"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
Observation of Showalter Fountain Collector spent 45 minutes at Showalter Fountain on Wednesday, March 24, from a period of 2-3 pm. Collector was joined by AJ and Taryn, informants from the first two interviews. The Wellness Day was chosen as Continue Reading …
The Navy Seal Copypasta Original posting was made to internet image-board 4chan in 2010. Two rumored sources of genesis. The first, more commonly accepted, is that it was created on 4chan’s weapons board in response to an anonymous comment. The Continue Reading …
Collected from Yaël Ksander[Text Wrapping Break]October 22, 2007[Text Wrapping Break]Performed for the WFIU Public Radio program “Moment of Indiana History” [Text Wrapping Break]Transcription: While ghost-trackers in Evansville keep on the lookout for the Lady in Grey, an apparition in different Continue Reading …
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 …
Interview with Ball State Student Informant, who wishes to remain anonymous, is a junior currently attending Ball State University, aged 22. Interview was conducted via text between informant and collector and focuses on BSU’s Frog Baby fountain. Interview Continue Reading …