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THROW HORSHOE OVER LEFT SHOULDER (FOR GOOD LUCK).
Submitter comment: FROM FRIENDS.
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Upper body, arms, neck BELIEF -- Good luck Horseshoe |
Date learned: 11-05-1967
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
BEN HUR
BEN HUR WHO ?
BEN HUR AN HOUR WAITING FOR YOU TO COME.
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
Keyword(s): BOOK TITLE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
LION.
LION WHO?
LION DOWN ON THE JOB, EH?
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
Keyword(s): LAZINESS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
HANDSOME
HANDSOME WHO?
HANDSOME OF THAT PIZZA TO ME, PLEASE
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
PECAN
PECAN WHO?
PECAN SOMEBODY YOUR OWN SIZE.
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
Keyword(s): BULLY NUT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
MAJOR
MAJOR WHO?
MAJOR COME DOWNSTAIRS, DIDN'T I?
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
Keyword(s): MILITARY TITLE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
ARTHUR
ARTHUR WHO?
ARTHUR ANY MORE AT HOME LIKE YOU?
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
Keyword(s): PERSONAL NAME
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
CHESTER
CHESTER WHO?
CHESTER MINUTE AND I'LL SEE.
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
Keyword(s): PERSONAL NAME
| Subject headings: | Person / Nickname RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
YULE
YULE WHO?
YULE NEVER KNOW.
Data entry tech comment: "YOU'LL NEVER KNOW" WAS A POPULAR SONG IN THE 1940S.
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
ELEPHANT JOKE
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF AN ELEPHANT IS IN YOUR HOUSE?
SEE IF HIS BIKE IS PARKED OUTSIDE.
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
Keyword(s): ANIMAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
ELEPHANT JOKE
WHAT DO YOU GET IF YOU CROSS AN ELEPHANT WITH PEANUT BUTTER?
AN ELEPHANT THAT STICKS TO THE ROOF OF YOUR MOUTH.
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
ELEPHANT JOKE
HOW DO YOU MAKE A STATUE OF AN ELEPHANT?
GET A PIECE OF STONE AND CUT AWAY ANYTHING THAT DOESN'T LOOK
LIKE AN ELEPHANT.
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
ELEPHANT JOKE
HOW DO YOU LIFT AN ELEPHANT?
PUT HIM ON AN ACORN AND WAIT TWENTY YEARS.
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
Keyword(s): GROWTH
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
ELEPHANT JOKE
HOW DOES AN ELEPHANT PUT HIS TRUNK IN A CROCODILE'S MOUTH?
VERY, VERY CAREFULLY
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-03-1967
IF YOU KILL A BEE ON THE FIRST DAY OF MAY AND KEEP
IT IN YOUR PURSE, YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE MONEY.
Submitter comment: FROM RELATIVES.
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 1 May Day BELIEF -- Insect |
Date learned: 11-24-1967
TWO (TOO) MANY COOKS SPOILS THE BROTH.
Submitter comment: FROM FRIENDS
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-01-1967
HAUNTED HOUSE AT MEMPHIS MICHIGAN
THE HAUNTED HOUSE AT MEMPHIS, MICHIGAN WAS DESERTED FOR 20 YEARS.
BUT YET EVERY MONDAY DIRRENCE (SIC) CLOTHES ARE REPORTED TO BE SEEN
HANGING ON A CLOTHESLINE. BONES ARE REPORTED ALSO SEEN IN THE
BASEMENT.
Submitter comment: FROM GRANDFATHER
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
James Callow Keyword(s): PHANTOM WASHING OF CLOTHES
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Working |
Date learned: 10-05-1967
HAUNTED HOUSE ON JEFFERSON (AVENUE, DETROIT.)
THE OLD MURPHY MANSION WHERE A MAD MAD BUTLER LIVES BUT HAS
NEVER BEEN FOUND. HE HAS NEVER BEEN ACCUSED BUT RUMORS SAY
THREE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN MURDERED BY HIM (HE DROPPED THEM
DOWN A ELEVATOR SHAFT).
Submitter comment: FROM DAD
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Physically handicapped Deformed BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 10-18-1967
LEGEND---THE HOBO KILLER
AT BALDUCK PARK ON THE EAST SIDE OF DETROIT THERE HAS BEEN
REPORTEDLY A HOBO THAT LIVES IN THE PARK'S NATURE AREA.
HE FEEDS ON THE AREA'S WILDLIFE. IF A GIRL IS NEAR THE AREA WHILE
IT IS DARK, SHE IS MOLESTED. HE HAS NEVER BEEN FOUND.
Submitter comment: FROM FRIEND
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Outlaw Criminal Bandit Pirate |
Date learned: 10-05-1967
THREE GUESSES TO GUESS OBJECT IN ROOM, AFTER EACH
GUESS A HINT IS GIVEN. AFTER THE CORRECT OBJECT
IS GUESSED THE OTHER PERSON THEN PROCEEDS AND
BEGINS THE GAME.
Submitter comment: FROM FRIENDS.
Where learned: LIVING ROOM
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Pastime Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Guessing |
Date learned: 10-23-1967