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OLIVE RACES
PLEDGES ARE MADE TO REMOVE THEIR CLOTHES AND LIE DOWN ON THE
FLOOR. THEY ARE TOLD TO RISE UP ON THEIR ARMS AND LEGS
AND GRASP AN ALIVE IN THE FOLDS OF THEIR BUTTOCKS AND RACE
ACROSS THE FINISH LINE. THE LOSER WAS MADE TO EAT THE
OLIVES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Initiation rite Hazing |
Date learned: 00-00-1968