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FOOD (ITOLOBCHIE)
THIS IS A UKRAINIAN DINNER WHICH IS LIKE STUFFED CABBAGE.
IT IS EGG, PEPPER, SALT, RICE, GROUND MEAT OR BACON AND ONIONS.
THIS IS THEN ROLLED IN CABBAGE.
Data entry tech comment: KEYPUNCHER HAS CORRECTED THE COLLECTOR'S SPELLING
Where learned: THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD
Keyword(s): HOLOBCHIE?
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Noon mealsDinnerLunch |
Date learned: 03-03-1971
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LIGHT BULB AND A PREGNANT WOMAN?
ONE CAN BE UNSCREWED, AND THE OTHER CAN NOT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BABY
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-06-1971
MAY A DUCK KICK YOU YET.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD
Keyword(s): COMEBACK
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 03-01-1971
THE WAY A MAN MAKES HIS BED, THAT IS THE WAY HE WILL SLEEP.
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 03-02-1971
WHAT GOES BLACK WHITE
BLACK WHITE
BLACK WHITE?
A NUN BOUNCING DOWN A STAIR CASE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD 201
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-10-1971
CRUISIN' FOR A BRUISIN'
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD 105
Keyword(s): COMEBACK
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 11-06-1971
THINGS GROW WITH THE MOON
IF A PERSON CUTS THEIR HAIR WHEN THERE'S A NEW MOON
IT'LL GROW WITH THE MOON.
IF YOU CUT YOUR HAIR WHEN THERE'S A FULL MOON, IT'LL GROW SLOWLY.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak |
Date learned: 03-24-1970
RIGHT ON LIKE A BULLET THROUGH THE FENCE.
Submitter comment: MEANS NOT RIGHT ON
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD
Keyword(s): COMEBACK
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 03-01-1971
YOU FELL OFF AN OAK TREE.
Submitter comment: MEANING DID YOU FALL OFF YOUR ROCKER?
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD
Keyword(s): COMEBACK
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 03-03-1971
DON'T STICK YOUR ELBOW OUT TOO FAR, IT MIGHT COME HOME IN
ANOTHER CAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD
Keyword(s): COMEBACK
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 03-03-1971
DIALECT PHRASE
SUCH A DEAL
SUCH A DEAL
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD 201
James Callow Keyword(s): EXCLAMATION
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 11-27-1971
CARDS
DEAL 'EM LIKE YOU GOT 'EM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD 105
Keyword(s): CARDS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 11-06-1971
WENT OVER LIKE A LEAD BALLOON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD 201
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
CBJECT
CARRYING A RABBIT'S FOOT WITH YOU INSURES GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; NORTH QUAD
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |
Date learned: 03-02-1971
SUPERSTITION
WHEN YOU ARE IN A CAR, AND GOING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS,
YOU MUST PUT YOUR HAND FLAT AGAINST THE ROOF OF THE CAR, OR
YOU WILL LOSE YOUR SEX APPEAL.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Car ; Relationships ; SEX ; SUPERSTITION ; Train
James Callow Keyword(s): DIRECTION ; POSITION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- P533: P533:.21 BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 02-02-1971
SUPERSTITION
WHEN GOING BY A CEMETERY, YOU SHOULD PUT YOUR HANDS
ON THE TOP OF THE CAR, OR YOU WILL NEVER MARRY.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BELIEF ; Car ; CEMETERY ; Grave ; SUPERSTITION
James Callow Keyword(s): DIRECTION ; POSITION
Date learned: 03-26-1971
CRAFT DESIGN
WHEN UKRAINIANS DECORATE THEIR EASTER EGGS, THEY USE
THE GEOMETRIC SHAPE OF THE CIRCLE TO SYMBOLIZE THE SUN AND GOOD
FORTUNE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): LUCK
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
CRAFT DESIGN
WHEN UKRAINIANS DECORATE THEIR EASTER EGGS, THEY USE
THE FIGURES OF THE REINDEER AND THE HORSE TO SYMBOLIZE WEALTH AND
PROSPERITY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs |
Date learned: 03-08-1971
CRAFT DESIGN
WHEN UKRAINIANS DECORATE THEIR EASTER EGGS, THEY USE
THE FIGURE OF THE FISH TO SYMBOLIZE ANCIENT CHRISTIANITY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs BELIEF -- Fish |
Date learned: 03-08-1971
CRAFT DESIGN
WHEN UKRAINIANS DECORATE THEIR EASTER EGGS, THEY USE
THE FIGURES OF THE STORK, THE HEN AND THE BIRD, AS THE ACTUAL
FRUITATIONS OF THE EGG, TO SYMBOLIZE FERTILITY AND THE
FULFILLMENT OF WISHES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 03-08-1971