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Meier takes an in depth look at folklore surrounding the infamous blonde hair stereotype. She attempts to understand why blondes have become the target of so many jokes regarding their supposed dumbness and how folklore processes have helped to pass these stereotypes along. Created by Jordan Meier while enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 392 course during winter semester 2007 at Brigham Young University.

Scope and Contents note McGuire delves into the world of Boy Scouting, focusing on the dynamics between attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and how this process has been embraced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Though the Church supports scouting, some families have interpreted that support as a mandate. This leads to a double standard among Mormon families who require an Eagle ranking of their sons, and those who don't. McGuire addresses this interesting problem while revealing feelings of former...

Scope and Contents note Christensen explores the meaning of the "American Dream" and what it meant to her grandfather as he immigrated to the United States from Norway. Through stories collected about her grandfather, Christensen comes to believe his view of the "American Dream" is that of economic independence, the opportunity to raise his family the way he wanted, and live in a place where humor was ever-present. Created by Liesl Christensen while enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 392 course during winter...

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Baker explores the folklore surrounding the world of pet training. Various narratives collected about pet training experiences served to shape and strengthen her views that pet training folklore is passed on in order to teach responsibility, for humor, or to bring joy. Created by Sarah Baker while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 391 course during winter semester 2007 at Brigham Young University.

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Jones takes a deeper look at activity to hunting in order to pinpoint different functions hunting serves. Through the analysis of several hunting narratives, Jones forms the belief that hunting fulfills three basic needs, being: the feeling of accomplishment, strengthening relationships, and appreciating nature. Created by Marc C. Jones while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 356 course during fall semester 2006 at Brigham Young University.

Scope and Contents note Frost takes a look at the stereotype of Utah's bad drivers in order to understand why such frustrating and often scary stories of bad drivers are perpetuated and passed around. She gathered and analyzed stories from pedestrians and drivers and found that these stories involving dangerous or just plain stupid behaviors are usually passed on for entertainment value. Created by Jackie Frost while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 391 course during winter semester 2007 at Brigham Young...

Scope and Contents note Dahl attempts to tell the story of her grandmother's life through the collection of stories others had remembered about her. She praises her many talents of quilting, embroidery, cooking, gardening, creativity, and putting family first. Through her quest to understand her grandmother better, Dahl comes to the realization that her grandmother has set the perfect example and that she is happy to follow in her footsteps. Created by Melanee Dahl while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 391...

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Sorensen delves into the almost mystical world of sleep and sleep-talking. Through different sleep-talking stories, she draws many conclusions on why sleep-talking folklore is passed on, and what sleep-talking reveals about those who do it. Created by Claire Sorensen while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 391 course during winter semester 2007 at Brigham Young University.

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Donkin, a member of one of BYU's a capella groups called Noteworthy, became interested in folklore passed around within and between all a capella groups at BYU. In this project, she takes a closer look at jokes, traditions, and rituals that have together made up the heart of these a capella groups. Created by Jackie Donkin while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 391 course during winter semester 2007 at Brigham Young University.

Scope and Contents note Eddington explores a realm of folklore that is a part of her personal culture--a quote wall in her apartment which is added to by all the roommates. Through her analysis of this quote wall and the quotes put up there, Eddington comes to believe it is a form of art, used to express oneself. She also believes it is a bonding tool for roommates and a source of humor which also brings unity. Created by Lindsey Eddington while enrolled in Jacqueline Thursby's English 391 course during winter...