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MIZSLE - LITHUANIAN RIDDLE
Q: ILGAS - BEGALO, GILUS - BE DUNGE. - LONG - WITHOUT END, DEEP -
WITHOUT A BOTTOM.
A: ZIEDAS - A RING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANTITHETICAL OPPOSITIONAL ; STATES OF BEING (Q) ; WEARABLE (A)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 03-20-1968
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT HAS FINGERS AND THUMBS BUT NO ARMS?
A: GLOVES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): CLOTHES (A) ; PARTS OF THE BODY (Q) ; PRIVATIONAL OPPOSITIONAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 11-22-1968
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK, KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
MANDE
MANDE WHO?
MAN THE LIFE BOATS,E'RE SINKING!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRANKLIN VILLAGE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00001960S
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK, KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
OLIVE
OLIVE WHO?
I LOVE YOU!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRANKLIN VILLAGE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00001960S
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK, KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
GOLIATH
GOLIATH WHO?
GO-LIATH DOWN, YOU LOOKETH TIRED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRANKLIN VILLAGE
James Callow Keyword(s): GO LIE DOWN, YOU LOOK TIRED
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00001960S
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 |
RIDDLE
Q: IT SITS ON THE NOSE BUT KEEPS ITS LEGS BEHIND THE EARS.
A: GLASSES.
Submitter comment: TRANSLATED FROM LITHUANIAN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ACTIONS (Q) ; ANTITHETICAL ; CLOTHES (A) ; PARTS OF THE BODY (Q)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 02-17-1971
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT BEGINS WITH A T, ENDS WITH A T, AND IS FULL OF T?
A: A TEAPOT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATED MATTER (Q) ; LITERAL ; UTENSILS (A)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
RIDDLE
Q: FIVE MAN CARRYING A SINGLE TIMBER.
A: A SPOON.
Submitter comment:
THE FIVE MEN ARE THE FIVE FINGERS.
TRANSLATED FROM LITHUANIAN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): NATURAL PHENOMENA (Q) WOOD ; PERSONS (Q) ; UTENSILS (A)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 02-17-1971
IN THE GRADUATE LIBRARY (AT U. OF M.), MOST OF THE STUDY
CARRELS HAVE WINDOWS NEXT TO THEM, BUT THERE IS THIS ONE
THAT HAS A DOOR WHERE THE WINDOW USUALLY IS, AND IT'S MISSING
ITS DOORKNOB. THE DOOR HAS BEEN SHUT LIKE THAT FOR ABOUT
THIRTY YEARS AND A BIG CONTROVERSIAL QUESTION HAS ARISEN:
"WHAT IS BEHIND THAT DOOR?" THE ANSWER THAT SATISFIES MOST
PEOPLE FOR GOOD IS "THE BONES OF THOSE WHO LOOKED." THE CAMPUS
MAY NEVER KNOW.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ANN ARBOR
James Callow Keyword(s): FATAL CURIOSITY ; HUMOR
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 10-00-1983
RIDDLE
Q: A LOVELY YOUNG GIRL WHOM ALL KISS ON HER MOUTH.
A: A GLASS.
Submitter comment: TRANSLATED FROM LITHUANIAN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ACTION (Q) ; PARTS OF THE BODY (Q) ; PERSON (Q) ; UTENSILS (A)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 02-17-1971
MIZSLE - LITHUANIAN RIDDLE
Q: DU DIEGA, DU VEJA. - TWO RUN, TWO FOLLOW.
A: RATAI - WHEELS ON A WAGON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ACTIONS (Q) ; CAUSAL ; NUMBERS (Q) ; TRANSPORTATION (A)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 03-31-1968
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT HAS FOUR WHEELS AND FLIES?
A: A GARBAGE TRUCK.
Data entry tech comment: 5 OTHER EXAMPLES IN THE 5 X 8 CARD FILES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): INSECTS (Q) ; LITERAL ; TRANSPORTATION (A) ; TRANSPORTATION (Q)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 00-00-1955
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK, KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
JUST
JUST WHO?
JUST LITTLE OLD ME!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRANKLIN VILLAGE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00001960S
FOR A REALLY BAD HEADACHE IN THE SUMMER, CUT A POTATO REAL THIN AND
PLACE SLICE ON YOUR HEAD. THE SLICES WOULD BE COLD JUST LIKE ICE AND
CURE YOUR HEADACHE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ALLEN PARK
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 02-06-1972
RIDDLE
Q: WHY IS A NEW BRIDE LIKE A RAILROAD?
A: BECAUSE SHE, TOO HAS A TRAIN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): PARTICULAR AREA (Q) ; PERSONS (Q) ; TRANSPORTATION (A)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 11-22-1968
TRUE RIDDLE
Q: WHAT S BIG AND YELLOW AND FULL OF KIDS?
A: A SCHOOLBUS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): LITERAL ; PERSONS (Q) COLORS ; TRANSPORTATION (A)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 02-02-1970
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT PUTS THE WHITE LINES ON THE OCEAN ?
A: AN OCEAN LINER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): NATURAL PHENOMENA (Q) ; STATE OF BEING (Q) COLOR
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 10-30-1968
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT IS A SLEEPING BULL CALLED?
A: A BULLDOZER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ACTIONS (Q) ; ANIMALS (Q) ; LITERAL ; TRANSPORTATION (A)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 11-22-1968
POLISH EASTER MONDAY CUSTOM
EVERYONE GIVES FOOD TO EVERYONE ELSE FOR FERTILITY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; STUDENT UNION BUILDING ; told at work
Keyword(s): EASTER GIFTS ; FOOD CUSTOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Monday Dyngus |
Date learned: 11-25-1969