The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Games

In jump rope slang:

Hot peppers or red hots--turning the rope very fast.

High waters--swaying the rope back and forth--each time getting higher and higher.

Run through school--Each person "runs in" and jumps once, then twice, then three times, and on up to twelve. Those who miss are considered "out."

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector are the same person.

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED