James Callow Folklore Archive
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He thinks he's bright just because his mother calls him sonny.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
The title word PROSE is crossed out and replaced with the word RETORT
Original BN [Z210] crossed out / replaced with current classification
Written across top of card:
A retort to what? What IS the A? [Given as a retort]
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): HUMOR ; INSULT ; Language ; RETORT
Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |