One definition of the word folklore states that it is the traditional beliefs,
myths, tales, and practices of a people, transmitted orally. In his latest book,
“St. Lou-isms : lingo, lore, and the lighter side of life
in the Gateway City” Dr. John Oldani includes tales and stories from the
many ethnic groups that make our city special.
myths, tales, and practices of a people, transmitted orally. In his latest book,
“St. Lou-isms : lingo, lore, and the lighter side of life
in the Gateway City” Dr. John Oldani includes tales and stories from the
many ethnic groups that make our city special.
All our secrets are exposed from St. Louis pick up lines to our lingo to
urban legends. For example, do you warsh your dishes and rinsh them
in the zink? Included in the book are urban legends. Do you remember
the choking Doberman or the black widow beehive? Have you heard
about the zombies in Wildwood? Read about them here.
urban legends. For example, do you warsh your dishes and rinsh them
in the zink? Included in the book are urban legends. Do you remember
the choking Doberman or the black widow beehive? Have you heard
about the zombies in Wildwood? Read about them here.
Dr. Oldani takes us an informative, fun filled search as he explores the folklore
around our great city. It’s obvious that he loves St. Louis and
its folklore. It seems like he explores the lingo and folklore from the
redneck to the newer immigrants. The book takes us all over the city
from the city limits to Wildwood as Oldani explores the connections
and similarities that cross cultural boundaries in St. Louis.
If you can laugh at our foibles, this book is for you.
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