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Green explores the culture and customs of long-distance runners. Discusses their motivations and their unusual ability to endure pain. Explains the differences between team runners and road racers and explains the differences between giving individual effort and working in a group. Discusses how men and women runners differ in their motivations and customs. Created by Annie Green while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during fall semester of 2002 at Brigham Young University.

Scope and Contents note Jewkes noticed that many stories have been circulating among Brigham Young University students about "banned bands" in Salt Lake City. No two people questioned for research told exactly the same story, but each story involved a music group that committed some heinous act on stage. Jewkes concludes that the stories are based on a real event that has been changed and shifted to other musicians. Created by Jordan Jewkes while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during fall semester of...

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The Chipman family has had many unfortunate experiences with their cars, beginning when their parents were young. As this tradition has continued, Smith suggests that the family has a curse for bad luck with cars that is passed on through marriage. She explains how these car stories educate and unify the family. Created by Kristen Sara Smith while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during fall semester of 2002 at Brigham Young University.

Scope and Contents note Explores the folklore group of people who exercise. Describes how physical fitness skills are learned by children as they grow up and are passed down from person to person. Explains how physical fitness fulfills the functions of folklore by educating, reinforcing standards, maintaining social control, and acting as a form of release. Those who practice good physical fitness also gain identity as a group. Created by Stephen Eric Johnson while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class...

Scope and Contents note Brown discusses a type of children's folklore called stumblers, which are word tricks played on victims. Explains the difficulty of collecting children's folklore. Describes the functions of stumblers in children's culture, which are to educate, reinforce ideals, exhibit social control, maintain social hierarchies, and entertain. Discusses the common themes and features of stumblers. Created by Cory Brown while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during fall semester of 2002 at...

Scope and Contents note Jones explores the folk beliefs about candy that are spread among children. Some candy folklore is transmitted by parents to their children as an attempt to influence behavior. Candy folklore also reflects the concerns and issues of young people. Explains how candy companies support the folklore about their products and invent new beliefs about candy as an advertising strategy. Created by McKay V. Jones while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during summer term of 1998 at Brigham...

Scope and Contents note Stevens' grandfather, Stan Turley, grew up on a ranch in Aripine, Arizona. On the ranch, Stan found a buried Native American pot. This became the first part of his personal collection of Native American folk objects, which now includes over 200 items. Stevens explores how folk objects can be a reliable source of information about a culture's past and way of life. He explains how the pottery and other items made by Native Americans fulfill the common functions of folklore. Created by Landon...

Scope and Contents note Moon explores the purpose and themes of proverbs that parents tell to their children. Explains how proverbs educate, reinforce beliefs, maintain social control, act as a release valve, and express identity. Explores how different generations use proverbs and how different attitudes exist towards proverbs. Discusses why some families use proverbs more than others. Created by Kelcy Moon while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during fall semester of 2002 at Brigham Young...

Scope and Contents note After collecting several of her Grandpa Holt's funniest jokes and sayings, Walker explores the purpose, origins, and nature of these jokes. Also discusses the situations when his jokes are told, how his children react to them, what his jokes mean, and what they reveal about her grandfather. His jokes mainly serve the purpose of having fun, but they also create memories of him for his descendants. Created by Laurel Walker while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during fall semester...

Scope and Contents note McEuen discusses the childhood games of the McEuen and Cahow children, who were cousins growing up together in California. Although these cousins are all adults now, they remember their childhood games fondly. Describes the rules of child's play and how different roles are given in games. Explains how each person remembers different aspects because of their age and gender. Created by Beth McEuen while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 391 class during fall semester of 2001 at Brigham Young...