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PARODY OF AN ARIA FROM BIZET'S CARMEN
TOREADOR,
OH, DON'T SPIT ON THE FLOOR
THERE'S A CUSPIDOR
WHAT DO YOU THINK IT'S FOR.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): MANNERS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Ill humor Ridicule Mockery |
PARODY OF STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
OH, SAY CAN YOU SEE
ANY BED BUGS ON ME
IF YOU DO, TAKE A FEW,
'CUZ I GOT THEM FROM YOU.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Ill humor Ridicule Mockery |
PARODY
HOW DRY I AM
HOW WET I'LL BE
IF I DON'T FIND
THE BATHROOM KEY.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Ill humor Ridicule Mockery Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Daily Life |
ADAM SONG
CHORUS
THE S STANDS FOR SIGMA, THE P FOR P-I, PI.
THE S STANDS FOR SIGMA, THE P FOR P-I, PI.
AND IF YOU LOOK AROUND YOU, OR GAZE INTO THE SKY.
YOU WILL SEE THAT NAUGHT IS WRITTEN, BUT THE NAME OF SIGMA PI.
ADAM WAS THE FIRST MAN TO WEAR A SIG PI PIN,
NOAH WAS THE SECOND, THEY HAD TO LET HIM IN,
MOSES WAS THE THIRD ONE, WE HAD A LOT OF FUN,
WHEN JULIUS CAESAR CAME ALONG, THEY PLEDGED THE SON OF A GUN.
CHORUS
HE RAMBLED DOWN TO U. OF D., HE THOUGHT HE'D JOIN A FRAT,
HE THOUGHT HE'D TAKE A LOOK AROUND TO SEE WHERE HE WAS AT.
BECAUSE HE WAS A FELLOW WE KNEW HE'D BE ALL RIGHT,
THE COLORS THAT HE WORE NEXT DAY WERE LAVENDER AND WHITE.
CHORUS
HE RAMBLED DOWN TO U OF D., HE THOUGHT HE'D JOIN A FRAT,
HE THOUGHT HE'D TAKE A LOOK AROUND TO SEE WHERE HE WAS AT.
BECAUSE HE WAS A FELLOW WE KNEW HE': BE ALL RIGHT,
THE COLORS THAT HE WORE NEXT DAY WERE LAVENDER AND WHITE.
CHORUS
HE RAMBLED UP TO HEAVEN TO SEE WHO ALL WAS THERE,
HE FOUND A BUNCH A-HANGING AROUND THE FOOT OF THE GOLDEN STAIRS,
SOME WERE SMOKING CIGARETTES, THEY ALL WERE FEELING HIGH,
THEY ALL WERE DAMN GOOD FRIENDS OF HIS, THEY ALL WERE SIGMA PI'S.
CHORUS
HE RAMBLED DOWN TO HADES TO SEE THE POOR LOST SOULS,
HE FOUND A BUNCH OF THETA XI'S A-ROASTING ON THE COALS,
FOR THE TEKES AMD THEATA TAUS THE SIZZLE HAD BEGUN,
WHILE SIGMA PI'S IN VELVET CHAIRS WERE WATCHING ALL THE FUN.
CHORUS
THEN IN CAME OLD BEELZEBUB, OF HELL HE WAS THE KING;
AND ALL THE LITTLE IMPS CAME IN AND THEY BEGAN TO SING.
THEY SAW THE GANG GIVE HIM A GRIP, AND THEN THEY HEARD THE CRY.
THAT HE'S A CHARTER MENBER AND A DAMN GOOD SIGMA PI.
CHORUS
NOW DON'T BE DISCONCERTED IF YOU MISS THE NARROW PATH.
OR IF YOU FLUNK YOUR MORALS LIKE YOU USED TO FLUNK YOUR MATH,
AND DON'T BE DISCONCERTED WHEN YOU HEAR THE FUNERAL KNELL,
FOR WE HAVE A STRONG ALUMNI IN THE VERY DEPTHS OF HELL.
CHORUS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORM ROOM
Keyword(s): BIBLICAL FIGURES ; FRATERNITY SONG
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Social reunion Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Religious |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
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WHAT HAS FOUR LEGS, A TAIL AND BARKS?
A DOG
OH, YOU'VE HEARD THAT ONE BEFORE.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
WHAT HAS FOUR WHEELS AND FLYS?
A GARBAGE TRUCK.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): CONUNDRUM
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-05-1967
ELEPHANT JOKE
WHY DO ELEPHANTS HAVE WRINKLY LEGS?
BECAUSE THEY TIE THEIR TENNIS SHOES TOO TIGHT.
Submitter comment: SHE LEARNED IT AT ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL IN MICHAWAKA, INDIANA.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANIMAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 04-09-1967
ELEPHANT JOKE
WHY DO ELEPHANTS WEAR RED TENNIS SHOES?
TO HIDE IN THE STRAWBERRY FIELDS.
DID YOU EVER SEE AN ELEPHANT IN A STRAWBERRY FIELD?
THEY HIDE PRETTY GOOD, DON'T THEY?
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): COMPARE LION POWDER SHAGGY DOG STORY
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 04-09-1967
JOKE
WHAT GOES HA-HA-HA-THUMP?
A MAN LAUGHING HIS HEAD OFF.
Submitter comment:
SHE LEARNED IT FROM HER FOURTEEN YEAR OLD SISTER WHO
ATTENDS BERKSHIRE JUNIOR HIGH IN BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): PERSONS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
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NO GAMBLER
WHY DIDN'T THEY PLAY CARDS ON NOAH'S ARK?
CAUSE NOAH SAT ON THE DECK.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAYS THAT HE GOT THE "JOKE" FROM HIS ROOMATE,
DAVE PARKER BUT HE WOULD RATHER NOT REMEMBER ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-24-1967
KNOCK KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
MADAM
MADAM WHO?
MADAM FOOT'S CAUGHT IN THE DOOR.
Submitter comment: DIANE LEARNED THIS FROM GIRL FRIENDS IN PITTSBURGH, PA.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): EUPHEMISM
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-00-1967
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SNAKE AND A GOOSE?
A GOOSE IS A GRASP IN THE ASS.
A SNAKE IS AN ASP IN THE GRASS.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANIMALS BIRD REPTILE ; SPOONERISM
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
RIDDLE
WHAT IS IT THAT WAS GIVEN TO YOU, THAT BELONGS TO YOU ONLY,
BUT THAT YOUR FRIENDS USE MORE THAN YOU?
YOUR NAME
Submitter comment: HEARD THIS IN DORMITORY
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): OPPOSITIONAL: ANTITHETICAL CONTRADICTIVE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-27-1967
RIDDLE
WHAT HAS FIVE LETTERS BUT WHEN YOU TAKE TWO AWAY HAS ONE?
STONE
Submitter comment: HEARD THIS IN DORMITORY
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): OPPOSITIONAL: CAUSAL CONTRADICTIVE ; SPELLING
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-27-1967
RIDDLE
WHAT IS ALWAYS UNDER SHELTER BUT ALWAYS WET?
THE TONGUE
Submitter comment: HEARD THIS IN DORMITORY
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): BODY PART ; OPPOSITIONAL: CAUSAL CONTRADICTIVE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-27-1967
RIDDLE
WHAT JUMPS INTO THE WATER AND OUT AGAIN AND DOESN'T GET WET?
EGG IN A DUCK'S BELLY
Submitter comment: HEARD THIS IN DORMITORY
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; OPPOSITIONAL: CAUSAL CONTRADICTIVE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-27-1967
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