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WHEN GIVING SOMEONE A BIRTHDAY SPANKING, WE FOLLOW THIS:
GIVE THE PERSON AS MANY SMACKS AS IS HIS BIRTHDAY.
THEN GIVE HIM AN EXTRA SMACK FOR HIM TO BE GOOD AND
FINALLY A PINCH FOR HIM TO GROW AN INCH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary |
Date learned: 11-11-1969