"Folklore of Student Life" holds the accumulated wisdom and wit of several IU undergraduate classes and of a good many IU undergraduates, all focused upon the folklore -- those shared avenues of creativity and expression -- that is part of the college experience at Indiana University. This website is a joint production of Prof John McDowell and his students in a number of undergraduate classes
I sexually identify as an attack helicopter The copypasta originated in the online first-person shooter (FPS) gaming community in March of 2014. This community has long had a vocal minority that actively opposes “political correctness,” sends death threats to developers Continue Reading …
Text 3 Contributor: Jennifer Harber Informants: http://www.computerjokes.net/023.htm; By: Anonymous/ Various Title: How You Know You Are A High Tech Worker Semester/ Year: Fall 2005 It’s dark when you drive to and from work. You see a good looking person and Continue Reading …
Collection 4 Title of Collection: “Top Graffiti at Indiana University” Collector’s Name: Robert Steele Collected: 1973 9 Change what you can and cope with things you cannot
Item 3: “Here’s to Honor” The last song I found was also a fraternity drinking song. The song was found at www.greekchat.com. Here’s to honor I offered her me honor She honored my offer And all night long I was Continue Reading …
Collection 3 Title of Collection: “N. America, U.S., Indiana, Monroe County, Bloomington” Collector’s Name: Elaine Bussard Collected: 1967, Nick’s English Hut (#6); Royal Oaks Tavern (#s 7,8) 6 If you can keep your head when others around you are losing Continue Reading …
Collection 1 Title of Collection: “A look at the subjects and psychological mechanisms of graffiti” Collector’s Name: Katie Pursley Collected: 1975. The Regulator, 319 N. Walnut 1 We hold these truths to be self-evident All men are fucked up over Continue Reading …
Jill’s jokes: Text 1 “The doctor said I’ve got some good news and some bad news,” “What’s the bad news?” “The bad news is that only have three months to live.” The patient gets really upset, and says, “What’s the Continue Reading …
Contributor: Leah Lattanner Informant: Ava Title: “Ghost Legends” Fall 2005 After the Brittany was finished telling the legend she had heard the first month of school, Ava stated that she had heard the same legend but with a different ending. Continue Reading …
Matt’s drinking games Text 1: Title of Collection: “Game Collection Form” Collector’s Name: Anne Sheldon Collection Location: Read Center Date Collected: April 23, 1973 There is only one drinking game described in this paper. The author calls it “Indian”. The Continue Reading …
Friend Interview Source: Noah Pujol, current IU Senior; Mar 30, 2021 Text: How often did you cook your meals compared to eating dining hall food? 1-2 times a week ate in room What kinds of meals did you eat in Continue Reading …