The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Jump-rope Rhyme

MABLE, MABLE
SET THE TABLE.
DON'T FORGET THE RED HOT PEPPER.

Submitter comment:

ON THE WORD "PEPPER," THE ROPE IS TURNED FASTER AND FASTER TILL THE JUMPER MISSES.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share the same surname and place of residence.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HAMTRAMCK ; informant's home

Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; SPEED-JUMP

Date learned: 10-11-1971