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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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SHAME, SHAME, DOUBLE SHAME,
EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME.
Submitter comment:
THIS WAS CHANTED WHENEVER A TEACHER SCOLDED A STUDENT
IN FRONT OF THE CLASS.
Where learned: DORMITORY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse Lyrical Verse |
RUSSIAN PROVERB
HE WHO FEARS NOTHING STILL FEARS PEOPLE LAUGHING AT HIM.
Where learned: WESTERN RUSSIA
Keyword(s): DERISION SCORN, SATIRE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- V233 |
Date learned: 00001898 - 1905
"Goodie Edition"
Submitter comment:
This is the colloquial phrase used by residents of
McBain, Michigan to indicate someone or something that
is particularly run-down or slovenly.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Sterling Heights
Keyword(s): Sarcasm, derision
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Proper Name |
That's all right
That's o.k.
You're gonna work
For us someday!
Submitter comment:
This cheer was learned by my sister, Jennifer, who
attended Northwestern University. The cheer was
used by Northwestern football fans when their opponents
were winning the game.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; Evanston ; Northwestern University
Keyword(s): Chant, humor, derision
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Custom Festival Custom Festival |
Date learned: 00001982CA