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TAUNT
"YOUR BRAIN IS LIKE TEFLON; NOTHING STICKS TO IT."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
James Callow Keyword(s): MODERN
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 11-00-1983
HELEN KELLER JOKE
DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE NEW HELEN KELLER DOLLS?
YOU WIND THEM UP AND THEY WALK INTO WALLS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote |
Date learned: 00-00-1983
JUMP ROPE CHANT
CINDERELLA DRESSED IN YELLOW WENT DOWNSTAIRS TO KISS HER FELLOW
HOW MANY KISSES COULD SHE TAKE? 1...2...3...4....
Submitter comment:
THE PEOPLE TWIRLING THE ROPE COUNT HOW MANY TIMES THE ONE JUMPING
CAN SUCCESSFULLY JUMP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 12-04-1983
MISS SUE SONG
MISS SUE, MISS SUE, MISS SUE FROM ALABAMA, SITTING IN A ROCKER
EATING BETTY CROCKER WATCHING THE TIME GO
TICK-TOCK, TICK-TOCK-FOLOMINOC, A,B,C,D,E,F,G, WIPE THESE SPOTS
RIGHT OFF OF ME, MOONSHINE, MOONSHINE, MOONSHINE FREEZE 1,2,3,40!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse |
Date learned: 12-04-1983
QUACK
BEGINNING CADDIES (PEOPLE WHO CARRY GOLF BAGS),
ARE ALWAYS CALLED "QUACKS." PEOPLE WHO HAVE
CADDIED FOR MORE THAN A YEAR, BUT LOUSY CADDIES,
ARE ALSO CALLED QUACKS.
Submitter comment:
THE TERM "QUACK" IS DERIVED FROM THE NOISY DUCKS
THAT INHABIT THE GOLF COURSE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | 555 Games / Pastimes / Sports |
Date learned: 00-00-1975
CHICKEN
CHICKEN IS A GAME, PLAYED BY CADDIES, THAT
IS SIMILAR TO OTHER GAMES OF DARE. HOWEVER,
ONE OF THE PEOPLE PARTAKING IN THE GAME
MAY NOT KNOW HE IS PLAYING.
TO PLAY CHICKEN, PARTICIPAINTS MUST BE WILLING
TO RISK POSSIBLE SUSPENSION OR EVEN DISMISSAL.
BAGS ARE RIGGED TO FALL APART, AND GOLF CLUB
GRIPS ARE SOAKED WITH WATER TO MAKE THEM
VERY DIFFICULT TO PLAY WITH. THERE ARE NO
WINNERS IN THIS GAME, BUT IT DOES PRODUCE SOME
VERY FUNNY SITUATIONS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 00-00-1975
THERE ARE MANY GAMES THAT CAN BE PLAYED BY
GOLFERS ON THE GOLF COURSE. THESE ARE
UNOFFICIAL GAMES THAT ARE PLAYED FOR THE
OF BETTING.
GREENIES- ANY TEE SHOT THAT LANDS ON THE GREEN.
ONLY PLAYED ON PAR THREES.
SANDIES- WHEN A PERSON CHIPS OUT OF A SAND TRAP,
ONTO THE GREEN, AND PARS THE HOLE, HE
RECEIVES A SANDY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 00-00-1975
CADDIES HAVE A HIERARCHY OF RANK WHICH
WORKS BY SENIORITY. THE PERSON WITH THE
MOST SENIORITY, EVEN IF HE IS NOT OF THE
HIGHEST RANK, GETS TO GO FIRST, HAVE THE
BEST, OR WHATEVER IT MAY BE.
Submitter comment: THIS IS NOTED IN CALLOW'S FOLKLORE CLASS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
James Callow Keyword(s): AGE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 00-00-1975
THERE WAS THIS SCIENTIST WHO WAS EXPLORING IN THE ADRONDACK MT[ S.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Poli |
Date learned: 10-24-1987
NO GAINS WITHOUT PAINS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 10-10-1987
JEWISH CUSTOM
IN A JEWISH FUNERAL RITUAL, THERE WILL BE A MEAL FOR THE
MOURNERS AT THE HOME OF THE DECEASED AFTER THE
SERVICES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM ; TRADITIONAL
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: UNKNOWN
THIS WAS A SORT OF PRANK PLAYED ON THE NEW MEMBERS
OF OUR BOYSCOUT GROUP.
THE VETERAN MEMBERS WOULD SEND THE NEW MEMBERS
ON A HUNT IN SEARCH OF A SNIPE (AN IMAGINARY ANIMAL).
THE VETERANS WOULD URGE THE NEW MEMBERS ON WITH CRIES
OF "THERE'S ONE," SENDING THE NOVICES RUNNING THROUGH
THE WOODS IN SEARCH OF SOMETHING WHICH DIDN'T EXIST.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Pastime CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Initiation rite Hazing SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 12-04-1967
A LEBANESE CUSTOM
WHENEVER A MALE MEMBER OF THE FAMILY WANTS TO GET MARRIED,
HE HAS TO PROVIDE THE FIRST COOKING UTENCIL FOR HIS
BRIDE. HE HAS TO GO TO A PARTICULAR SPOT, RICH IN
COPPER; HE HAS TO MELT THE COPPER DOWN AND CAST IT
INTO A COOLING POT, OTHERWISE HE CANNOT GET MARRIED.
HE IS WATCHED BY MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY AND OTHERS TO
MAKE SURE HE ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY HIMSELF.
Submitter comment:
THIS INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH MY MOTHER, WHO WORKS
WITH THE INFORMANT. THIS CUSTOM WAS A PARTICULAR
TRADITION IN THE HAJJAR FAMILY YEARS AGO.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM ; LEBANON
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage |
Date learned: 04-08-1965
IN OLD NEW ENGLAND A GIRL STARTS A HOPE CHEST IN ANXIETY
TO GET MARRIED WHEN SHE IS OLDER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Hope chests |
Date learned: 03-29-1971
AFTER A JEWISH WEDDING CEREMONY, THE GROOM STEPS ON,
AND SHOULD BREAK, A WINE GOBLET FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Stepping on wine glass |
CUTTING OF CAKE BY BOTH BRIDE AND GROOM AT THE SAME
TIME WITH ONE HAND EACH ON THE KNIFE.
Submitter comment: SOURCE NOT REMEMBERED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Wedding cake |
Date learned: 11-15-1967
THE GIRL WHO CATCHES THE BRIDAL BOUQUET WILL BE
THE NEXT TO MARRY.
Submitter comment: REMEMBERED AS A TRADITION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Bouquet toss |
Date learned: 11-10-1967
BRIDE AND GROOM EXCHANGE WEDDING GIFTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Gifts |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
PARENTS OF THE BRIDE PAY FOR THE WEDDING AND
PARENTS OF THE GROOM PAY FOR THE REHEARSAL DINNER
AND GIVE THE COUPLE A GIFT TO MATCH THE COST OF
THE WEDDING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Gifts |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
YOU CARRY YOUR BRIDE OVER THE THRESHOLD FOR A HAPPY
MARRIAGE.
Submitter comment: FROM MY BROTHER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Carrying bride over threshold |
Date learned: 03-17-1971