The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

MAKING OF A FUNNY OR UGLY FACE WHILE OUTDOORS IN COLD
WEATHER, MAY CAUSE YOUR FACE TO FREEZE IN THAT
POSITION.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT USED THIS TO SCARE HER CHILDREN.

Data entry tech comment: IF WE POUTED OR MADE A FACE AT SOMEONE, OUR MOTHER USED
TO SAY THIS ALSO, REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER.--PAC
I BELIEVE, IT WAS TO DISCOURAGE THE PRACTICE.

Where learned: NEW YORK ; LE ROY

Date learned: 03-00-1971