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Thread #103866 Message #2130243
Posted By: Mr Happy
21-Aug-07 - 05:15 AM
Thread Name: Folklore: Tag (the game)
Subject: RE: Folklore: Tag (the game)
Bonecruncher.
I recall the girls "Queenie" game you mentioned, though in my neighbourhood, it was called "Queenio-Coco"
Down our way, the girls often invited me & other boys to play as well.
After the thrown ball had been hidden, the chant was: 'Queenio-Coco, who's got the ball ee-o?'
Boys were at a great disadvantage in hiding the ball because they wore shorts or trousers, whereas the girls in those days [1950's] wore dresses or skirts.
They'd slyly shove the ball up under their skirt & hold it between their upper thighs, so when the searcher sought it, they could turn all around without the ball being detected!