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IF A MAN DROPS A FORK, IT MEANS THAT A GIRLFRIEND
REMEMBERS HIM.
IF A GIRL DROPS A SPOON IT MEANS THAT A BOY IS
REMEMBERING HER AND MAY COME OVER. IT IS GOOD
LUCK.
Submitter comment: FROM HIS MOTHER.
Where learned: TELEPHONE CONVERSATION
Date learned: 08-09-1964
THERE IS A BELIEF THAT IF A MAN BITES HIS TONGUE, A
BOYFRIEND OF HIS IS THINKING ABOUT HIM. IF HE
BITES HIS LIPS, A GIRLFRIEND OF HIS IS REMEMBERING
HIM.
Submitter comment: FROM HIS PARENTS.
Where learned: TELEPHONE CONVERSATION
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Biting lip, tongue, accidentally |
Date learned: 08-09-1964
COLLETE CHEER
TODAY IS HOWARD'S BIRTHDAY AND A LISTENER TO WJR-RADIO CALLED
IN WHILE J. P. MCCARTHY WAS HOSTING THE SHOW. J. P. ASKED
THE CALLER WHAT WAS A CHEER HE HAD USED WHILE ATTENDING
HARVARD UNIVERSITY. THE CALLER ANSWERED: "PREVAIL,
MAGNIFICENT CRIMSON." INFORMANT ACTUALLY WENT TO HARVARD
UNIVERSITY. BUT NOW LIVES IN DETROIT ABOUT 10 YEARS AFTER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; PHONE CONVERSATION
Keyword(s): COLLEGE
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 10-28-1971
WHEN A PERSON IS GOING TO A PARTY, WEDDING, PICNIC,
OR TRAVELLING, IF HE FORGETS SOMETHING AT HOME
IT IS A BAD SIGN. IF HE PROCEEDS, HE MAY HAVE
BAD LUCK.
Submitter comment: FROM HIS PARENTS.
Where learned: TELEPHONE CONVERSATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 08-09-1964
NAMING; LOCAL FESTIVAL
"MARDI GRAS" MEANS "FEAST OF THE FLESH"--ITS MAIN
PURPOSE IS TO WEAR YOU OUT SO YOU WON'T BREAK THE
TWO MONTHS OF LENT; FOR YOU TO BLOW OFF STEAM.
Where learned: CONVERSATION ABOUT HIS TRIP
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Explanation of a name CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 |
Date learned: 02-20-1969
VANDERBILT "T.J.C."
TYPICAL VANDERBILT COED: WEARS FURS, WEJUNS, PEARLS.
Where learned: CONVERSATION 2 YEARS AGO
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Explanation of a name |
Date learned: 00-00-1967
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Belief:
Never borrow salt ot you will lose a friend.
Submitter comment:
Informant learned this from her mother.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [P882.14, P880] crossed out/replaced with current classifications
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; Conversation
Keyword(s): Salt, Mineral, Belief, Friendship, Custom, Ownership
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F553 Food Drink -- Flavoring BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
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