Ye History of Ye Throwing of Ye Olde Pun-Frog

[eredien]

Wow. It's really scary what one finds on the internet. I just found the origin of the Bryn Mawr tradition of lobbing frogs at people who make bad jokes, and it's even older (and odder) than I would have thought at first glance.

And it's in the wierdest place. The FAQ for the newsgroup of author David Weber, who I had never heard of before this.

Go to section 14, 'Frogs and Buzzards and Tortoises, Oh My!'

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The story of Frogging

[(Anonymous)]

What a surprise to find this, and glad to know the Frog custom is still extant.

People who haven't heard the story in person needn't worry they're missing the flavor: Kate Verleger in writing is about as characteristic as Kate Verleger in person. And since she's the one who told me about the frog in the first place. . . 1995ish.

Do Backsmokerites still play "King Frog?"

Nightengale

(If you don't know who I am, ask Gallian or Signy)

Re: The story of Frogging

[eredien]

Gallian? Signy? :)

Re: The story of Frogging

[kagomeshuko.livejournal.com]

Now, I think when my sister tells a bad joke (which she does constantly), I'll tell her "Frog!" I won't tell her this story, so she'll get confused!

Stein Auf!
Bridget