The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

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RHYME

A HAMMER HAS A HEAD, BUT NEVER WEARS A HAT,/
ALTHOUGH A SHIRT HAS A TAIL, IT'S NO RELATION TO A CAT.

Submitter comment:

A SIMPLE PLAY ON WORDS WHICH PERSONIFIES A HAMMER AND
GIVES LIFE TO A SHIRT.THE INFORMANT REMEMBERS THIS RHYME
FROM HIS CHILDHOOD DAYS. IT'S SIMPLY A NICE LITTLE RHYME THAT
CAN BE INTERPRETED TO SUIT THE SITUATION.

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Updated by TRD

Where learned: HOME

Keyword(s): CAT ; Contrary ; Hammer ; Hat ; HEAD ; Opposition ; PERSONIFICATION ; RHYME ; RIDDLE ; Shirt ; Tail

Subject headings:

Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Riddle True Riddle

Date learned: 11-10-1971

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Retort

Is that a water proof shirt you have on?

No, Why?

That's a pisser of a tie you've got on.

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs Added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Taste?

Keyword(s): INSULT ; Language ; Pisser ; RETORT ; Shirt ; SLANG ; Tease ; Tie ; Waterproof

Subject headings:

SPEECH -- Formula

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