The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

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HOW DID HELEN KELLER BURN HER FINGERS?
SHE WAS READING THE WAFFLE IRON.

James Callow comment:

HELEN KELLER WAS DEAF AND BLIND

Where learned: LOUISIANA ; New Orleans

James Callow Keyword(s): BRAILLE

Subject headings:

PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote

Date learned: 00001972 (SUMMER)

HOW DID HELEN KELLER BURN HER FINGERS?
TRYING TO READ THE WAFFLE IRON.

Submitter comment: HE LEARNED THIS FROM FRIENDS AT SCHOOL

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM

Keyword(s): BRAILLE

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RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 10-11-1967

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How did Helen Keller burn her fingers?

She was reading a waffle iron

Data entry tech comment:

Helen Keller was an American author, political activist and lecturer who lived from 1880-1968. She was deaf and blind.

Motifs added by TRD

Where learned: LOUISIANA ; New Orleans

Keyword(s): BLIND ; BLINDNESS ; BRAILLE ; DEAF ; Distasteful ; IRON ; JOKE

Subject headings:

PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote

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