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BIRTH
ALL FEARS AND HAZARDS OF CHILD BIRTH ARE IN THE FIGURE OF LILITH.
Submitter comment:
SHE IS A PHANTOM FIGURE WHO STEALS NEWBORN BABIES & KILLS OR
INJURES THEIR MOTHERS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth BELIEF -- Devil Demon |
Date learned: 00-00-1974
PLANTING TIME
PLANT CUCUMBER SEEDS ON JUNE 13 FOR A BUMPER CROP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD HILLS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- June 13 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming |
Date learned: 00001940-1950
BIRTH
IN INDIA MOTHERS AND CHILDREN ARE PROTECTED BY KEEPING A PIECE
OF IRON BOILING IN AN EARTHENWARE POT.
Submitter comment:
FOUND IN W. CROOKE'S BOOK 1896 BY RABBI HALPERN, TRIBES AND CAST
OF THE NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BLOOMFIELD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth |
Date learned: 00-00-1974
PARODY SUNG TO THE TUNE OF " PRETTY BABY "
EVERY PARTY NEEDS A POOPER
THAT'S WHY WE INVITED YOU...
PARTY POOPER, PARTY POOPER}}}
Submitter comment: WE'D SING THIS AT ANY LULL IN A PARTY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Ill humor Ridicule Mockery |
Date learned: 00-00-1967
TONGUE TWISTERS
IN ITALIAN
"SCOPRA LA PANCA LA CAPRA CAMPA, SOTTO LA PAMCA LA CAPRA CREPA"
IN ENGLISH " ON TOP OF THE BENCH THE SHEEP LIVES, UNDER THE
BENCH THE SHEEP DIES."
Submitter comment:
THIS IS ONE OF THE TONGUE TWISTERS THAT GIOVANNI REMEMBERED
FROM HIS CHILDHOOD IN ITALY, 1955-68.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; VALENTES MENS FORMALWEAR
Keyword(s): TONGUE
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
ENGLISH FOLK SONG
HE COMES DOWN OUR ALLEY,
AND WHISTLES ME OUT,
WITH HIS TROUSERS ALL TORN,
AND SHIRT HANGING OUT.
STILL I LOVE HIM,
CAN'T DENY HIM,
I'LL BE WITH HIM,
WHEREVER HE GOES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Love |
Date learned: 02-07-1971
BOOMERANG
SINCE A BOOMERANG NATURALLY COMES BACK TO
THE THROWER, IT IS EASY TO MAKE A GAME
FOR TARGET PRACTICE. DESIGNATE A 20-FOOT
DIAMETER TARGET AREA.
THE FIRST ONE TO LAND THEIR BOOMERANG
IN THIS AREA WINS THE GAME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSCOMMON
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
Proverb
Lucky in cards, unlucky in love.
Submitter comment:
From - Uncertain
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; CARDS ; LOVE ; LUCK ; Maxim ; PROVERB ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
IF WE CANTELOPE, LETTUCE MARRY.
Submitter comment:
ONE OF MY DAD'S FAVORITE LINES.
HE USED IT TO TEASE US, ESPECIALLY WHEN WE
WERE TOO SERIOUS ABOUT SOMETHING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Flint
James Callow Keyword(s): CANTALOUPE ; PUN
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 00-00-1977
CHEER
AT U OF D HIGH IN DETROIT, THE TEAM WAS CALLED THE CUBS. IT JUST SO
HAPPENED THAT WKNR RADIO WAS HAVING A CONTEST AND GIVING A LION
CUB TO THE PERSON WHO COULD COUNT HOW MANY TIMES THE LION ROARED ON
WKNR ON ONE GIVEN NIGHT. A KID FROM U OF D WON THE LION CUB AND HE
BROUGHT IT TO THE GAMES. A CHEER WAS MADE UP LIKE GROWLING AND
ROARING. R-R-R-R-ROAR, R-R-R-R-RED, R-R-R-R-ROAR.
ROAR, RED, ROAR! THE TEAM'S COLOR WAS RED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT HIGH SCHOOL, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 03-08-1971
Proverb
Smile and the world smiles with you
Submitter comment:
From - Uncertain
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Maxim ; PROVERB ; SMILE ; VERSE ; World
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Proverb
Truth is stranger than fiction
Submitter comment:
From - Uncertain
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Maxim ; PROVERB ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Proverb
It is better to give than to receive.
Submitter comment:
From - Uncertain
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Maxim ; PROVERB ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
BELIEF
IF ONE'S NOSE ITCHES, IT IS BELIEVED THAT HE WILL EITHER
KISS A STRANGER OR MEET A FOOL.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 01-27-1970
THE FIRST PERSON STARTS THE GAME BY SAYING THE FIRST LINE.
WHO EVER ELSE IS PLAYING REPEATS THE LINE AFTER THEM.
THEN THE 1ST PERSON SAYS THE 1ST AND SECOND LINE, THE OTHERS
REPEAT IT AND SO ON UNTIL THE WHOLE IS SAID IN ONE GO. IF
YOU'RE REAL GOOD YOU CAN SAY IT ALL IN ONE BREATH.
A BIG FAT HEN
A COUPLE OF DUCKS
THREE SLIPPERY SLIDERS
FOUR BROWN BEARS
FIVE FAT FEMALES
SIX SILLY SIMPLETONS SITTING ON A STUMP
SEVEN SICILIAN SAILORS SAILING THE SEVEN SEAS SIDEWAYS
EIGHT EGOTISTICAL ECHOISTS EGOTISTICALLY ECHOING
EGOTISTICAL ECHOES
NINE NIBBLOUS GNAT NIBBLES, NIBBLING ON GNATS' NESTS AND
CIGARETTE BUTTS
TEN TREMENDOUS TEA TOADS TELLING TALES OF TRIGONOMETRY
AND TERROR.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS A FAVORITE OF MY SISTER MICHELLE AND ME. WE STILL
PLAY EVEN THOUGH SHE'S NOW 31 AND I'M 20 YEARS OLD.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Flint
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 12-00-1977
BELIEF
IF TWO FRIENDS WASH THEIR HANDS TOGETHER IN THE SAME SINK AND
THEN DRY THEIR HANDS ON THE SAME TOWEL, THEIR FRIENDSHIP
WILL BE BROKEN.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 02-20-1970
Proverb
A penny saved is a penny earned.
Submitter comment:
From - Uncertain
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; COIN ; Earn ; Maxim ; MONEY ; Penny ; PROVERB ; Save ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
THE BILLBOARD SONG
ONE DAY AS I WAS WALKING
ONE DARK AND DREARY DAY
I CAME UPON A BILLBOARD
AND MUCH TO MY DISMAY
THE SIGN WAS TORN AND TATTERED
FROM THE STORM THE NIGHT BEFORE
THE WIND AND RAIN HAD DONE ITS WORK
AND THIS IS WHAT I SORE. MM
DRINK COCA-COLA CIGARETTES
CHEW WRIGLEY'S SPEARMINT BEER
KENNELRATION DOGFOOD
MAKES YOUR COMPLEXION CLEAR
SIMONIZE YOUR BABY
WITH A HERSHEY'S CANDY BAR,
AND PEPSI-COLA BEAUTY CREAM
IS USED BY ALL THE STARS. MM
SO TAKE YOUR NEXT VACATION
IN A BRAND NEW FRIDGIDARE
LEARN TO PLAY PIANO
IN YOUR WINTER UNDERWEAR.
DOCTORS SAY THAT BABIES,
SHOULD SMOKE UNTIL THEY'RE THREE,
AND PEOPLE OVER SIXTY-FIVE
SHOULD BATHE IN LIPTON TEA, HEY!
Submitter comment:
LEARNED FROM MIDDLE SISTER'S BEST FRIEND, MARTH BAKER
WHO LIVED DOWN THE STREET AND WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH
MY SISTER IN FLINT, MICHIGAN. BOTH OF THEM LIKED WORD GAMES
AND HAD BACKGROUND IN THE PERFORMING ARTS. THEY WENT TO
HIGH SCHOOL AT FLINT OPEN SCHOOL IN THE EARLY 1970'S.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Flint
James Callow Keyword(s): TANGLETALK
| Subject headings: | Favorites Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Good humor Jest |
Proverb
There's nothing certain but death and taxes.
Submitter comment:
From - Uncertain
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): Absolutes ; Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Certainty ; DEATH ; Maxim ; PROVERB ; Taxes ; Uncertainty ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
THIS CUSTOM WAS FOLLOWED THROUGH THE GENERATIONS IN HIS FAMILY
ON ST. LUCY'S DAY WHICH FALLS ON DECEMBER 13. WHEN COOKING
ANY MEAL THAT DAY, OR IN EATING ANY MEAL THAT DAY, NOTHING CAN BE
MADE OR EATEN OUT OF FLOWER ( FLOUR ). IF MADE OR EATEN, IT IS A
SIGN THAT YOU WERE GOING TO HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F121 Food Drink -- Plant food BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 02-27-1971