Riddles and conundrums.
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1960.138.A1(61)-A1(69)
Original Tape ID
Summary
Riddles and conundrums.
It wis from a young man I got it, atween two legs I put it, first through hair, then through skin, then [?] the trick was done. Answer: a man skinning a rabbit with a pocketknife.
Fit gaes in dry, dry an cams oot dreep, dreepin; ye ca' wi yir back, til yir body's a' sweitin? Answer: a churn.
A wee, wee man wi a red, red nose, the longer he stands the shorter he grows. Answer: a candle.
Whit's shapit like a mill wheel, an luggit like a cat? If ye guess that, I'll gie ye a new hat. Answer: a washing tub.
The bull bulled it, the coo calfed it, and the smith made it. Answer: a bellows.
The meaning of a kiss: a communication to the headquarters afore you start an operation to the naval (navel) base.
Why does the chicken cross the road? Answer: to get to the other side.
Why does a coo look over a dyke? Answer: because it canna see through it.
Is it a man wi' one eye or a man wi' two eyes that sees the most? Answer: the man with one eye, because he sees your two eyes, you only see his one.
Recording Location
County - Aberdeenshire
Parish - Old Deer
Village/Place - Fetterangus
Language
English, Scots
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good