The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

WATER GAME

A SMALL NUMBER OF PEOPLE, ANYWHERE FROM 3 TO 6, STAND IN LINE IN
ABOUT 3 FEET OF WATER. ONE PERSON FACES THEM, TAKES A BREATH AND
GOES UNDER WATER. THE PEOPLE IN LINE OPEN THEIR LEGS AND ALLOW THAT
PERSON UNDERWATER TO PASS THROUGH THEM. EVERYONE TAKES TURNS GOING
UNDERWATER AND THE PERSON WHO PASSES THROUGH THE MOST PAIRS OF LEGS
WITHOUT LOSING HIS BREATH WINS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE WOODS

Date learned: 09-00-1972