The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

CUCUMBER BELIEF

NEVER EAT THE END OF A CUCUMBER WHERE THERE ARE NO SEEDS BECAUSE IT IS POISONOUS.

Submitter comment:

MY MOTHER ACTUALLY BELIEVES THIS BECAUSE HER MOTHER BELIEVED IT. IN OUR HOME WE NEVER EAT THAT END OF A CUCUMBER EVEN THOUGH ALL OF A PICKLE IS REGARDED AS SAFE.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share same surname and place of residence.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LINCOLN PARK ; collector's home ; informant's home

Date learned: NOT GIVEN