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SNAP A ROBIN

IN THIS ACTION TO INDUCE GOOD LUCK, WHEN A PERSON
SEES A ROBIN, HE LICKS HIS RIGHT THUMB, TOUCHES IT
TO HIS LEFT PALM, THEN PLACES THE RIGHT FIST INTO
THE LEFT PALM MAKING A SNAP.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings:

BELIEF -- Good luck Animals
SPEECH -- Gesture

Date learned: 09-10-1969

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