The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

CHERRIES (GAME PLAYED WITH BASKETBALL)

THE FIRST PERSON TAKES A SHOT AT THE BASKET. IF HE MAKES
IT, THE SECOND PERSON HAS TO MAKE THE SAME SHOT. IF
HE DOESN'T MAKE IT, HE GETS ONE CHERRY. IF HE MAKES IT,
HE CAN TAKE A SHOT FROM ANYWHERE HE'D LIKE. AGAIN, IF
HE MAKES IT, OTHER PERSON MUST TRY TO MAKE BASKET FROM
SAME POSITION. IF MISSED, HE GETS A CHERRY. THIS
PROCEDURE KEEPS REPEATING ITSELF. THE FIRST PERSON WITH
FIVE CHERRIES LOSES.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 02-29-1972