Patty Ball interview with anonymous interviewee

The John Burrison Georgia Folklore Archive recordings contains unedited versions of all interviews. Some material may contain descriptions of violence, offensive language, or negative stereotypes reflecting the culture or language of a particular period or place. There are instances of racist language and description, particularly in regards to African Americans. These items are presented as part of the historical record. This project is a repository for the stories, accounts, and memories of those who chose to share their experiences for educational purposes. The viewpoints expressed in this project do not necessarily represent the viewpoints of the Atlanta History Center or any of its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers. The Atlanta History Center makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in the interviews and expressly disclaims any liability therefore. If you believe you are the copyright holder of any of the content published in this collection and do not want it publicly available, please contact the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center at 404-814-4040 or reference@atlantahistorycenter.com. This interview consist of the anonymous interviewee telling humorous and offensive stories and jokes. The first stories she tells include one about an inebriated man who goes into a bar claiming to have a dog who can talk; one about a rabbit, a buzzard [or a vulture], and a turtle who try to get a pot of gold; one about a nun and a priest who fall off of a camel in the desert; and a racist story about a bar owner who hires a bouncer in Lexington, Kentucky. At 14:12, the interviewee tells a racist story about four men who sleep on farm after their car breaks down while on a hunting trip. At 19:40, she retells a story originally by Myron Cohen (1902-1986) about newlyweds. At 23:37, she tells a story about a 12-year-old Boy Scout who encountered an older woman after going door-to-door collecting donations for disabled children. She also tells a story about an inebriated man who finds a bar made of gold called the Golden Bar. At 32:59, she tells a story about a young girl who receives perfume and a watch for her birthday. At 36:15, she tells a story about a man with a cleft lip who walks into a jeweler to buy his girlfriend a watch. She then tells a story about a farmer who uses an unorthodox method to try and sell a piglet at an auction and a monkey who sabotages his efforts. At 41:59, she tells a story about a man who goes into a restaurant and orders a bowl of lentil soup. At 43:55, she tells a story about two girls who go skinny dipping in the ocean. At 46:57, she tells a story about a newspaper man who wanted to hunt a great big blue bull moose. At 53:30, she tells a story about a woman whos wagon breaks, is bitten by a rattle snake, and then encounters four bandits and a law enforcement official who sexually assault her. She tells another story about a woman whose wagon breaks down and encounters a Native American man who gives her a ride on his horse into town. At 01:01:06, she tells a story about a sailor who goes to the doctor for pain in his leg. She then tells a story about a nun and a priest at a golf course. She also tells a story about men in prison who come up with a numbering system for telling jokes. She compares this to a numbering system her father and his coworkers created when he worked for a hospital. At 1:13:40, she tells a derogatory story about three gay men. She then tells a story about a college Hippie drop-out who goes to different churches to try and get money by pretending to be Jesus Christ. At 1:23:20, she tells a story about an African American young man who encounters an older African American man who was making smart pills out of horse feces. She ends the interview talking about where she has heard most of the jokes she knows, and talks about the origin of many of the offensive jokes she knows. Biographical information about this interviewee has not been determined. offensive jokes; derogatory stories; A PDF transcript exists for this recording. Please contact an archivist for access. Professor John Burrison founded the Atlanta Folklore Archive Project in 1967 at Georgia State University. He trained undergraduates and graduate students enrolled in his folklore curriculum to conduct oral history interviews. Students interviewed men, women, and children of various demographics in Georgia and across the southeast on crafts, storytelling, music, religion, rural life, and traditions. 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