The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

CHICKEN

CHICKEN IS A GAME, PLAYED BY CADDIES, THAT
IS SIMILAR TO OTHER GAMES OF DARE. HOWEVER,
ONE OF THE PEOPLE PARTAKING IN THE GAME
MAY NOT KNOW HE IS PLAYING.
TO PLAY CHICKEN, PARTICIPAINTS MUST BE WILLING
TO RISK POSSIBLE SUSPENSION OR EVEN DISMISSAL.
BAGS ARE RIGGED TO FALL APART, AND GOLF CLUB
GRIPS ARE SOAKED WITH WATER TO MAKE THEM
VERY DIFFICULT TO PLAY WITH. THERE ARE NO
WINNERS IN THIS GAME, BUT IT DOES PRODUCE SOME
VERY FUNNY SITUATIONS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM

Date learned: 00-00-1975