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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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Superstition: Academics
Belief:
Don't shave from the time of studying for an exam until the student takes the exam.
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James Callow comment:
Original BN [P880] crossed out and F537 is written next to it.
Where learned: SCHOOL ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; Myself
Keyword(s): Academics ; BELIEF ; Books ; EDUCATION ; EDUCATION ADVICE ; GROOMING ; jinx ; Shaving ; Studying ; SUPERSTITION
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
Graffiti
When you're up to your ass in alligators, it's hard to remember that your primary objective was to drain the swamp.
Submitter comment:
Graffiti regarding final examinations and the purposes of education.
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James Callow comment:
Upper left hand corner, the name JIM: is written.
Bottomright hand corner, the name Dick Kowalczyk is written.
Where learned: UNKNOWN
Keyword(s): Alligators ; EDUCATION ; EDUCATION ADVICE ; GRAFFITI
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Custom
Slate:
When the informant was of grade-school age, it was mandatory to come to school with a slate and a sponge wet enough to last for the whole day.
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Original BN [M243] crossed out. Replaced with current classification
Where learned: HOME ; PENNSYLVANIA ; PITTSBURGH
Keyword(s): CUSTOM ; EDUCATION ; Learning ; Objects ; SCHOOL ; TOOLS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
Ethnic: Belgium
Homework Law:
In Belgium, where 51/2 days of school per week is the rule, there is a law which limits the amount of homework to 2 hours per day for any student.
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Original BN [F574.5, F574.82] crossed out. Replaced with current classification
Where learned: HOME ; PENNSYLVANIA ; PITTSBURGH
Keyword(s): Belgium ; EDUCATION ; ETHNIC ; Homework ; Law ; SCHOOL ; Student
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
Proverb
Who cares if school keeps or not?
Submitter comment:
Who Cares?
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Located in pile marked Duplicates and Other Rejects
Keyword(s): Care ; Concern ; EDUCATION ; SCHOOL
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
DON'T LET YOUR BOOKS INTERFERE WITH YOUR EDUCATION.
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Updated by TRD
Where learned: OHIO ; TROTWOOD
Keyword(s): Books ; EDUCATION ; HUMOR ; JOKE ; PROVERB ; PUN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
UNIVERSITY BELIEF
THERE IS A TRADITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN THAT IF
YOU STEP ON THE "M" EMBLAZED IN THE CROSSROADS OF THE SCHOOL,
YOU WILL FLUNK YOUR NEXT EXAM.
Submitter comment:
WHEN A STUDENT AT U OF M, THE INFORMANT TRIED TO DISPROVE THE
TRADITION BY STEPPING ON THE "M" AFTER STUDYING FOR A TEST AND
FEELING FAIRLY CONFIDENT. SHE FAILED HER EXAM.
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THERE IS ANOTHER LIKE THIS IN THE ARCHIVE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; HOLDEN HALL ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): EDUCATION ; SYMBOL ; WALKING PROHIBITION
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- School |
Date learned: 12-01-1967