The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #107079   Message #2217466
Posted By: SINSULL
17-Dec-07 - 03:47 PM
Thread Name: Folklore: Odd custom in 'Meet Me in St. Louis'
Subject: RE: Folklore: Odd custom in 'Meet Me in St. Louis'
Squaw was used to refer to a male organ????

Every year I get some over 20 trick-or-treaters, burly and aggressive, who refuse to say trick-or-treat. I wouldn't dare aske for a trick or a joke - it would liely be on me.
Just give them their candy and send them away.

There is an Indian holiday when young Indian children throw colored powder on each other and anyone who happens to get in the way. I have seen it done in NYC.

Brazilian Soccar fans drive around Jackson Heights hanging out of cars or on top with 100# bags of flour which they dump all avover the street. Go figure.

it is a very slow day at work...