THE BOY'S AND THE GIRL'S PERSONAL STORIES
Marianna-Forrest Hills-Ocala-Okeechobee
THE SLANG WORDS USED IN THAT ERA:
Mariannese translated
Every institution develops its own distinctive jargon, and the Florida School for Boys is no exception. Here's a sample of the "in" talk among the youngsters there.
THE MAN-anyone in authority-DING-DONG-a warning that The Man is coming-A PUKE-a boy who tells on others-PUKE SOMEONE OUT-to squeal on another boy-GOURD-your head-A SCUM-a boy held in low esteem-TO RATE-to be popular-A DUCK-to get out of a task-LOUIE-a light bulb-TIGHT MAN-a good, close friend-STONE BRAIN-dumb, thick-headed-A CJ-a con job-GET STRAIGHT-straighten up and behave-LAMP-an eye, as in "I'm going to bust you in the lamp."-SCARF HARD-eat fast.
Anyone wanting their story posted on this site must send it to me in an e-mail or word document along with two pictures (one young and one older). The pictures do not have to be youth pictures taken at either school. Send them to me at "trampolineone@earthlink.net" OR you may send your story and pictures by regular mail to: Roger Kiser, 100 Northridge Drive, Brunswick, Georgia 31525. I will scan the pictures and type the story. Please make copies and send pictures that do not have to be returned.