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KEEPING AWAY EVIL
ITALIAN PEOPLE BELIEVE IN WEARING A HORN OR USING THE TWO FINGERED
HAND TO KEEP EVIL AWAY. SHE BELIEVES THAT THE CUSTOM IS NOT REALLY
FOLLOWED TODAY, ESPECIALLY IN THE U.S.
Submitter comment:
SHE DELIVERED THIS ITEM TO ME IN A VERY OFF-HANDED MANNER. IT
APPEARS TO BE SOMETHING SHE WAS TOLD WHEN SHE WAS A LITTLE GIRL BUT
DOES NOT BELIEVE IN IT HERSELF.
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure BELIEF -- Emblem SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 10-00-1976
AIN'T IT DISGUSTING,
DON'T IT GET YOUR GOAT,
TO JUMP IN THE BATHTUB,
AND THEN FORGET THE SOAP?
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Wisecracks, gags, silly stories, insults |
Date learned: 00001940-1941
I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART,
I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY LIVER,
IF I HAD YOU IN MY MOUTH,
I'D SPIT YOU IN THE RIVER.
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Wisecracks, gags, silly stories, insults |
Date learned: 00001940-1941
WHEN YOU GET MARRIED
AND LIVE IN A SHACK
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN
TO SPIT THROUGH A CRACK.
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Matrimony |
Date learned: 00001940-1941
YOU CAN FALL IN A BARREL,
YOU CAN FALL IN A TUB,
BUT FOR GOODNESS SAKE N-------,
DON'T FALL IN LOVE.
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Chimney corner wisdom, advice, humorous fortune |
Retort
In the Marines, when you are asked your weight, you say:
"I'm (insert weight) pounds of hell, death and destruction."
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
The original Title [Expression of Fixed Form] has been crossed out. Replaced with Retort.
Original BN [P640] has been crosssed out. Replaced with current classification.
Where learned: OHIO ; NORTH OLMSTED
Keyword(s): COMEBACK ; Fighter ; INSULT ; Marines ; MILITARY ; RETORT ; SARCASM ; Soldier ; WEIGHT ; Wisecrack
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
IN THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH IT WAS CONSIDERED TO BRING GOOD
LUCK IF AFTER A WEDDING, THE WEDDING BED WAS BLESSED.
Where learned: OHIO
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Ceremony BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 12-01-1969
WHOOPING COUGH
BURY A DISHRAG IN BACK YARD WILL HELP CURE WHOOPING COUGH.
Submitter comment: NO LONGER BELIEVED.
Where learned: OHIO ; MASSILLON
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
ON AGES OF VAMPIRES
VAMPIRES NEVER SHOW AGING PHYSICALLY. THEY ALWAYS LOOK THE SAME
AS THE DAY THEY BECAME VAMPIRES, AND WILL SHOW
THEIR TRUE AGE WHEN THEY ARE DESTROYED.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Keyword(s): APPEARANCE ; Destroy ; SUPERNATURAL ; Vampire
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Werewolf Vampire |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
APEMAN LEGEND
IN CLEVELAND METRO PARK, AN APEMAN IS BELIEVED TO BE
RUNNING AROUND IN THE VALLEY. THERE WAS EVIDENCE THAT
IT EXISTED TOO. PEOPLE FOUND DEAD POSSUMS, RABBITS,
AND SQUIRRELS ALL SKINNED AND LEFT. PARENTS WERE WARNED
TO KEEP THEIR CHILDREN OUT OF THE VALLEY. MEN WENT
HUNTING AT NIGHT FOR THE APEMAN. HE WAS BELIEVED TO
LIVE IN A CAVE. IT WAS NEVER FOUND.
Where learned: OHIO ; LAKEWOOD
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Werewolf Vampire |
Date learned: 11-05-1971
APEMAN LEGEND
IN CLEVELAND METRO PARK, AN APEMAN IS BELIEVED TO BE
RUNNING AROUND IN THE VALLEY. THERE WAS EVIDENCE THAT
IT EXISTED TOO. PEOPLE FOUND DEAD POSSUMS, RABBITS,
AND SQUIRRELS ALL SKINNED AND LEFT. PARENTS WERE WARNED
TO KEEP THEIR CHILDREN OUT OF THE VALLEY. MEN WENT
HUNTING AT NIGHT FOR THE APEMAN. HE WAS BELIEVED TO
LIVE IN A CAVE. IT WAS NEVER FOUND.
Where learned: OHIO ; LAKEWOOD
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Werewolf Vampire |
Date learned: 11-05-1971
A FRUIT STAIN WILL NOT BE REMOVED FROM MATERIAL UNTIL THAT
FRUIT IS OUT OF SEASON.
INFORMANT WAS TOLD THIS BY A MEXICAN MIGRANT STUDENT. I
WAS GIVEN THIS INFORMATION BY SISTER WHEN TRYING TO GET
A PEACH STAIN OUT OF SOME MATERIAL.
Where learned: OHIO ; PORT CLINTON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Daily Life |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
ONE EVENING A DRUNK WAS FOUND BY A POLICEMAN
KNOCKING ON A LAMP POST. THE OFFICER ASKED WHY HE
WAS BANGING LIKE THAT, AND THE INEBRIATED MAN
REPLIED, "I KNOW MY WIFE IS HOME, I SEE THE LIGHT
ON."
Where learned: OHIO ; PORT CLINTON
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Stupid man or woman |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
Jump Rope Rhyme
CINDERELLA DRESSED IN YELLOW
WENT DOWNSTAIRS TO KISS HER FELLOW
HOW MANY KISSES DID SHE GET?
1-2-3- - -
Submitter comment:
A jump rope rhyme.
Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; ENDURANCE JUMP
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
OMEN
IF YOU INVITE A YOUNG MAN OVER FOR DINNER, YOU MUST NEVER USE A
WHITE TABLECLOTH. IF YOU DO, THE YOUNG MAN WILL ASSUME YOU ARE
OUT TO BE SEDUCED AND BEHAVE ACCORDINGLY.
Submitter comment: THIS ADVICE WAS GIVEN BY A NUN TO PROMOTE CHASTITY.
Where learned: OHIO ; NORTH OLMSTED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 00-00-1960
STAR BELIEF
ON CHRISTMAS EVE THE BRIGHT STAR TO THE NORTH IS SHINING OVER
THE STABLE AT BETHLEHEM.
Data entry tech comment:
ACCORDING TO CHRISTIAN TRADITION,
BETHLEHEM IS THE PLACE OF CHRIST'S BIRTH.
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: OHIO ; NORTH OLMSTED ; 5984 COLUMBIA RD.
Keyword(s): BELIEF
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F122 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 24 Christmas Eve F122.4 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Star |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TOMATO BELIEF
IF YOU EAT TOO MANY TOMATOES, YOUR SKIN WILL TURN RED.
Submitter comment:
Cause of illness.
Data entry tech comment:
Informant and collector are the same person.
Where learned: OHIO ; NORTH OLMSTED
James Callow Keyword(s): COLOR ; HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Fruit BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
TOMATO BELIEF
IF YOU EAT MANY TOMATOS, YOUR SKIN WILL TURN RED.
Where learned: OHIO ; NORTH OLMSTED
James Callow Keyword(s): COLOR ; HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Fruit BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 00-00-1970
HORSE (BASKETBALL GAME)
WHEN YOU PLAY BASKETBALL WITH TWO OR MORE PERSONS,
THE FIRST PERSON MAKES A SHOT AND THE NEXT PERSON TRIES TO MAKE
THE SAME SHOT. IF HE DOESN'T MAKE THE SAME SHOT HE HAS TO CARRY
THE FIRST LETTER IN HORSE AND THE GAME CONTINUES ON.
Where learned: OHIO ; PAINESVILLE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 11-00-1987
PAUL BUNYAN
HEROIC LUMBERJACK, PAUL IS REPUTED TO HAVE LOGGED
OFF THE DAKOTAS ALMOST SINGLEHANDED AND TO HAVE
EATEN ENOUGH FOOD TO FEED THE PEOPLE IN A GOOD-SIZED
CITY.
Where learned: OHIO ; PEMBERVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Abnormal in size |
Date learned: 10-14-1971