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Alikazoola Mitchikaboola
Bibbidy-Bobbidy-Boo
(see alakazoo, bibbidy-bobbidi-boo, mitchakaboola abbadazoola)
In Literature:
• Edward G. Rozycki, "AMERICA 2000: An Education Strategy the Artifact
of a Society Past" (1999)
Ali-Sis-Koombah
(see also ala and sis sis siscumbah)
Facts: This magic phrase is featured in a skit by the U.S. Scouting Service
Project Team entitled "The Yellow Bandana" (1997).
Alizam
(see also ala and shazam)
Origins: Alizam is derived from the Arabic al-a'zam, "grand" or "supreme."
Facts: The comic book character Hoppy the Marvel Bunny (1942) was an
extension of the Captain Marvel franchise, but with a change in ownership
(1954), his name was changed to Hoppy the Magic Bunny and his magic
word was changed from Shazam to Alizam.147
Alizebu
Meanings: The word zebu comes from the Tibetan ceba, meaning "hump."148
Zebu is a breed of hump-backed Indian ox. With the Arabic Ali ("by the most
high") in front, Alizebu could be translated as "holy cow."
Zebu is reminiscent of the legendary Canaanite god Baal-Zebub
("Lord of the Flies"), who became the demon Beelzebub.
Facts: Alizebu is a magic word for revealing secret passages in the computer
game "King's Quest 6" (1992).
147 Donald D. Markstein, Toonopedia (2004)
148 Erie Zoological Society, "Miniature Zebu" (2004)