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- The bungling host. A trickster (animal) visits various animals who display their peculiar powers in obtaining food (often magic). He returns the invitation and tries to provide food in similar ways. He fails and usually has a narrow escape from death. (Cf. J2411.3.) J2425
- Bungling fool. J2650
- Bungling fool has succession of accidents. J2661
- The bungling speaker. J2666
- Bungling fool forgets what elephant is called. Says it is an "earth egg" (confused with name for potatoes). J2671.3
- Bungling rescuer caught by crab. He tries to rescue woman caught by crab. Is caught himself and found in embarrassing position. J2675