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BIRTH
IN FRANCE TO HAVE A MALE CHILD YOU HAVE TO DRINK A LOT OF WINE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Alcoholic beverage Fermented BELIEF -- Birth |
ITALIANS WEAR A RED HORN FOR PROTECTION OR GOOD LUCK
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Sign Color BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 02-09-1979
SUPERSTITIONS
GERMAN PEOPLE USE BASIL IN A SMALL BURLAP SACK TIED AROUND THEIR NECK
TO KEEP WEREWOLF AWAY WHEN THERE IS A FULL MOON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- P 45 |
Date learned: 02-09-1979
IF THERE IS SOMEONE THAT YOU WANT NEVER TO RETURN TO YOUR HOUSE THROW
SOME SALT ON THEM AS THEY LEAVE.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 09-08-1972
IF YOUR LEFT HAND ITCHES THIS IS AN INDICATION OF RECEIVING MONEY,
YOUR RIGHT HAND A LETTER.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body |
Date learned: 10-09-1972
DON'T GO WITH A MARRIED MAN'S WIFE YOU'LL GET KILLED. THIS DOESN'T
MEAN NECESSARILY BY HIM.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 10-09-1972
DON'T TURN YOUR HAT BIBB BACKWARD. THIS IS UNLUCKY.
Submitter comment: BIBB= BRIM.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): DIRECTION OR POSITION: BACKWARDS ; WEARING CLOTHES: HAT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 10-00-1972
JAMAICAN PROVERB
IF YOU YERRIE BUCKRA TOO MUC {MUCH}: YOU GO DA COURTHOUSE.
Submitter comment: THIS MEANS IF YOU LISTEN TO WHITE MEN TOO MUCH YOU WILL GO TO JAIL.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 09-08-1972
JAMAICAN PROVERB
ME NO BREAD NUT- MAKE FIG TAKE ROOT ON ME.
Submitter comment: THIS MEANS I'M NOT GOING TO COME TO YOU. YOU COME TO ME.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 09-08-1972
EACH GRAY HAIR IN ONE'S HEAD REPRESENTS A PARTICULAR WORRY.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): SYMBOL: HAIR
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 09-08-1972
DON'T IRON YOUR HUSBAND'S SHIRT TAIL. HE WILL LEAVE YOU.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): IRONING DESERTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 09-08-1972
IF YOU HAVE A BABY DON'T CROSS A RUNNING STREAM OF WATER UNTIL
YOUR BABY IS THREE WEEKS OLD. IF YOU DO DROP A STRAIGHT PIN IN
THE WATER.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): NEWNESS
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth |
Date learned: 09-08-1972
SLEEPING BELIEF
DON'T SLEEP WITH YOUR HEAD TO THE SOUTH. THIS RESULTS IN A HEAD
ACHE.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): DIRECTION--SOUTH ; HEADACHE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness BELIEF -- Plant P754.86 |
Date learned: 09-08-1972
BURN YOUR HAIR OR BIRDS WILL BUILD NEST WITH IT CAUSING YOUR HEAD TO
ACHE. THIS IS PRACTICED BY MANY SOUTHERNERS.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT MEANS THIS TO BE HAIRS THAT YOU LOST THROUGH COMBING OR
BRUSHING.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTAGIOUS MAGIC ; HEADACHE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 09-08-1972
IF YOU PUT A GARNET ON THE WRONG SIDE, HAVE SOME ELSE TO TAKE IT
OFF. IT WOULD BE BAD LUCK FOR YOU TO DO SO.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): GARMENT? ; POSITION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 09-08-1972
MY BACK IS BREAKING, MY GIRDLE'S TOO TIGHT, MY HIPS ARE SHAKING
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. LEFT, RIGHT...
Submitter comment: THIS IS USE TO TEACH CHILDREN THEIR LEFT FROM THEIR RIGHT SIDES.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION ; POSITION--LEFT AND RIGHT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 08-04-1972
DREAMS
IF YOU DREAM ABOUT ANY NO OR NUMBER OF THINGS, USE IT AS A LUCKY NO.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Dreams |
IF IT STARTS RAINING IN THE MORNING BEFORE 7A.M. IT WILL STOP
BEFORE 11 A.M..
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
LET'S GO DOWN TO THE BASEMENT AND JUMP OUT THE WINDOW.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 05-06-1972
QUESTION: WHAT IS THE FIRST LETTER IN YELLOW?
ANSWER: Y (MEANING WHY)
SECOND ANSWER : CAUSE I WANT TO KNOW.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): CATCH QUESTION
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-00-1972