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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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AS A BEAUTY I AM NO STAR,
THERE ARE OTHERS MUCH MORE HANDSOME BY FAR.
BUT MY FACE, I DON'T MIND IT,
BECAUSE I'M BEHIND IT.
IT'S THE FOLKS UP IN FRONT THAT I JAR.
Where learned: HOME
Keyword(s): SELF-CRITICISM
| Subject headings: | 730 Lyrical Verse |
CURLERS IN MY HAIR AT NIGHT,
HEAVENS--WHAT AN AWFUL SIGHT.
I TOSS, I TURN, WHEN WILL I LEARN--
THAT BEAUTY ISN'T WORTH THE FIGHT!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): INTERNAL RHYME ; SELF-CRITICISM
| Subject headings: | 730 Lyrical Verse |
WHO CARES? NOT I.
I KNOW HOW UGLY I ARE,
MY FACE IT AIN'T NO STAR,
BUT I DON'T MIND IT,
CAUSE I'M BEHIND IT,
IT'S THE FOLKS OUT FRONT GET THE JAR.
Submitter comment: FROM CHILDHOOD
Where learned: OHIO ; MASSILLON
Keyword(s): SELF-CRITICISM
| Subject headings: | 730 Lyrical Verse |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
THE CAMEL NEVER SEES HIS OWN HUMP. (TRANSLATION)
EL JAMEL MA SHOOFS HURR DUPTOO. (LEBANESE)
Where learned: PHONE
Keyword(s): ANIMAL
James Callow Keyword(s): FAULTS CRITICISM ; OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
PROVERB
(TRANSLATION)
THE CAMEL NEVER SEES HIS OWN HUMP, BUT HE SEES THE DUST IN
SOMEONE ELSE'S EYE.
(TRANSLATION)
IL JAMMED MU SHOOS HEL DUBTA, BUS BE SHOOF IL USHE BE
AYND GUYROO. (LEBANESE ASSUMED)
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANIMAL
James Callow Keyword(s): FAULTS CRITICISM ; OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-23-1970
DEFINITION
CANADIANS ARE NICKLE-PLATED AMERICANS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): COMPARISON
James Callow Keyword(s): CRITICISM ; NATIONALISM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral PROVERB -- Blason Populaire |
Date learned: 09-19-1969
PROVERB
EVERY GIRL CAN KEEP HOUSE LIKE HER MOTHER UNTIL SHE TRIES.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID THAT THIS WAS A FAVORITE EXPRESSION OF HER MOTHER.
SHE ALSO ADDED THAT IT HAS BECOME A FAVORITE OF HERS.
Data entry tech comment: IT IS A FAVORITE OF OURS.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): CRITICISM IRONY
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 11-12-1971
PROVERB
THE GIRL WHO CANNOT DANCE SAYS THE BAND CANNOT PLAY.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; STUDENT UNION BUILDING
Keyword(s): CRITICISM
| Subject headings: | Favorites PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 03-30-1971
PROVERBIAL COMPARISON
THE GIRL WHO CAN,T DANCE SAYS, 'THE BAND CAN'T PLAY.'
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ALLEN PARK
Keyword(s): CRITICISM
| Subject headings: | Favorites PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
AUTOGRAPH VERSE
IF YOU SEE A MONKEY UP IN A TREE,
PULL HIS TAIL AND THINK OF ME.
Submitter comment: FROM HER AUTOGRAPH BOOK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
Keyword(s): COUPLET ; HUMOR ; REMEMBRANCE ; SURPRISE ENDING
James Callow Keyword(s): METER: IAMBS ; RHYME: AA ; RHYME: INTERNAL ; SELF-CRITICISM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Remember me |
Date learned: 00-00-1938
BLASON POPULAIRE
PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES SHOULDN'T THROW STONES.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): HYPOCRISY CRITICISM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim PROVERB -- Blason Populaire |
Date learned: 06-16-1972