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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Are you a believer ?

Do you know any outrageous ones? Not the usual black cat, no 13 etc. Saying that..one time a black cat crossed my road I lost a wallet... hundred other times when they did - nothing happened.

My ex used to say that cutting nails in the evening would give you financial troubles. Not sure how did this come about! I'm struggling to find some logical connection between the two!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

This thread is sponsored and accompanied by Stevie Wonder and his Superstition!

https://youtu.be/0CFuCYNx-1g

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was born on Friday the 13th and as luck goes I'm not doing bad - a was born in Dartford not Darfur for a start and it just kept getting better.

Mr

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I was born on Friday the 13th and as luck goes I'm not doing bad - a was born in Dartford not Darfur for a start and it just kept getting better.

Mr"

Brilliant. 13th was always lucky for me. Quite few important things happened to me on 13th

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Not in the slightest

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Not in the slightest"

I do wonder if it's about shoving responsibility for things "happening to us" at something what is out of our control and totally random.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not a believer as such but almost always touch wood to bring luck, often saying 'toca madera' which is the Spanish equivilant-its interesting how universal some superstitions are.

And if we're doing music links...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XKuJUxGntRI

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Not a believer as such but almost always touch wood to bring luck, often saying 'toca madera' which is the Spanish equivilant-its interesting how universal some superstitions are.

And if we're doing music links...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XKuJUxGntRI"

Yes. Some are probably globally known.

What about going underneath the ladder ? Is it considered a bad luck here ?

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By *igJFromSAMan
over a year ago

Woking

The only one I really hold is the doorman superstition that people go a little crazy when it's a full moon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Not a believer as such but almost always touch wood to bring luck, often saying 'toca madera' which is the Spanish equivilant-its interesting how universal some superstitions are.

And if we're doing music links...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XKuJUxGntRI

Yes. Some are probably globally known.

What about going underneath the ladder ? Is it considered a bad luck here ? "

Yes it is, but that actually seems reasonable - people do often drop things from ladders!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Itchy palms believed to suggest that money is coming your way.

Still scratching.

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By *ack688Man
over a year ago

abruzzo Italy (and UK)


"Are you a believer ? "

Nope, not of any kind, superstitions, religions, ghosts, spirituality, Crystal healing, auras etc, nothing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always curtsy to the full moon to thank her for the months blessings because if you don't she won't bless you the following month

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

I'm not at all, but still do things out of habit like spit in the palm of my hand when I see a white horse. I know it's beyond silly

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames

Superstition is a load of old shit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm not at all, but still do things out of habit like spit in the palm of my hand when I see a white horse. I know it's beyond silly "

Spit ..where? What?

I've never heard of that one before. Just white horses?

Mr

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I still don't walk across three drains

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By *hroatQueen_CATV/TS
over a year ago

Carlisle

I don't walk under scaffolding or ladders! Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My old man used to go mental if I clipped my nails on a Sunday.

Yes. I am as baffled as you are.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well I won’t be walking under any ladders or breaking a mirror !

Lucks already out total !

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"I'm not at all, but still do things out of habit like spit in the palm of my hand when I see a white horse. I know it's beyond silly

Spit ..where? What?

I've never heard of that one before. Just white horses?

Mr"

Yep only white horses. Spit from my mouth onto the palm of my hand. I've no idea why but it's good luck and I can't get out of the habit of doing it. I know I'm a full on weirdo.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m in control of my own destiny.

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By *dalisqueWoman
over a year ago

land of make believe


"Are you a believer ?

Do you know any outrageous ones? Not the usual black cat, no 13 etc. Saying that..one time a black cat crossed my road I lost a wallet... hundred other times when they did - nothing happened.

My ex used to say that cutting nails in the evening would give you financial troubles. Not sure how did this come about! I'm struggling to find some logical connection between the two!"

The not cutting your nails at night originates from India, I believe,some of my friends avoid this too probably so they didn't injure themselves in the dark ha.

My Grandpa,who is German always said it was bad luck to toast with water but I can't remember why.

I'm totally on board though if it means I can have wine.

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By *dalisqueWoman
over a year ago

land of make believe


"Itchy palms believed to suggest that money is coming your way.

Still scratching.

"

Left to leave and right to receive, I love this one x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The only one I really hold is the doorman superstition that people go a little crazy when it's a full moon. "

Wonder if they would if they didn't know its a full moon?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Not a believer as such but almost always touch wood to bring luck, often saying 'toca madera' which is the Spanish equivilant-its interesting how universal some superstitions are.

And if we're doing music links...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XKuJUxGntRI

Yes. Some are probably globally known.

What about going underneath the ladder ? Is it considered a bad luck here ?

Yes it is, but that actually seems reasonable - people do often drop things from ladders!"

I worry more about one folding on me

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Are you a believer ?

Do you know any outrageous ones? Not the usual black cat, no 13 etc. Saying that..one time a black cat crossed my road I lost a wallet... hundred other times when they did - nothing happened.

My ex used to say that cutting nails in the evening would give you financial troubles. Not sure how did this come about! I'm struggling to find some logical connection between the two!

The not cutting your nails at night originates from India, I believe,some of my friends avoid this too probably so they didn't injure themselves in the dark ha.

My Grandpa,who is German always said it was bad luck to toast with water but I can't remember why.

I'm totally on board though if it means I can have wine.

"

What about.. don't blow the candle as somewhere the sailor will die?

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

Imnot superstitious.

I just keep my fingers crossed that things work out OK.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'm not at all, but still do things out of habit like spit in the palm of my hand when I see a white horse. I know it's beyond silly

Spit ..where? What?

I've never heard of that one before. Just white horses?

Mr

Yep only white horses. Spit from my mouth onto the palm of my hand. I've no idea why but it's good luck and I can't get out of the habit of doing it. I know I'm a full on weirdo. "

Never heard this one either. Thanks.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I’m in control of my own destiny. "

Or it's all an illusion;-)

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I still don't walk across three drains "

Why?

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

My friend once told me of an old Indian superstition from the state of his birth which suggests that if one sits on a wall and idly knocks ones heels against it (as one often sees children doing), it will shorten the life of ones loved ones.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Itchy palms believed to suggest that money is coming your way.

Still scratching.

"

I hope it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I still don't walk across three drains

Why?

"

Growing up, there was a thing where two drains = good luck, three = bad, four = make a wish codswallop I know.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Itchy palms believed to suggest that money is coming your way.

Still scratching.

Left to leave and right to receive, I love this one x"

WoW, this I didn’t know... xx

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

Sorry Rose, I'm not at all superstitious. Isn't it all hokum? X

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By *igJFromSAMan
over a year ago

Woking


"The only one I really hold is the doorman superstition that people go a little crazy when it's a full moon.

Wonder if they would if they didn't know its a full moon? "

Had a few hairy evenings when it was a full moon and overcast, so they seem to.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Superstition is a load of old shit "

Oh no it isn’t!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I still don't walk across three drains

Why?

Growing up, there was a thing where two drains = good luck, three = bad, four = make a wish codswallop I know."

Thanks for explaining

Don't worry. There are worse things to believe in

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Superstition is a load of old shit "

Not if Stevie Wonder sings it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Sorry Rose, I'm not at all superstitious. Isn't it all hokum? X"

To some isn't. To some might be.

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By *dalisqueWoman
over a year ago

land of make believe


"Are you a believer ?

Do you know any outrageous ones? Not the usual black cat, no 13 etc. Saying that..one time a black cat crossed my road I lost a wallet... hundred other times when they did - nothing happened.

My ex used to say that cutting nails in the evening would give you financial troubles. Not sure how did this come about! I'm struggling to find some logical connection between the two!

The not cutting your nails at night originates from India, I believe,some of my friends avoid this too probably so they didn't injure themselves in the dark ha.

My Grandpa,who is German always said it was bad luck to toast with water but I can't remember why.

I'm totally on board though if it means I can have wine.

What about.. don't blow the candle as somewhere the sailor will die? "

I know you have to leave a candle in your window so your love at sea can find his way back to you but I guess that only works if you live on the coast.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My friend once told me of an old Indian superstition from the state of his birth which suggests that if one sits on a wall and idly knocks ones heels against it (as one often sees children doing), it will shorten the life of ones loved ones.

"

Bit gruesome!

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By *idsCouple1Couple
over a year ago

Tamworth

New shoes on the side!

Hubby always does this. Walks in from shopping, plonks the bag down on the side.

I’m like ‘noooooo!’

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"New shoes on the side!

Hubby always does this. Walks in from shopping, plonks the bag down on the side.

I’m like ‘noooooo!’ "

Oh oh! This reminds me. Many of my friends from old times used to say..don't put your bag on the floor, you'll lose money.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Superstition is a load of old shit

Not if Stevie Wonder sings it."

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I always curtsy to the full moon to thank her for the months blessings because if you don't she won't bless you the following month "

That is almost.. romantic

I'm going to Google it.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…


"New shoes on the side!

Hubby always does this. Walks in from shopping, plonks the bag down on the side.

I’m like ‘noooooo!’

Oh oh! This reminds me. Many of my friends from old times used to say..don't put your bag on the floor, you'll lose money. "

If one’s wallet/purse falls out the bag?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Are you a believer ?

Nope, not of any kind, superstitions, religions, ghosts, spirituality, Crystal healing, auras etc, nothing."

Believer in your own rationality then;-)

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

Don't walk on 3 drains joined

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

for those non-believers I dare you to say Candyman before a mirror five times in a row...

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Interestingly, the inception of some traditional superstitions we’re likely grounded in common sense.

‘It is unlucky to walk under a ladder’ - it certainly is safer not to for fear of the work person presently up it dropping tools etc onto one’s head.

Similarly, ‘It is unlucky to cross on the stairs’ - It certainly eliminates the possibility of knocking the other person down them (or befalling the same fate!) etc

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By *dalisqueWoman
over a year ago

land of make believe

This isn't a superstition it is fact!!

If you sneeze for no reason,someone is talking about you

1 for something good

2 for something bad

3 is a sign someone is in love with you.

4 then something terrible with happen to you or a loved one.

To get the initial letter of the person speaking you ask someone in your presence to say a 3 digit number add together until the number is less than 27 which will correlate to a letter in the alphabet.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…


"for those non-believers I dare you to say Candyman before a mirror five times in a row...

"

Er….a disheveled looking fellow with a hook hand has appeared behind me.

I don’t think he’s my Amazon delivery driver either….

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By *dalisqueWoman
over a year ago

land of make believe


"for those non-believers I dare you to say Candyman before a mirror five times in a row...

"

It is impossible x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Interestingly, the inception of some traditional superstitions we’re likely grounded in common sense.

‘It is unlucky to walk under a ladder’ - it certainly is safer not to for fear of the work person presently up it dropping tools etc onto one’s head.

Similarly, ‘It is unlucky to cross on the stairs’ - It certainly eliminates the possibility of knocking the other person down them (or befalling the same fate!) etc"

Could you please decipher for me the cutting nails thing then

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"for those non-believers I dare you to say Candyman before a mirror five times in a row...

Er….a disheveled looking fellow with a hook hand has appeared behind me.

I don’t think he’s my Amazon delivery driver either…. "

He is. Halloween started early.

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By *ack688Man
over a year ago

abruzzo Italy (and UK)


"Are you a believer ?

Nope, not of any kind, superstitions, religions, ghosts, spirituality, Crystal healing, auras etc, nothing.

Believer in your own rationality then;-)"

I’m even sceptical of that at times, the minds isn’t perfect, things get misremembered, and brain cells die off over time. I guess I consider myself a ‘cheerful nihilist’ though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When ever I check the salt seller , I always throw salt over my left shoulder for good luck , never had any problems. the people on the other table however, have really red eyes though

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"This isn't a superstition it is fact!!

If you sneeze for no reason,someone is talking about you

1 for something good

2 for something bad

3 is a sign someone is in love with you.

4 then something terrible with happen to you or a loved one.

To get the initial letter of the person speaking you ask someone in your presence to say a 3 digit number add together until the number is less than 27 which will correlate to a letter in the alphabet.

"

On that note. Itchy nose meant to mean three different things.. thars from my native country.

Left side- love on its way

Right side- you'll get angry

Middle- expect a guest!

If you drop a fork a female guest will come. If a knife - a male one. Or other way round

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By *illingVicMan
over a year ago

Sevenoaks

Whilst I myself am not superstitious in general, I work in an industry with traditional - almost institutionalised superstition.

I thought it was all rubbish. I still kinda do... but then a young colleague decided to flout superstition and mouth off about Macbeth and within ten minutes her leg was broken in two places after getting run over by scenery.

Was it fate? Or was she just an idiot? I’ll never know.

But for now the Scottish play stays, simply, the Scottish play.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not superstitious, but do throw spilled salt over my shoulder

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…


"Interestingly, the inception of some traditional superstitions we’re likely grounded in common sense.

‘It is unlucky to walk under a ladder’ - it certainly is safer not to for fear of the work person presently up it dropping tools etc onto one’s head.

Similarly, ‘It is unlucky to cross on the stairs’ - It certainly eliminates the possibility of knocking the other person down them (or befalling the same fate!) etc

Could you please decipher for me the cutting nails thing then "

That one is admittedly, decidedly esoteric…

Something about short nails not being able to count money with the same dexterity?

I am befuddled

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"When ever I check the salt seller , I always throw salt over my left shoulder for good luck , never had any problems. the people on the other table however, have really red eyes though "

You could also spit three times over the left shoulder, if salt has been spilled (thats meant to be bad luck!) to counter the misfortune. Wonder how that would go down..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"for those non-believers I dare you to say Candyman before a mirror five times in a row...

Er….a disheveled looking fellow with a hook hand has appeared behind me.

I don’t think he’s my Amazon delivery driver either…. "

now you’re fucked

rest of you peeps, please do not do (Prime customer here an example)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"for those non-believers I dare you to say Candyman before a mirror five times in a row...

It is impossible x"

Can’t be, film is proof

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Are you a believer ?

Nope, not of any kind, superstitions, religions, ghosts, spirituality, Crystal healing, auras etc, nothing.

Believer in your own rationality then;-)

I’m even sceptical of that at times, the minds isn’t perfect, things get misremembered, and brain cells die off over time. I guess I consider myself a ‘cheerful nihilist’ though"

I'm putting it down as a private note under your profile.

Cheers to that unusual term

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By *dalisqueWoman
over a year ago

land of make believe


"This isn't a superstition it is fact!!

If you sneeze for no reason,someone is talking about you

1 for something good

2 for something bad

3 is a sign someone is in love with you.

4 then something terrible with happen to you or a loved one.

To get the initial letter of the person speaking you ask someone in your presence to say a 3 digit number add together until the number is less than 27 which will correlate to a letter in the alphabet.

On that note. Itchy nose meant to mean three different things.. thars from my native country.

Left side- love on its way

Right side- you'll get angry

Middle- expect a guest!

If you drop a fork a female guest will come. If a knife - a male one. Or other way round "

I like the knife and fork one,I have never heard of that and what does dropping a spoon mean? Lol

I have always believed an itchy nose means you are going to have an argument,I prefer your explanation though.

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By *dalisqueWoman
over a year ago

land of make believe


"for those non-believers I dare you to say Candyman before a mirror five times in a row...

It is impossible x

Can’t be, film is proof "

I meant it is impossible for me to do it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I don't walk under scaffolding or ladders! Lol "

This one seems popular.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Remember these tried and tested superstitions:

Itchy palms: You’ll come into money

Itchy feet: You’ll be going on a long journey

Itchy anus: You have Thread Worms.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Remember these tried and tested superstitions:

Itchy palms: You’ll come into money

Itchy feet: You’ll be going on a long journey

Itchy anus: You have Thread Worms."

Oh for goodness sake..

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Not superstitious, but do throw spilled salt over my shoulder "

Could use more of you when my pavement gets icy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Masturbating into the Nile will protect against drought.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Masturbating into the Nile will protect against drought. "

Did you just make that up?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Masturbating into the Nile will protect against drought.

Did you just make that up?! "

Google is my friend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When your nose itches = you’ll get a visitor

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"for those non-believers I dare you to say Candyman before a mirror five times in a row...

"

Done. What happens next? Obviously aside from using the loo, at my age you never waste a trip to the bathroom.

Mr

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough


"for those non-believers I dare you to say Candyman before a mirror five times in a row...

Done. What happens next? Obviously aside from using the loo, at my age you never waste a trip to the bathroom.

Mr"

A man sneaks up behind you and sticks a marsbar up your bum.

Or is that a different candyman?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When your nose itches = you’ll get a visitor "

I find it only itches when he hasn’t waxed his hairy ball sack as they’re tea-bagging me...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Are you a believer ?

Nope, not of any kind, superstitions, religions, ghosts, spirituality, Crystal healing, auras etc, nothing.

Believer in your own rationality then;-)

I’m even sceptical of that at times, the minds isn’t perfect, things get misremembered, and brain cells die off over time. I guess I consider myself a ‘cheerful nihilist’ though"

There's an interesting theory that reality is nothing like we perceive it. The case against reality is a good read and offers an explanation for (among much else) optical illusions and why beetles in Australia try to mate with discarded beer bottles.

Mr

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When your nose itches = you’ll get a visitor

I find it only itches when he hasn’t waxed his hairy ball sack as they’re tea-bagging me... "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn’t say I’m superstitious although I watch Ice Hockey and there are some guys who are crazy crazy superstitious, even down to the lucky jock straps and tapping a stick so many times

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I wouldn’t say I’m superstitious although I watch Ice Hockey and there are some guys who are crazy crazy superstitious, even down to the lucky jock straps and tapping a stick so many times "

There is a lot of that in competitive sports no?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Whilst I myself am not superstitious in general, I work in an industry with traditional - almost institutionalised superstition.

I thought it was all rubbish. I still kinda do... but then a young colleague decided to flout superstition and mouth off about Macbeth and within ten minutes her leg was broken in two places after getting run over by scenery.

Was it fate? Or was she just an idiot? I’ll never know.

But for now the Scottish play stays, simply, the Scottish play. "

She was probably unfortunate. And then the witnesses just connected the dots. We all are desperate for explanation when bad things happen. Some more rational than others. I guess.

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

Nadal must qualify as one of the most superstitious peopke in sport.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I wouldn’t say I’m superstitious although I watch Ice Hockey and there are some guys who are crazy crazy superstitious, even down to the lucky jock straps and tapping a stick so many times

There is a lot of that in competitive sports no? "

Oh I’m not sure I only watch NHL hockey

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

Bad things or occurrences come in threes. If two bad things happen I’ll drop an egg on the floor to finish the trio.

As for the black cat, lucky to have it walk in front of you, however if you make it change direction that is bad luck, so give them plenty of room and let them go on their journey.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’m in control of my own destiny.

Or it's all an illusion;-)"

Red pill or blue pill?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Bad things or occurrences come in threes. If two bad things happen I’ll drop an egg on the floor to finish the trio.

As for the black cat, lucky to have it walk in front of you, however if you make it change direction that is bad luck, so give them plenty of room and let them go on their journey. "

I admit I started this thread as had one wandering in front of me today. It seemed happy enough so I'll shall be OK

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I’m in control of my own destiny.

Or it's all an illusion;-)

Red pill or blue pill?"

R for rebellion!

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough


"I’m in control of my own destiny.

Or it's all an illusion;-)

Red pill or blue pill?"

Does a blue pill make everyone's underwear turn blue?

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch


"Bad things or occurrences come in threes. If two bad things happen I’ll drop an egg on the floor to finish the trio.

As for the black cat, lucky to have it walk in front of you, however if you make it change direction that is bad luck, so give them plenty of room and let them go on their journey.

I admit I started this thread as had one wandering in front of me today. It seemed happy enough so I'll shall be OK "

You will be

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"When your nose itches = you’ll get a visitor

I find it only itches when he hasn’t waxed his hairy ball sack as they’re tea-bagging me... "

Hide some duct tape under the pillow for next time. Emergency waxing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Interestingly, the inception of some traditional superstitions we’re likely grounded in common sense.

‘It is unlucky to walk under a ladder’ - it certainly is safer not to for fear of the work person presently up it dropping tools etc onto one’s head.

Similarly, ‘It is unlucky to cross on the stairs’ - It certainly eliminates the possibility of knocking the other person down them (or befalling the same fate!) etc

Could you please decipher for me the cutting nails thing then "

I guess if you cut your nails after dark before electric light there was more chance of an accident ? When many people worked with their hands this could bring financial hardship.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"for those non-believers I dare you to say Candyman before a mirror five times in a row...

Done. What happens next? Obviously aside from using the loo, at my age you never waste a trip to the bathroom.

Mr"

Be weary and sleep with one eye open at night Mr

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

be wary

and is it Mrs or Miss or Ms

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sex before battle will lead to defeat.

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By *ack688Man
over a year ago

abruzzo Italy (and UK)


"Sex before battle will lead to defeat. "

Sex before battle would hopefully lead to no one being bothered to battle anymore! Make love not war!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Sex before battle will lead to defeat.

Sex before battle would hopefully lead to no one being bothered to battle anymore! Make love not war! "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't place 2 mirrors opposite each other.

The infinite reflections may look cool, but facing mirrors open a doorway for the devil.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…


"Don't place 2 mirrors opposite each other.

The infinite reflections may look cool, but facing mirrors open a doorway for the devil.

"

Does this apply to mirrored ceilings to? Asking for a suddenly concerned friend……

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Don't place 2 mirrors opposite each other.

The infinite reflections may look cool, but facing mirrors open a doorway for the devil.

Does this apply to mirrored ceilings to? Asking for a suddenly concerned friend……"

probably not as it’s unlikely he’ll have a mirrored floor...!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't say the same word at the same time as your friend...

According to the locals in Italy, if you say the same word as someone in unison, you'll never get married (yikes!).

They say to undo this bad juju, you must immediately touch your nose.

I’ll not be touching my nose for sure

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Sex before battle will lead to defeat.

Sex before battle would hopefully lead to no one being bothered to battle anymore! Make love not war! "

Or being carried back on the shield.. I'd like that. not in a Spartan sense.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dont really have any. I did realise in the shower that I always start washing my right arm first. I like to shake things up so today started with my left and fell out of the bathtub

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Dont really have any. I did realise in the shower that I always start washing my right arm first. I like to shake things up so today started with my left and fell out of the bathtub "

Oh gosh

I'm glad you challenged yourself but at what cost! Are you alright ?

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By *dalisqueWoman
over a year ago

land of make believe


"Don't say the same word at the same time as your friend...

According to the locals in Italy, if you say the same word as someone in unison, you'll never get married (yikes!).

They say to undo this bad juju, you must immediately touch your nose.

I’ll not be touching my nose for sure "

This explains why I have never been married!!

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By *ildbillkidMan
over a year ago

where the road goes on forever

Itchy nose , someone is thinking about you

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Don't say the same word at the same time as your friend...

According to the locals in Italy, if you say the same word as someone in unison, you'll never get married (yikes!).

They say to undo this bad juju, you must immediately touch your nose.

I’ll not be touching my nose for sure "

So the "snap" thing is actually a bad thing?

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

None, because the usual list of psychic, ghosts, supernatural etc is devoid of scientifically researched and validated evidence.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Interestingly, the inception of some traditional superstitions we’re likely grounded in common sense.

‘It is unlucky to walk under a ladder’ - it certainly is safer not to for fear of the work person presently up it dropping tools etc onto one’s head.

Similarly, ‘It is unlucky to cross on the stairs’ - It certainly eliminates the possibility of knocking the other person down them (or befalling the same fate!) etc

Could you please decipher for me the cutting nails thing then

I guess if you cut your nails after dark before electric light there was more chance of an accident ? When many people worked with their hands this could bring financial hardship."

This makes sense. And yes the origin is correct as _dalisque pointed out. Thanks for trying

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