The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

HANGING SPOONS ON THE NOSE

AFTER A PERSON HAS HAD A FEW DRINKS (OF ANY KIND) THEY HAVE TO TRY
TO HANG A SPOON FROM THEIR NOSE. THIS IS DONE BY BREATHING ON THE
SPOON TO MAKE IT SLIGHTLY MOIST. THEN YOU STICK THE ROUND END TO
YOUR NOSE. IF IT DOESN'T HANG THERE YOU HAVE TO DRINK. EVENTUALLY
THE GAME GETS RATHER ELABORATE. YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO WALK, DANCE,
AND TALK WITH THE SPOON HANGING FROM YOUR NOSE. NEEDLESS TO SAY
EVERYONE GETS QUITE DRUNK. THE DRUNKER YOU ARE THE HARDER IT IS
TO GET THE SPOON TO HANG FROM YOUR NOSE.

Submitter comment: THIS GAME IS PLAYED OFTEN WITH LAURA'S RELATIVES IN HARBOR SPRINGS.
EVERYONE IN HER FAMILY IS GOOD AT HANGING SPOONS FROM THEIR NOSES.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Mount Clemens

Date learned: 10-00-1981