@PERSEUS Sorry I can date those two rhymes to at least 1966. courtesy of: http://www.barrypopik.com/index.php/new_york_city/entry/step_on_a_crack_break_your_mothers_back_sidewalk_saying There are various superstitions about where to step while walking on the sidewalk as note in other book in print: “Step on a crack, break your mother’s back” dates to at least 1905. “Step on a nail, put your father in jail” dates to at least 1925. “Step in a hole, you’ll break your mother’s sugar bowl” dates to around 1933. “Step on a line, you break your mother’s spine” dates to at least 1936. Poor mom! “Step in a ditch, your mother’s nose will itch” dates to at least 1962.
TexMichael over 7 years ago
Oooo! :)
Catfeet Premium Member over 7 years ago
Take off my shoe? Try burning my shoe!
Professor W over 7 years ago
Step in grass, run away from there forever
Professor W over 7 years ago
The first speech bubble is from “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”#1
sarahbowl1 Premium Member over 7 years ago
I used to say those lines when I was little. Rover is so cute this morning!!!
TexMichael over 7 years ago
@PERSEUS Sorry I can date those two rhymes to at least 1966. courtesy of: http://www.barrypopik.com/index.php/new_york_city/entry/step_on_a_crack_break_your_mothers_back_sidewalk_saying There are various superstitions about where to step while walking on the sidewalk as note in other book in print: “Step on a crack, break your mother’s back” dates to at least 1905. “Step on a nail, put your father in jail” dates to at least 1925. “Step in a hole, you’ll break your mother’s sugar bowl” dates to around 1933. “Step on a line, you break your mother’s spine” dates to at least 1936. Poor mom! “Step in a ditch, your mother’s nose will itch” dates to at least 1962.