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THEATER SUPERSTITION
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WHISTLE IN THE DRESSING ROOM BECAUSE IN THE
VAUDEVILLE DAYS THE MANAGER USED TO CANCEL ACTSBY USING A SPECIAL
WHISTLE.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; EDWARDSVILLE ; SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 02-00-1980
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WHISTLE BACKSTAGE BECAUSE YOU MIGHT MISS YOUR CUE
TO GO ON STAGE.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; EDWARDSVILLE ; SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 02-00-1980