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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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RIDDLE
Q: WHO ALWAYS GOES TO BED WITH HIS SHOES ON?
A: A HORSE
Data entry tech comment: ANOTHER EXAMPLE IN THE 5 X 8 CARD FILES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANIMAL (A) ; LITERAL NONOPPOSITIONAL ; WEARABLE (Q) ; WISDOM
James Callow Keyword(s): HORSESHOES
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
GROUNDHOG (MOUNTAIN RECIPE)
SKIN THE GROUNDHOG, REMOVE THE GLANDS FROM UNDER THE LEGS, GUT, AND
SOAK OVERNIGHT IN SALTY WATER. THE HIDE WAS OFTEN PLACED IN A BUCKET
OF ASHES OVER WHICH WATER WAS POURED. AFTER THE ASHES HAD TAKEN THE
HAIR OFF, THE HIDE WAS REMOVED, DRIED, KNEADED, AND CUT UP IN STRIPS
FOR SHOESSTRINGS. PARBOIL WITH SPICEWOOD TWIGS (TO TAKE THE WILD
TASTE OUT) UNTIL TENDER. PEPPER AND PUT IN A GREASED PAN TO BAKE
UNTIL TENDER IN WATER CONTAINING TWO CARROTS, GARLIC, AND A PIECE
OF FAT MEAT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): SHOESTRINGS
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Food |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
BELIEF
DURING THE FIRST SNOW, IF YOU GO OUT BAREFOOT,
YOU WILL NOT BE SICK ALL WINTER.
Where learned: PLACE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): SHOES
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
BASKETBALL SUPERSTITION
IF A BASKETBALL TEAM HAS A VERY GOOD SEASON THE CAPTAIN'S SHOES ARE
HUNG PERMANENTLY IN THE LOCKER ROOM. THIS IS SAID TO BRING THE TEAM
GOOD LUCK IN FOLLOWING YEARS.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Keyword(s): SOCIAL RELATIONS ; SPORTS ; SUPERNATURAL: CAPTAIN'S SHOES AS LUCKY CHARM
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress HandsFeet BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Good luck P881.19 |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WHEN YOU SEE TWO WHITE BUTTERFLYS, THEN YOU CAN GO BAREFOOT
IN THE SUMMER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): WITHOUT SHOES
| Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- Measure of time Summer |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
ON MAY 1ST BEGIN GOING BAREFOOT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; FRANKLIN
James Callow Keyword(s): WITHOUT SHOES
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails |
Date learned: 06-17-1973
FINNISH SAYING
IT FITS LIKE A MOCCASIN IN DUNG.
Submitter comment: {FINNISH} SOPII NIEN KO PIAKSU PASKAHAN.
Keyword(s): SHOES FECES
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
WEAR ON THE HEEL - SPEND A GOOD DEAL
WEAR ON THE BALL - SPEND ALL
WEAR ON THE TOE - SPEND AS YOU GO
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): FEET SHOES
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb |
Date learned: 10-13-1965
Proverb
Close only counts in horseshoes.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Close ; HORSESHOES ; Maxim ; PROVERB ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
HIGH HEELS WORN BY A PREGNANT WOMAN WILL BRING A
CROSS-EYED CHILD.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Cross-eyes ; High Heels ; PREGNANCY ; SHOES
James Callow Keyword(s): SHOES
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 10-13-1973
SUPERSTITION
IF YOU BURY A PERSON WITHOUT SHOES, THEY WILL COME BACK AND
HAUNT YOU.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
Keyword(s): Barefoot ; BELIEF ; Bury ; DEATH ; SHOES ; SUPERSTITION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 02-27-1971
SHOE BELIEF
DO NOT PUT YOUR SHOES ON THE TABLE, OR YOU WILL HAVE A FIGHT.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; CUSTOM ; FIGHT ; SHOES ; SUPERSTITION ; Table
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE ; CLOTHING ; HOSTILITY ; NEGATIVE
| Subject headings: | Daily Life BELIEF -- P87O |
Date learned: 03-21-1972
AT SIENA HEIGHTS COLLEGE, IN ADRIAN, MICHIGAN, THE STUDENTS
WOULD PUT THEIR SHOES OUTSIDE THE DOOR OF THEIR ROOM
ON DECEMBER 6, AND THE NEXT MORNING THERE WOULD BE AN
APPLE AND SOME CANDY IN THEIR SHOES.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; ADRIAN
Keyword(s): Apples ; CANDY ; Celebrate ; CUSTOM ; FOOD ; holiday ; Nick ; Saint ; SHOES ; ST. NICHOLAS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 6 Feast of St. Nicholas |
Date learned: 10-22-1968
IF ONE PUTS EITHER HIS HAT OR SHOES ON THE BED, HE
WILL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): Bed ; BELIEF ; CLOTHING ; Fashion ; Hat ; LUCK ; Placement ; PREDICTION ; SHOES ; SUPERSTITION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Good luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) BELIEF -- Bad luck Furniture (bed, table, chair, etc.) |
Date learned: 02-20-1970