The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

SPIT IN YOUR EYE

TO REPRIMAND A GOSSIP THERE IS AN OLD ITALIAN SAYING WHICH GOES
NEVER SPIT UP IN THE AIR BECAUSE IT MIGHT COME DOWN AND SMACK
YOU RIGHT IN THE FACE

Submitter comment: INFORMANT USED THIS SAYING OFTEN

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; RETRIBUTION

Date learned: 00001964 ( SUMMER )