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Coe discusses the practice of quoting movies, focusing on the use of quotes from comedies. She explains that for a movie quote to have comedic success it needs to fit the tone of the conversation it is used in and it the audience must be able to recognize the quote. She asserts that a funny quote can also be successful when it acts as a release in an argument. Created by Cameron Coe when she was enrolled in Eric Eliason's English 392 class during fall semester 2005.

Scope and Contents note Defines dating as a way for people learn to recognize the qualities they want in a spouse. Explains blind dating as an alternative option when traditional dating doesn't lead to marriage. Discusses both sincere and self-serving reasons people have for arranging blind dates. Explains reasons people go on a blind dates despite their negative stigma as 1) a desire not to offend whoever is setting the person up, and 2) a hope that eventually a blind date might result in a rewarding relationship....

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Collection of stories involving unappetizing food and situations that it must be eaten. Included are stories about visiting homes where the host prepared a cultural meal that was not appetizing to the informant, eating insects, and awkward date situations. Created for Dr. Thursby's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University, Winter 2007.

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Nielson collected stories peers that rock climb as their sport of choice. Included are stories of big falls, stories of climbs that happened, gifts that climbers exchanged, and equipment explanations. Project was created for an English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 2000.

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Spencer collected folklore related to the West Jordan High School cross country team, of which he was a past member. Included are stories of pranks played by the runners, team traditions and bonding exercises, and explanations of some favorite team sayings. The project was written for an English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1998.

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Dixon collected narratives from women who made scrapbooks, and hypothesized that the books were made for creative outlet, social interaction, and affirmation of the life cycle. Included are stories of how women began scrapbooking, descriptions of their favorite scrapbook page, and small thumbnail sketches of these pages. The project was written for Dr. Eliason's English class taught at Brigham Young University in 1999.

Scope and Contents note Explores reasons why some people are so interested in the Middle Ages today. Explains that most people's interest began with reading books or playing childhood games associated with the Middle Ages, or with a general interest in history. Discusses Medieval reenactments and the different roles participants enjoy playing. Describes elements of the culture such as fighting, chivalry, feasting, and clothing. Created by Miriam Ward while she was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 391 class...

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Discusses the phenomena of using food as an emotional comfort. Describes the perception of food as a treat. Explains that at times foods are linked with home or family and they are sometimes an expression of love. Created by Cherilyn Harline while she was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 495 class during Winter Semester 2002.

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Cutler explores the world of scary personal stories and urban legends. Through the examination of both the places and motives behind the sharing these stories, Cutler discusses the humanistic need to share stories as well as the enjoyment of being frightened. In addition, Cutler explores the warnings and lessons shared through-out generations through the passing of these anecdotes. Created by Shallee while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 356 course during fall semester of 2005.

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Harker compares and contrasts the Maori tattooing as a rite of passage with the ear piercing practices in Utah. Harker presents the folkloric stories she has collected in much the same light as she might present Maori folklore: with much respect, interest and enthusiasm. Created by Julia Harker while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 391 class during winter semester 2002.