YOU GET POOPED OUT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): SCATOLOGICAL BOWEL MOVEMENT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-30-1972
RELIGIOUS CUSTOM
THE JEWISH PEOPLE LEAVE A GLASS OF WATER OUTSIDE WHEN GOING TO A
FUNERAL. THEY WASH THEIR HANDS WITH IT WHEN THEY RETURN FROM THE
CEMETARY.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
James Callow Keyword(s): CEMETERY ; PURIFICATION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
WHAT TIME WILL YOU BE HOME?
WHAT TIME WILL YOU BE HOME? PLENTY AFTER 12:00. (IF SAID QUICKLY
IT SOUNDS LIKE 20 AFTER 12:00. MAUREEN'S INFORMANTS WERE HER PARENTS
EDWARD OF IRISH AND FRENCH DESCENT AND PATRICIA OF IRISH AND BOHEMIAN
DESCENT
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): CATCH TRICK
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 11-08-1972
QUESTION: WHAT IS THE FIRST LETTER IN YELLOW?
ANSWER: Y (MEANING WHY)
SECOND ANSWER : CAUSE I WANT TO KNOW.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): CATCH QUESTION
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-00-1972
PAPERCATS
IN MEXICO, IF YOU ARE DYING, YOU MAKE A 1000 PAPER CATS. IF YOU
MAKE A 1000, (THOUSAND) YOU WILL LIVE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN ;
James Callow Keyword(s): CAT ; THOUSAND
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: CA1963-1975
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN, FELT, OR HEARD, YET HAS A NAME?
A: NOTHING
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): AN ACTION (A) ; COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATED MATTER (Q)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
MIZSLE - LITHUANIAN RIDDLE
Q: KAS SALDESNIS US NEDIZ? - WHAT IS SWEETER THAN HONEY?
A: MIEGAS - SLEEP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): AN ACTION (A) ; COMMUNICATIONS AND ; EATABLE (HONEY) (Q)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 03-20-1968
PRETENDED OBSCENE RIDDLE
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
Q: WHAT IS A FOUR LETTER WORD FOR INTERCOURSE?
A: TALK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): AN ACTION (A) ; COMMUNICATION (Q) ; LITERAL NONOPPOSITIONAL
James Callow Keyword(s): SEX
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 09-00-1971
THE UNSEEN CAT RIDDLE
Q: HOW WOULD YOU SEE A BLACK CAT IN A DARK ROOM WITH NO WINDOWS
AT MIDNIGHT?
A: YOU WOULD TURN ON THE LIGHT.
Submitter comment:
ANTITHETICAL OPPOSITIONAL
TOLD TO INFORMANT BY HER 3RD GRADE TEACHER, MRS. CLAPPER.
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): ACTIONS (A) ; ANIMAL (Q) ; CATCH QUESTION
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 10-28-1968
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT ARE PEOPLE ALWAYS WILLING TO SHARE?
A: WORK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ACTIONS (A) ; CATCH ; LITERAL NONOPPOSITIONAL ; PERSONS (Q)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 09-20-1968
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT BEGINS WITH P AND ENDS WITH E AND HAS MORE THAN 200 LETTERS
IN IT?
A: POST OFFICE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BUILDING (A) ; COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATED MATTER (Q) ; LITERAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT ALWAYS HAS A COVER OVER IT, EVEN WHEN IT IS OPEN OR CLOSED?
A: A BOOK.
Submitter comment: I HEARD IT FROM MY LITTLE BROTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATED MATTER (A) ; STATE OF BEING (Q)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
RIDDLE
Q: CHICKEN IN A CAR AND THE CAR WON'T GO.
A: THAT'S (THE) WAY TO SPELL CHICAGO.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANIMAL (Q) ; COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATED ; TRANSPORTATION (Q)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT CAN YOU HOLD WITHOUT TOUCHING IT?
A: CONVERSATION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ACTIONS (Q) ; COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATED MATTER (A)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
MIZSLE - LITHUANIAN RIDDLE
Q: AKLAS BALANDIS VISZ SEMEZ ISLAKSTO. BLIND PIGEON FLIES OVER THE
WHOLE EARTH.
A: A LETTER - LAISKAS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANIMAL (Q) BIRD ; COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATED MATTER (A)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 03-20-1968