The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

SADIE HAWKINS

THIS IS A HIGH SCHOOL DANCE WHERE THE GIRL ASKS THE GUY AND
USUALLY PAYS FOR HIS ADMISSION AT THE RATE OF A PENNY
PER POUND. THE IDEA PROBABLY ORIGINATED FROM THE
LI'L ABNER COMIC STRIP (BY THE LATE, LAMENTED, AL CAPP)

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: NOT GIVEN