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Funny or Humorous folkways.
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| cmay119 |
Anyone know of any Folkways that we do in culture that humorous, funny, or downright absurd?
I've got a small paper due tommorow about 'Funny Folkways' for my Sociology class, but I can't think of anything that's all that funny. Anyone want to take a stab at this one? Or know one right off the top of their heads? |
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| Sushipunk |
| I always found shaking hands (when you meet someone) to be kind of weird and pointless. |
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| cmay119 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Sushipunk
I always found shaking hands (when you meet someone) to be kind of weird and pointless. |
Yeah, that is kind of odd... I could work with that I'm pretty sure. Thanks Sushi! :) |
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| wotyzoid |
| Japanese people bow every two words. |
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| cmay119 |
| quote: | Originally posted by wotyzoid
Japanese people bow every two words. |
Although funny, I wonder if I should 'go there'. Being an assignment for class and all, I could see myself getting in a little trouble for that one.
Maybe not though, I might be able to tie that in as another sort of social embrace along with handshaking, high fiving, etc. |
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| Sunsnail |
| Saying bless you after sneezing. |
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| Ted Promo |
| quote: | Originally posted by Sunsnail
Saying bless you after sneezing. |
I say "shut up". |
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| wotyzoid |
| quote: | Originally posted by Sunsnail
Saying bless you after sneezing. |
I can kind of understand this though. Apparently your heart stops when you sneeze. |
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| Sushipunk |
| quote: | Originally posted by wotyzoid
I can kind of understand this though. Apparently your heart stops when you sneeze. |
That's bull - You know that, right? :p |
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| Sunsnail |
| and that has what to do with being blessed |
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| wotyzoid |
| quote: | Originally posted by Sushipunk
That's bull - You know that, right? :p |
No, I never really even though about it. |
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| kadomony |
| "God bless you," shortened to "bless you" comes from way in the past, in Rome (I think) when sneezing was a sign of illness. Of course, without proper medical techniques, illness usually resulted in death. |
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