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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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JOKE
DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE GIRL WHO WENT TO THE BEACH AND BAKED
HERSELF UNDER THE HOT SUN FOR SIX HOURS? SHE WANTED TO BE
THE TOAST OF THE TOWN.
James Callow Keyword(s): TOAST OF THE TOWN: CELEBRITY
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote |
Date learned: 00-00-1983
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Retort
You must be Bob Hope's brother, No Hope.
Submitter comment:
This is a sarcastic retort used when a person has had a sarcastic remark directed towards them.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
(Bob Hope [1903-2003] was a famous celebrity and humanitarian.)
James Callow comment:
Odd First Name (Regarding No Hope).
Keyword(s): CELEBRITY ; COMEBACK ; INSULT ; Pop Culture ; RETORT ; SARCASM ; Wisecrack
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Retort
You must be Lana Turner's sister, Stomach Turner.
Submitter comment:
This is a sarcastic retort used when a person has had a sarcastic remark directed towards them.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
Lana Turner [1921-1995] was a famous actress.
James Callow comment:
Taunt in Prose
Keyword(s): CELEBRITY ; COMEBACK ; INSULT ; RETORT ; SARCASM ; Wisecrack
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |