What's Going On? (In Modern Texas Folklore) Page: 70
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4. A short pithy saying in common and recognized use.
That seems to answer the question. A bumper sticker, like
a proverb or epigram, is a succinct expression of folk opin-
ion which has enough acceptance to persist.
NOTES
1. Since many professors attended the church, I wrote a suggestion that
the notice be changed to read "Jesus died for you and me; will you live
for he?" It is a better epigram and the grammar is no worse.
2. "Horny" is a modern slang term meaning "ready for action." It prob-
ably dates back to the horned cuckold in medieval folklore. There is
another sticker with a picture of a cat; it reads "Honk If You Love
Pussy."
3. This is one of many puns. The small print beneath advertises a
fishing club, not the famed "Chicken Ranch" of Texas.
4. Today this is used for its sexual connotation, no doubt, but a former
paratrooper explained it as an army slogan concerning a soldier's use
of his second parachute.
5. A student explained that this sticker referred to people who owned
their own sail boats. Among other sports proudly advocated, two are
most prominent: "I Love Tennis" and "For Kicks See A Rodeo."
6. In 1974, you were urged to honk for political, sexual, and religious
reasons; it is no wonder we had "noise pollution."
7. Although a misnomer, a new "minority" is becoming noticeable on
bumpers as elsewhere: women. Four seen in 1975 are "Sisters Unite,"
"E.R.A. Spells Equality," "Liberated Women Are Better," and "Trust
God-She Provides."
8. This situation may change. A new one observed in October, 1975, is
"I Am Young, Black, and Together." A 1975 song inspired "God Bless
Chocolate City and Its Vanilla Suburbs." Ebony, a prestigious black
magazine, advertised in August, 1975, "Five new ways to express your-
self." The stickers available read "Unity Begins at Home," "Respect
Yourself!," "We Are Beautiful People, Be Proud," "Keep Moving Up,
Don't Stop!!!," and "Self Respect Commands Respect."James W. Byrd
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Volume of "a collection of essays by contemporary folklorists who are writing about the customs and traditions and the songs and the stories that are going on now" (inside the front cover). It includes information about the folklore of cowboys, rodeos, chain letters and marijuana, as well as information about country, swing and gospel music. Index begins on page 301.
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Abernethy, Francis Edward. What's Going On? (In Modern Texas Folklore), book, 1976; Austin, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38877/m1/88/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Press.