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I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.
I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY LIVER.
IF I HAD YOU IN A BOAT,
I'D DUMP YOU IN THE RIVER.
Where learned: GROSSE POINTE WOODS ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Humorous allusion to love |
Date learned: 06-00-1965
BY HOOK OR BY CROOK
I'LL BE THE LAST TO
SIGN YOUR BOOK.
Where learned: GROSSE POINTE WOODS ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Announcing a signature |
Date learned: 06-00-1965
A BLACK BOW
A BLACK RIBBON PLACED ON A DOOR OF A HOUSE, MEANS
A RECENT DEATH HAS COME TO THAT FAMILY. MM
AFTER A HUSBAND DIES, THE WIFE SHOULD WAIT ONE FULL
BEFORE BEING REMARRIED.
Where learned: GROSSE POINTE ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 04-26-1972
WHENEVER SOMEONE FEELS THEY HAVE MASTERED A GREAT FEAT AND WANTS
TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR IT, I USUALLY RESPOND WITH: "WHAT DO YOU
WANT, A BRONZE BOZO BUTTON?"
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE WOODS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 10-08-1971
ANDY SPANDY SUGARDY CANDY, FRENCH ALMOND ROCK, BREAD AND BUTTER FOR
FOR YOUR SUPPER, ALL YOUR MOTHER'S GOT.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT HEARD CHILDREN SAYING THIS WHILE SKIPPING ROPE
IN SUSSEX, ENGLAND
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): PLAIN-JUMP
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 02-18-1970
RIDDLE
Q: WHAT IS ROUND ON THE END AND HIGH IN THE MIDDLE?
A: C-H-I-C
Data entry tech comment: ANOTHER EXAMPLE IS IN THE 5 X 8 CARD FILES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE WOODS
Keyword(s): LITERAL ; PARTICULAR AREAS (A) ; STATES OF BEING (Q)
James Callow Keyword(s): ENVELOPE PARALLELISM ; OHIO
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
NONE
I SEE YOU IN THE OCEAN,
I SEE YOU IN THE SEA,
I SEE YOU IN THE BATHTUB,
OOPS } PARDON ME }
Submitter comment: ENTRY DATED 03181960 IN HER AUTOGRAPH BOOK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE WOODS
Keyword(s): NUDITY ; RHYME: ABCB
James Callow Keyword(s): BATHTUB VERSE. ; INCREMENTS REPITION ; ITERATION
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Autograph Verse Wisecracks, gags, silly stories, insults |
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TRUE RIDDLE
Q: WHAT IS VERY BLACK AND YET ENLIGHTENS THE WORLD?
A: INK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): AN ACTION (Q) ; ANTITHETICAL ; COLOR (Q) ; HOUSEHOLD ITEMS (A)
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 02-11-1970
ORDINARY FOLKTALE
A YOUNG GIRL DESPERATELY WANTED TO GO TO A PARTY BUT SHE DIDN'T HAVE
A DATE. SHE THEN EXCLAIMED THAT SHE WOULD GO TO THE PARTY
WITH ANYBODY,
EVEN THE DEVIL HIMSELF. THEN A FRIEND ASKED HER TO THE PARTY
AND SHE HAD A MARVELOUS TIME. AS SHE WAS SAYING GOODBYE SHE GLANCED
DOWN AND SAW HOOVES INSTEAD OF FEET AND SHE REALIZED THAT SHE TRULY
WAS OUT WITH THE DEVIL.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT'S MOTHER TOLD HER THIS TO WARN HER NOT TO CALL UPON
SATANIC PO/WERS. KEYPUNCHED IN NOV.,1972-ALSO ON CARD IN 5X8 FILES
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Ordinary Tale |
Date learned: 09-18-1972
ORDINARY FOLKTALE
A YOUNG GIRL DESPERATELY WANTED TO GO TO A PARTY BUT SHE DIDN'T HAVE
A DATE. SHE THEN EXCLAIMED THAT SHE WOULD GO TO THE PARTY
WITH ANYBODY,
EVEN THE DEVIL HIMSELF. THEN A FRIEND ASKED HER TO THE PARTY
AND SHE HAD A MARVELOUS TIME. AS SHE WAS SAYING GOODBYE SHE GLANCED
DOWN AND SAW HOOVES INSTEAD OF FEET AND SHE REALIZED THAT SHE TRULY
WAS OUT WITH THE DEVIL.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT'S MOTHER TOLD HER THIS TO WARN HER NOT TO CALL UPON
SATANIC PO/WERS. KEYPUNCHED IN NOV.,1972-ALSO ON CARD IN 5X8 FILES
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Ordinary Tale |
Date learned: 09-18-1972
FOLK CURE
FOR PNEUMONIA, PUT CHOPPED RAW ONIONS
IN A WOOL SOCK AND PUT THE SOCK ON YOUR FOOT
OR ON YOUR CHEST.
THE POISON WILL BE DRAWN OUT BY THE ONIONS.
Submitter comment: FROM MRS. HOWARD OF SCOTCH - IRISH DESCENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 00001964 SUMMER
FOLK CURE
TO BRING SOMEONE OUT OF A FAINT, BURN A FEATHER.
Submitter comment: FROM HER MOTHER, MRS. METZEN, OF ENGLISH DESCENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): ACRID ODORS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 00001964 SUMMER
HOME REMEDIES
DYSENTRY - TAKE A HIGH PROOF LIQUOR, PUT IN A CUP
AND SET IT AFIRE, AND AFTER IT BURNS
AND GOES OUT, DRINK WHAT'S LEFT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
HOME REMEDIES
CONSTIPATION
GATHER THE ROOTS OF MAYAPPLE,
CUT OUT THE JOINTS, AND DRY THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOT.
PLACE IN A CLOTH AND BEAT TO A POWDER.
ADD A FEW DROPS OF CASTOR OIL AND ROLL INTO PILLS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): BOWEL HABITS ; HERBAL REMEDIES
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 04-01-1972
FOLK CURE
TO WARD OFF A COLD, HANG A BAG OF ASAFETIDA AROUND YOUR NECK.
Submitter comment: FROM HER MOTHER, MRS. METZEN, OF ENGLISH DESCENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
PROVERB
AN EYE FOR AN EYE, A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.
Submitter comment: FROM UNCERTAIN.
Data entry tech comment: TRY DEUTERONOMY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
James Callow Keyword(s): REVENGE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 00-00-1964
PROVERB
THE EVIL MEN DO LIVE AFTER THEM, THE GOOD IS OFTEN INTERRED WITH
THEIR BONES.
Submitter comment: FROM UNCERTAIN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTRAST ; PESSIMISM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 00001964 (SUMMER)
PROVERB
EVIL IS TO HIM THAT THINKS IT.
Submitter comment: FROM UNCERTAIN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
James Callow Keyword(s): POINT OF VIEW
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 00001964 (SUMMER)
PROVERB
EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY; EVERY CAT HAS HIS NIGHT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
James Callow Keyword(s): CONTRAST ; LETCHERY ; PARALLELISM ; REVENGE ; SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 09-20-1972