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Record #:
36542
Author(s):
Malone, Elmer Taylor, Jr.
Abstract:
Coming from two opposing viewpoints, the author discusses the reasoning and possible humor or scorn of an anecdote.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 56 Issue 2, Fall-Winter 2009, p4-9 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Racism; Literature; Anecdotes; Humor
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Record #:
35923
Author(s):
Moore, Jamie
Abstract:
A pediatric doctor by trade, Dr. Hughes uses his facility for language and propensity for humor and rhyming expressiveness in virtually every arena of his life, including in his occupation and family folklore.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 38 Issue 1, Wntr/Spr 1991, p45-71 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Humor; Humorists; Pediatrics; Poetry; Rhymes
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Record #:
35840
Author(s):
Barrick, Mac E.
Abstract:
Two variations of the same story start off this essay about how folk cultural materials, whether oral or physical, must change over time in order to survive.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 32 Issue 1, Spring-Summer 1984, p33-37 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Humor; Anecdotes; Religion
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Record #:
35827
Author(s):
Beezley, William H.
Abstract:
A collection of jokes that center upon the rivalry between UNC Chapel Hill and NC State University.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 29 Issue 2, Fall-Winter 1981, p112-119 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Humor; University investments--Chapel Hill; North Carolina State University
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Record #:
35740
Author(s):
Walser, Richard
Abstract:
Starting in the mid-1800s, a comical parade of Don Quixote and his comrades, known as the Don Quixote Invincibles, made their way across the NC State fairgrounds. This tradition of satire and frivolity continued on various fairs and parades for several decades, until they eventually passed into obscurity.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 24 Issue 3, Nov 1976, p95-100 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Humor; Fairs--North Carolina
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Record #:
35718
Author(s):
Costner, Sharon
Abstract:
Built upon the rivalry between UNC Chapel Hill and NC State University, well-known jokes have arisen over the years. Samplings of these jokes have been included, categorized by agricultural orientation, stupidity, boorishness, backward sexual and social behavior, and miscellaneous.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975, p107-111 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Humor; Colleges and universities--Raleigh
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Record #:
35671
Author(s):
Moore, Danny W.
Abstract:
A collection of riddles taken from several college students around North Carolina. Usually a sense of competition surrounds the riddle tellers, mirroring American society.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 22 Issue 3, Aug 1974, p119-125 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Humor
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Record #:
35588
Author(s):
Lemley, Marian
Abstract:
A short collection of riddles about various topics.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 21 Issue 1, Apr 1973, p26 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Humor
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Record #:
35595
Author(s):
Poston, Glenda
Abstract:
Several riddles with animals as the subject matter.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 21 Issue 1, Apr 1973, p39 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Humor
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Record #:
35598
Author(s):
Ridenour, John
Abstract:
A joke.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 21 Issue 2, May 1973, p52 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Humor
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Record #:
35599
Author(s):
Owen, Guy
Abstract:
A collection of insults, mostly of the “your mom” variety.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 21 Issue 2, May 1973, p53-54 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Humor; Rhymes
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Record #:
35606
Author(s):
Lemley, Marian
Abstract:
A knock-knock joke.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 21 Issue 2, May 1973, p76 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Humor
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Record #:
35633
Author(s):
Brunvand, Jan Harold
Abstract:
While traveling in Romania, the author collected a series of jokes dealing with propaganda, speech repression, dialogue, and graffiti.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 21 Issue 4, Nov 1973, p181-188 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Humor; Political parties
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Record #:
35416
Author(s):
Not Given
Abstract:
The accounts of a well-known prankster in Raleigh.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 19 Issue 1, Jan 1971, p28-32 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Humor
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Record #:
35185
Author(s):
Gonzalez, Charles
Abstract:
The author had asked young school children of any riddles they knew, and this article is part of the conversation he had with one of the children, who went through a list of jokes.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 10 Issue 1, July 1962, p40-41 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Humor
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