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BLUE NOSE
BLUE-NOSE: NAME GIVEN TO SUBMARINERS WHO PASS AN INITIATION CEREMONY
UPON CROSSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Initiation rite Hazing SPEECH -- Trade & commerce |
Date learned: 10-00-1981
GOOD LUCK
OLD SCOTTISH WOMEN WOULD APPROACH A U.S. NAVY SAILOR WHO WAS WEARING
THE "CRACKER JACK" UNIFORM, WHICH IS THE UNIFORM WITH THE BELL-BOTTOM
TROUSERS, AND RUB THE STARS ON THE BACK FLAP OF THE UNIFORM SHIRT
FOR GOOD LUCK. THIS TOOK PLACE IN 1976 IN HOLY LOCH SCOTLAND.
Submitter comment:
THE GOOD LUCK FEELING ATTACHED TO THIS PRACTICE SEEMS TO HAVE COME
FROM WORLD WAR TWO WHEN THE AMERICANS ENTERED THE WAR TO HELP THE
BRITISH ISLES IN FIGHTING GERMANY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 10-00-1981
MARRIAGE CUSTOM
IN THE NIGERIAN TRIBE HAUSA, THE COUPLE DOES NOT BEGIN TO LIVE
TOGETHER UNTIL TWO WEEKS FOLLOWING THE WEDDING.
Submitter comment: THIS IS DONE IN NIGERIA
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Week Day Hour BELIEF -- Number P686.1.14 |
Date learned: 10-00-1981
PLANTING CUSTOM
AT PLANTING TIME, YOU EXCHANGE SEEDLINGS WITH YOUR NEIGHBOR BUT
DO NOT PLANT THEM UNTIL A SIGNAL IS GIVEN BY THE RAIN PEOPLE, WHO ARE
THOSE WISE MEN WHO HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF WHEN IT WILL RAIN.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT LEARNED THIS IN NIGERIA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming |
Date learned: 10-00-1981
WEATHER BELIEF
IF A RAINBOW APPEARS AT THE BEGINNING OF A STORM, THE RAINBOW
SIGNIFIES THAT AN IMPORTANT PERSON OR LARGE ANIMAL IS BEING BORN.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT LEARNED THIS IN NIGERIA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Weather sign or control |
Date learned: 10-00-1981
BAD LUCK
DO NOT EAT MONKEY BECAUSE OF ITS RESEMBLANCE TO MAN.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT LEARNED THIS IN NIGERIA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
James Callow Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Meat Wild animal BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 10-00-1981
GOOD LUCK
A STONE IS PLACED IN YOUR FRONT YARD AND BLOOD FROM ANY ANIMAL YOU
KILL TO EAT, IS SPRINKLED ON THIS STONE. THIS HAS THE DEVIL STOPPING
AT THE STONE FOR BLOOD INSTEAD OF COMING INTO YOUR HOUSE FOR IT.
Submitter comment: THIS IS BELIEVED IN NIGERIA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 10-00-1981
IF A WOMAN IS SWEEPING A ROOM AND TOUCHES YOU WITH HER BROOM,
YOU WILL NEVER GET A WOMAN.
Submitter comment: THIS IS BELIEVED IN NIGERIA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 10-00-1981
DEATH BELIEF
WATER DEVIL: A ONE-TOED, ONE-LEGGED CREATURE WHO IS SAID TO BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR PEOPLE DROWNING DURING FLOODS.
Submitter comment: THIS IS BELIEVED IN NIGERIA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 10-00-1981
EXPECTANT MOTHERS
IF A PREGNANT WOMAN EATS THE FLESH OF A WILD PIG, SHE WILL HAVE A
VERY UGLY OR FEROCIOUS BABY.
Submitter comment: THIS IS BELIEVED IN NIGERIA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Meat Wild animal BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 10-00-1981
BAD LUCK
BEING AWAKENED BY THE HOOTS OF AN OWL IS A BAD LUCK OMEN.
Submitter comment: THIS IS BELIEVED IN NIGERIA.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 10-00-1981
RIDDLE
WHAT IS GREEN AND LIKES CHILDREN?
ANSWER: ART LINKLETTUCE
Data entry tech comment: PUN ON ART LINKLETTER, A HOST OF A TELEVISION SHOW ; FEATURING
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
James Callow Keyword(s): LETTUCE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 02-11-1971
RIDDLE
WHAT IS PURPLE AND SWIMS IN THE SEA?
ANSWER: MOBY DICK
Submitter comment: RIDDLE WAS GIVEN WHILE WATCHING THE MOVIE MOBY DICK.
Data entry tech comment: MOBY DICK IS A WHALE AND ALSO THE NAME OF THE ; BOOK WRITTEN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-27-1967
RIDDLE
HOW DO YOU FIT FOUR ELEPHANTS IN A VOLKSWAGEN?
ANSWER: TWO IN THE FRONT AND TWO IN THE BACK.
Data entry tech comment: A VOLKSWAGEN BEATLE WAS A SMALL GERMAN-MADE CAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-03-1967
RIDDLE
WHAT IS FASTER THAN A SPEEDING BULLET?
ANSWER: SUPERPICKLE
Data entry tech comment: IN THE INTRODUCTION TO THE SUPERMAN TELEVISION ; SHOW, IT IS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-03-1967
RIDDLE
WHAT IS PURPLE AND LIVES IN PHONEBOOTHS?
ANSWER: SUPERGRAPE
Data entry tech comment: SUPERMAN, A CARTOON CHARACTER, CHANGED INTO HIS ; SUPERMAN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
James Callow Keyword(s): PHONEBOOTH
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-02-1970
"STEP ON A CRACK, BREAK YOUR MOTHER'S BACK" -- USED WHEN PLAYING
HOPSCOTCH.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse C750.523 |
Date learned: 10-07-1972
I HAVE HEARD OF A CUSTOM AND KNOW OF ONE FAMILY THAT FOLLOWS IT.
THE YOUNGEST CHILD PICKS THE NAME OF THE NEXT ONE.A NEWBORN CHILD
IS NAMED BY THE NEXT OLDEST BROTHER OR SISTER.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Baptism Naming rite |
Date learned: 10-07-1972
KNOCK-KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
GEORGE HAMILTON.
GEORGE HAMILTON WHO?
SEE YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN ABOUT HIM ALREADY.
Data entry tech comment: GEORGE HAMILTON IS AN AMERICAN ACTOR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-01-1967