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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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RIDDLE
Q: LEGS I HAVE BUT SELDOM WALK;/ I BACKBITE ALL, BUT NEVER TALK.
A: FLEA.
Submitter comment: HE LEARNED IT FROM A FRIEND.
Where learned: ON A FISHING TRIP
Keyword(s): ACTIONS (Q) ; INSECT (A) ; PARTS OF THE BODY (Q) ; PRIVATIONAL
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Riddle True Riddle |
Date learned: 10-07-1967
DEFINITION
A BUCCANEER IS A HELL OF A PRICE TO PAY FOR CORN.
Submitter comment: HEARD IT AT WORK.
Where learned: ON A FISHING TRIP
Keyword(s): ECONOMICS ; FOOD ; PLANT ; PUN
James Callow Keyword(s): OBSERVATION ; PUN ; SLANG: BUCK FOR DOLLAR
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 10-07-1967
FISHING PREDICTIONS
IF THE COWS ARE LAYING DOWN IN THE
PASTURE THE FISH ARE BITING.
Submitter comment: HE LEARNED THIS FROM HIS FATHER.
Where learned: ON A FISHING TRIP
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 10-07-1967
FISHING PREDICTIONS
DON'T BOTHER TO GO FISHING AFTER A BIG WIND
ALL THE FISH ARE OUT DEEP.
Submitter comment: HE LEARNED THIS FROM HIS FATHER.
Where learned: ON A FISHING TRIP
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 10-07-1967
FISHING PREDICTIONS
FISH BITE GOOD AFTER AN EARLY MORNING RAIN.
Submitter comment: HE LEARNED THIS FROM HIS FATHER.
Where learned: ON A FISHING TRIP
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 10-07-1967