The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

HULA HOOP

THIS GAME IS PLAYED WITH A COLORED, PLASTIC HOOP
ABOUT 30 INCHES IN DIAMETER. IT IS PLACED AROUND THE
WAIST AND GIVEN A SPIN. THE HULA HOOP IS KEPT
SPINNING BY MOVING THE HIPS BACK AND FORTH
ACCORDING TO THE SPEED IT IS TURNING. IT CAN ALSO
BE SPUN FROM THE WAIST TO THE NECK, ARMS, LEGS, OR
KNEES.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED IT FROM HIS SISTER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT

Date learned: 00001967 FALL