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SISSY TEST

RUBBING THE TOP OF A PERSON'S HAND UNTIL THEY CAN NO
LONGER STAND THE PAIN OR THEY START TO BLEED

Submitter comment: THIS WAS SORT OF A DARE TO SEE IF THE BOYS IN
OUR GRADESCHOOL WERE TOUGH

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; OAK PARK

Subject headings:

Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Bodily Activity
Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Athletic sport and exercise Gymnastics

Date learned: 00001970S

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