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Anderson examines the so called "blonde behavior" of stereotypical ditsy or thoughtless behavior that is considered to be expressed more prominently in those with blonde hair. Anderson discusses the tendency for blondes to play up to their stereotype, especially amongst women. A brief examination of the characterization of blonde hair in the American dream is also mentioned. Created by Jennifer Anderson while enrolled in Jill Rudy's English 392 course during winter semester of 2005.

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Smith collected jokes that made fun of women with blonde hair from his co-workers and friends. Included are jokes mocking a blonde's common sense, her self-absorbed nature, and her intelligence. Project was created for an English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 2000.

Scope and Contents note Van Wagoner analyzes why blonde jokes seem to remain popular. She asserts that perhaps people now equate the blonde in these jokes with anyone stupid, and that they are laughing at anyone who acts stupidly, not at a group of people with a certain hair color. She also suggests that blondes themselves may tell these jokes as a way of making fun of people who actually believe the stereotype. She identifies three joke teller types: condensers, preservators, and elongators. She also identifies...

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This project is a collection of blonde jokes and their folklore. The analysis describes the incongruity of blonde jokes, the reasons why blonde jokes are perpetuated, anti-blonde jokes, and media reinforcement. The collector also comments on how the folkloric elements of blonde jokes serve as a form of social control. Collected by Linsey Laidlaw, Dr. Eliason's ENGL 391 class, Fall 1004.

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This project is a collection of blonde jokes. The analysis explains stereotypes of blonde persons as gullible, naive, and unintelligent, and how these jokes play off of these stereotypes. The collector speculates on the causes of blondes being the brunt of these jokes, and how "kid-to-kid" folklore keeps these jokes alive. Collected by Natalie Homer, Dr. Eliason's ENGL 391 class, Fall 2004.

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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 Identifies blond jokes as a replacement for racial, religious, or cultural jokes. Mentions variations of the same jokes where the protagonist is interchangeably blond or of a particular ethnic background. Explains that people tell jokes about outsiders because it makes what is different seem less threatening. Identifies jokes in general as a means of establishing a sense of superiority. Suggests that blond jokes are not offensive because no one believes themselves to be a part of that group....

Scope and Contents note This project is a collection of scary stories, legends, and personal narratives. The analysis discusses the characteristics that make a good scary story. The collector claims that the common factors include a life-threatening element, feeling unsure of the outcome on a scary experience, and the story being very real to them. Also comments on the differences of the stories, and whether or not the stories could be considered "fact or fiction." Includes a 10 item collection, including stories...

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Submitted by BYU student Anna Jensen for her English 391 fall course for Eric Eliason. Contains contributor interviews. About the legend of Bloody Mary.

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Carden collected rituals performed by girls attempting to see the legendary figure known as Bloody Mary. The stories share common elements, such as going into a bathroom, turning the lights out, saying Bloody Mary's name a certain number of times, and then looking in the mirror. The project was written for an English 391 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1997.