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ITALIAN FOLK DANCE--LABALLARELLA (THE LITTLE DANCE)
DANCE IS DONE TO A FAST AND RHYTHMIC ACCORDIAN MUSIC.
A LARGE CIRCLE OF DANCERS IS FORMED WHO JOIN HANDS AND
DANCE IN A MOVING CIRCLE, WHICH CHANGES DIRECTIONS AFTER
EVERY COMPLETE TURN OF THE CIRCLE, AND EVENTUALLY THE
CIRCLE WILL STOP AND TWO DANCERS WILL BREAK OFF THE
CIRCLE INTO THE MIDDLE AND DO A MORE ELABORATE DANCE
WHILE THOSE IN THE CIRCLE WILL CLAP THEIR HANDS, AND KICK
THEIR FEET TO THE MUSIC. DANCE ALSO CALLED THE "TARANTELLA."
Submitter comment: THIS IS THE AMERICANIZED VERSION OF THE ITALIAN DANCE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): TARANTELLA
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Group |
PROVERBIAL PHRASE
SHAVE AND A HAIRCUT
SIX BITS,
WHO IS THE BARBER?
TOM MIX.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Keyword(s): TOM MIX=OLD TIME MOVIE STAR
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse Lyrical Verse |
G.I. SHOES,
G.I. HAT,
G.I. THIS AND
G.I. THAT.
G.I. LIKE YOU
G.I. DO.
G.I. HOPE YOU LIKE ME, TOO.
Submitter comment: AUTOGRAPH BOOK 1963
Data entry tech comment: ADDED COMMAS WHERE NEEDED
Where learned: TEXAS ; SAN ANTONIO
Keyword(s): MILITARY
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Translations, plays on words, symbol writing |
Date learned: 00-00-1963
BAR SONG
AT THE BAR, AT THE BAR,
WHERE I SMOKED MY FIRST CIGAR,
AS THE NICKLES AND THE DIMES ROLLED AWAY.
IT WAS THERE BY CHANCE,
THAT I LOST MY SUNDAY PANTS,
AT THE BAR, AT THE BAR ONE DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): APPARENTLY A MILITARY SONG
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F535 |
Date learned: 12-00-1974
MILITARY CADENCE SONG
WOAH, WOAH, WOOAH, WOAH, WOAH, WOOAH.
WOAH, WOAH, WOOAH, WOAH, WOAH, WOOAH.
SGT., SGT., CAN'T YOU SEE?
THIS OL' DRILL IS KILLING ME.
SGT., SGT., CAN'T YOU SEE?
THIS OL' DRILL IS KILLING ME.
MISERY, MISERY.
MISERY, MISERY.
MISERY, MISERY.
THAT'S ALL THIS TRAINING MEANS TO ME
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): MILITARY TRAINING BASIC TRAINING ; SERGEANT SONG, LIKE CAPTAIN SONG
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- War cries CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F535 |
Date learned: 12-00-1974
JUMP-ROPE RHYME
SHIRLEY TEMPLE WENT TO FRANCE
TO TEACH THE GIRLS THE WATUSI DANCE.
FIRST ON THE HEEL THEN ON THE TOE.
SPLIT THE ROPE AND AROUND SHE GOES.
SALUTE TO YOUR PARTNER, CURTSEY TO THE QUEEN,
TOUCH THE BOTTOM OF THE SUBMARINE.
I LIKE COFFEE, I LIKE TEA
I LIKE A WHITE BOY AND HE LIKES ME.
HEY, WHITE BOY, YOU DON'T SHINE.
HERE COMES A COLORED BOY TO BEAT YOUR BEHIND!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): MOVIE STAR ; NEGRO
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 11-00-1974
MNEMONIC DEVICE
H-O-M-E-S
Submitter comment:
THE WORD HOMES HELPS TO REMEMBER THE GREAT LAKES
INFORMANT SAID HE LEARNED THE DEVICE FROM SOME OF HIS FRIENDS AT
SCHOOL. HE DIDN'T REMEMBER WHO TOLD IT TO HIM BUT SAID IT WAS USED
BY ALMOST EVERYONE IN HIS CLASS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MADISON HEIGHTS
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION ; LAKES: HURON, ONTARIO, MICHIGAN, ERIE, SUPERIOR
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- MNEM |
Date learned: 10-00-1973
NEVER STEP OVER URINE OR A STAR WILL FORM ON YOUR EYELID.
Where learned: LOUISIANA ; New Orleans
James Callow Keyword(s): STY? STAR?
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: CA11001973
JOSE
JOSE LIVED IN A SMALL MEXICAN VILLAGE AND WON A CONTEST TO SEE
FOR FREE A MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAME. THE VILLAGE BEING SMALL,
GOT HIM DRESSED AND PREPARED AND SENT HIM OFF WITH A BRASS BAND
ON HIS RETURN, THE CITIZENS GAVE HIM A HERO'S WELCOME. THEY WENT
TO THE SCHOOL SO HE COULD TELL THEM OF HIS VISIT AND EXPERIENCES
IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY. HE MOST REMEMBERED WHEN 53,333 PEOPLE STOOD
UP BEFORE THE GAME AND SANG "JOSE CAN YOU SEE?".
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote |
Date learned: 10-07-1972
RHYME
FIRST THEY HIRED ME,
THEN THEY FIRED ME,
THEN BY GOLLY I LEFT MY WIFE AND 23 CHILDREN TO DIE OF STARVATION
AND THOUGH IT WAS RIGHT. {THOUGHT?}
Submitter comment:
THIS IS SAID WHILE WALKING, WITH THE BEAT COINCIDING WITH THE PACE
OF THE WALK. THE INDIVIDUAL SAYS THE FIRST WORK OF THE RHYME
WHILE STEPPING DOWN WITH HIS LEFT FOOT, AND FINISHES SO THAT WHEN
HE SAYS "RIGHT," HE LANDS ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON ; TOLD IN
James Callow Keyword(s): MILITARY CADENCE?
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Verse without Music Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse C730.349 |
Date learned: 09-26-1972
MIZSLE - LITHUANIAN RIDDLE
Q: PRAMUSI LEDAZ, RASE SIDABIG; PRANUISE SIDABIG, RASIAUKSG.
Q: BREAK ICE, FIND SILVER; BREAK SILVER, FIND GOLD.
A: KIAUSINIS - AN EGG.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): EATABLES AND DRINKS ; MONETARY (Q) ; NATURAL PHENOMENON (Q)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 03-08-1968
RIDDLE
Q: IF I HAD A HEAD AND A TAIL BUT NO BODY? WHAT AM I?
A: A COIN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): MONETARY ITEMS (A) ; PARTS OF THE BODY (Q) ; PRIVATIONAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
RIDDLE
A: A COIN.
James Callow comment: INCOMPLETE: CARD(S) MISSING
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): MONETARY ITEMS (A) ; PARTS OF THE BODY (Q) ; PRIVATIONAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 03-08-1970
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT IS IT THAT GOES FAST BUT NOT FAR?
A: A DOLLAR BILL.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN BY COLLECTOR
Keyword(s): ACTIONS (Q) ; CAUSAL OPPOSITIONAL ; MONETARY ITEMS (A) ; WISDOM
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
RIDDLE
Q: IT HAS A HEAD. IT HAS A TAIL, BUT IT DOES NOT HAVE A BODY.
WHAT IS IT?
A: A PENNY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): MONETARY ITEMS (A) ; PARTS OF THE BODY (Q) ; PRIVATIONAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
MONEY RIDDLE
Q: HOW CAN ONE HAVE 30 CENTS WITH ONLY TWO COINS IF ONE OF THEM IS
NOT A NICKLE?
A: EASY, ONE QUARTER AND ONE NICKLE. ONE OF THEM IS NOT A NICKLE,
IT IS A QUARTER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANTITHETICAL ; MONETARY ITEMS (A) ; MONETARY ITEMS (Q)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
3 MEN AT HOTEL RIDDLE
Q: THREE MEN WENT TO A HOTEL AND RENTED A ROOM. THE MANAGER CHARGED
THEM 30.00 DOLLARS $10.00 APIECE. THE ROOM WASN'T THAT GOOD SO THE
MANAGER DECIDED TO RETURN $5.00, TO SPLIT AMONG THE THREE MEN. THE
BELLBOY WAS SENT WITH THE MONEY AND ON THE WAY HE DECIDED TO KEEP
$2.00 AND GIVE THEM $3.00, $1.00 APIECE. THEREFORE, THEY EACH PAID
$9.00. BUT 9X3=27 AND 27+2>29. WHERE'S THE OTHER DOLLAR?
A: THAT'S THE WRONG WAY TO FIGURE IT OUT. THE MANAGER HAS $25.00.
25+5=30
James Callow comment: THE PATRONS HAVE $1 EACH=$3; THE BELLBOY HAS $2. TOTAL $30
Where learned: INDIANA ; University of Notre Dame ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): MONETARY (Q) ; MONETARY ITEMS (A) ; PERSONS (Q) ; PERSONS (Q)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
RIDDLE
Q: WHY DID THE LADY OPEN HER PURSE OUTSIDE?
A: SHE THOUGHT THERE WAS GOING TO BE SOME CHANGE IN THE WEATHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): AN ACTION (A) ; CONUNDRUM ; MONETARY (Q)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-20-1968
RIDDLE
Q: WOMEN ARE LIKE MONEY.
A: YOU HAVE TO KEEP THEM BUSY OR THEY LOSE INTEREST.
James Callow comment: DOESN'T SOUND LIKE A RIDDLE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): AN ACTION (A) ; METAPHORICAL ; MONETARY ITEM (Q)
James Callow Keyword(s): SEXISM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Blason Populaire RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-30-1967
RIDDLE
Q: WHY ARE RIVERS ALWAYS RICH?
A: BECAUSE THEY HAVE TWO BANKS.
Data entry tech comment: ANOTHER EXAMPLE IN THE 5 X 8 CARD FILES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BUILDING (A) ; NATURAL PHENOMENON AND ALSO MONETARY (Q)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-30-1968