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INSULT TO EITHER SEX
BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT YOU GET, YOU COULD GET SOMETHING
YOU DESERVE.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT DORMS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SLOGAN
WE DO AND SAY THE NASTIEST THINGS IN THE NICEST WAY.
James Callow comment: (USED TO FOLLOW UP AN INSULT, SAYS COLLECTOR)
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT DORMS ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TAUNT
JUST BECAUSE YOUR HEAD IS SHAPED LIKE A HUBCAP, DOESN'T
MEAN YOU'RE A BIG WHEEL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT DORMS ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
INSULT
HE'S OKAY IN HIS OWN LITTLE PLACE, BUT NOBODY HAS
DUG IT YET.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT DORMS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
INSULT
YOU'RE ABOUT AS BRIGHT AS A BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB.
Submitter comment:
I REMEMBERED THIS FROM A CONVERSATION WHERE A BUNCH
OF GUYS WERE JOKING WITH EACH OTHER.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT DORMS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
INSULT
HE'S GOT A FACE ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE, AND THEN (ONLY)
AT NIGHT.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT DORMS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
INSULT
HER TEETH ARE LIKE STARS, THEY COME OUT AT NIGHT.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT DORMS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
INSULT
HER FACE LOOKS LIKE IT WAS STRAPPED TO THE OUTSIDE
OF A TIRE AND DRIVEN 50,000 MILES.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT DORMS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
RIDDLE
"WHY IS SLIPPING ON A BANANA PEEL LIKE MUSIC?"
"BECAUSE YOU'LL BE FLAT IF YOU DON'T SEE SHARP}"
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DORM
Keyword(s): BANANAPEEL ; FRUIT: BANANAS ; MUSIC: INTERVALS ; RIDDLING QUESTION
James Callow Keyword(s): LOOK SHARP ; PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
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GOOD LUCK
IN JAPAN, IT IS A VILLAGE BELIEF THAT WHEN STANDING ON A CERTAIN
ROCK FOUND ON A BEACH, ONE SEES THE EMPEROR, GOOD LUCK FOR ONE
YEAR WILL BE HIS.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT DORMS
Keyword(s): JAPANESE BELIEF ; NUMBERS: ONE ; TIME
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Formation BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Good luck P881.2 |
Date learned: 11-13-1969
BOURSCHE SOUP
THIS IS A UKRAINIAN BEET SOUP.
YOU MIX BEETS AND WATER TOGETHER. ADD CELERY, PARSLEY, CATSUP,
AND ONIONS. SOME PEOPLE ADD SOUR CREAM WHEN SERVING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORMS
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Mixed preparation in liquid |
Date learned: 03-03-1971
SPAGHETTI TEST
IF YOU THROW SPAGHETTI ON A WALL AND IT STICKS, IT MEANS IT'S DONE.
I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS ACTUALLY TRUE, BUT THE INFORMANT TOLD ME
IT WORKS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORMS
Keyword(s): HUMOR
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Manner of preparation Process |
Date learned: 10-06-1971
RECIPE - AN UKRANIAN DISH CALLED PEROGIES
YOU TAKE ANY ORDINARY PIE CRUST PASTRY AND CUT IT INTO SMALL
SQUARES. YOU FILL THESE SQUARES WITH EITHER; MASHED POTATOES,
CHEESE OR SAUREKRAUT. YOU THEN PRESS ANOTHER SQUARE OF PASTRY OVER
THIS FILLING. THESE ARE BAKED AT 350 DEGREES FOR ABOUT FORTY-FIVE
MINUTES. THEY ARE THEN SERVED WITH SOUR CREAM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORMS
Keyword(s): SAUERKRAUT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Manner of preparation |
Date learned: 03-02-1971
TAKING A BATH DURING MENSTRUAL PERIOD, WILL NOT ONLY
STOP THE FLOW, BUT WILL CAUSE TUBERCULOSIS.
Submitter comment: FROM FRIEND.
Where learned: MERCY COLLEGE ; GIRLS DORM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 11-24-1967
AS FRESHMEN WE WERE TOLD THAT WE COULDN'T USE THE
ELEVATOR WITHOUT A PASS, WHICH TELLER
CONVENIENTLY HAD EXTRAS OF.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT DORMS ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Initiation rite Hazing |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
CARD GAME SIGNAL
INDICATING ONE'S RING FINGER: DIAMONDS
SCRATCHING ONE'S CHEST: HEARTS
OPENING ONE'S HAND: SPADES
HITTING THE TABLE: CLUBS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORMS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement SPEECH -- Game Pastime Sport SPEECH -- Instructions Directions |
Date learned: 11-02-1970
ITCH ME, PINCH ME
ITCH ME AND PINCH ME WENT BOAT-RIDING. IF ITCH ME
FELL OUT THEN WHO WAS LEFT?
ANSWER: PINCH ME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORMS
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Formula tale |
Date learned: 11-30-1970
IN ITALY, IF A GIRL IS PINCHED BY A GUY IN THE REAR,
SHE IS SUPPOSED TO TAKE IT AS A COMPLIMENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORMS
James Callow Keyword(s): BUTTOCKS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage SPEECH -- Congratulations Appreciation Appreciation of female beauty |
Date learned: 10-02-1969
CHURCH CUSTOM
FAMILY ROSARY: A LARGE ROSARY, BIG ENOUGH SO THAT ALL
THE MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY COULD HOLD IT AND PRAY
TOGETHER.
Submitter comment: ETHNIC CUSTOM FROM FLINT, MICHIGAN
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; DORMS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 10-23-1970