Chapter
The Folklore of a Children's Game
02:20 - 04:23 (02:03)
The game of hopscotch is not just a game, but a piece of American folklore that has evolved over time and regionally. Folklorist Janet Langloy was the first to write about it and its legend through a soap opera comic strip for adults.
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The legend of the Red Paperclip is not just a game, but a piece of American folklore that has been evolving and changing regionally and over time.
02:20 - 03:20 (01:00)
American folklore
Summary
The legend of the Red Paperclip is not just a game, but a piece of American folklore that has been evolving and changing regionally and over time. Folklorist Janet Langloy was the first to write about it.
ChapterThe Folklore of a Children's Game
EpisodeShort Stuff: Bloody Mary
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The folklorist and author, Jan Harold Brunvand, uncovers the various names and origins of the popular game, Bloody Mary, and reveals its regional diversity.
03:21 - 04:23 (01:02)
folklore
Summary
The folklorist and author, Jan Harold Brunvand, uncovers the various names and origins of the popular game, Bloody Mary, and reveals its regional diversity.