Superstitions....Share yours

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   dejajolieposted 14 years ago

   I love to hear Superstitions passed down generations and to see the differences/similarities between cultures, what are some of the superstitions you have heard.
   
   
   Ex:
   Never put a womans purse on the floor, her money will go out the door.
   
   Don't sweep a mans fee or he will go to jail.
   
   
   I must admit, I never do the first one.........lol

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      rebekahELLEposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      when I go to sleep at night, I put my purse on my bedroom floor...
      perhaps I will take heed and see what happens.

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         dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         yeah let me know how that works out....

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      pylos26posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Superstition and stupidity are synomynous.

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         dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Says the cynic....OR it could just be Good fun, senseless traditions passed down from generation to generation if not for anything good conversation starters.....

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   rhamsonposted 14 years ago

   Never shave on game day!

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   Denno66posted 14 years ago

   Never tell a skier to break a leg.

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   Black Lillyposted 14 years ago

   Always put the toilet seat down - otherwise you are letiing money out of your house.
   
   (this one I think has something to do with Feng Shui, but I heard it from a man)

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      Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I thought it had to do with 1:30 AM cold butt syndrome. 

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         Black Lillyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         
         that one works on men very well, though

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            Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Yeah, thanks. Top of my list....

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               Black Lillyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               ok, an update: that one works very well on men AND sheep.

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                  Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  Thank you. You are most kind.

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      cosetteposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      yes, it does stem from feng shui...supposedly it lets negative energies into the dwelling and sucks out positive ones.
      
      my father used to have this weird thing about putting hats on beds and shoes on the floor outside the bedroom door. he said don't do either of those things because it was bad luck. weirrrd... i don't do either, only because that's stuck in my head, although i don't believe it.

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   Jonathan Jancoposted 14 years ago

   If images of something really bad come to mind, just say 'no' outloud and it will prevent it from happening.

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      Ivorwenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Didn't know this was a superstition, but have practiced it, as I find saying 'no outloud keeps me from dwelling on it.
      
      Other than that, I do keep an eye on the ravens and magpies in my yard.

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      dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I'm going to try this one.....I hate when bad images come to me and I can't get rid of them

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   Larry Geeposted 14 years ago

   When you see a magpie always salute it and say 'hi Mr Magpie'
   It's bad luck if you don't and good luck if you do!  How much good luck depends on how many you see at once:
   
   1 for sorrow
   2 for joy
   3 for a girl
   4 for a boy
   5 for silver
   6 for gold
   7 for a secret never to be told

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      Black Lillyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Do pigeons count?

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   prettydarkhorseposted 14 years ago

   never give a handkerchief to the one you love as a gift, it will just use to dry your tears and he will make you cry

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   marinealways24posted 14 years ago

   Logic and Evolution are the devil!

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   bloodnlatexposted 14 years ago

   Putting a hat on a bed will bring you bad luck soon.

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    bloodnlatexposted 14 years ago

    Telling your wife that her sister is tighter than she is will get you thrown out of the house.

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       maudine_05posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       ABSOLUTELY!!! nyahahaahaah...LOL!!!!

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    Um, I don't see how that would work.

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    lynnechandlerposted 14 years ago

    Don't sleep with your wife during that time of the month. It will decrease your mojo in the hunt. The native americans believed this and would have their wives sleep in another lodge at that time.

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       mega1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       not only that but during that time she is "unclean"  so he would have to take a lot of extra showers I guess.

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    myownworldposted 14 years ago

    I believe if i go into religious forums, my happiness will be jinxed!

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       dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       lol

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    Black Lillyposted 14 years ago

    A black cat crossing your way is a bad omen.
    
    Never believed that one though.

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       how about a black lilly in the way...?

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          Jonathan Jancoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          No, apparently having a Black Lilly cross your path is a good omen.

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             Black Lillyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Cross your path and in the way are two different things...

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                myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                yeah..lilly make jonathan's day!

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                Jonathan Jancoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                That I can't attest to. No one gets in my way except me. But many cross my path.

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          Black Lillyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          well, it depends whether you're a woman or a man...

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             bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             How about a surfing eye ball with wings?

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                myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                oh is that what it is?? I've been staring at it for a while now....in vain....

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                   bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   Do you like it?  It's a painting by Von Franco

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                      myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                      yes, i like you from every new angle....

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                         bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                         And now I have wings!

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       bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       This Halloween, I went on a haunted hay ride under a full moon, and had a black cat walk in front of my truck on the way home.  Nothing happened.

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    bloodnlatexposted 14 years ago

    If you go to bed with an itchy butt, you will wake up with a smelly finger

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       hmm...sounds more like common sense to me!
       (plus consideration for your partner! )

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          bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          All I can say is that I wash my hands every morning as soon as I get out of bed.

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    dejajolieposted 14 years ago

    If you are walking with someone and there is a pole, don't split it, it will bring bad luck you each have to walk around it on the same side
    
    
    Don't step on the cracks on the sidewalk or you will break your mother's back (think this was more of a childhood game)
    
    If you break a mirror you will have 13 years bad luck
    
    Don't buy your partner shoes as a gift or they will walk out of your life

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    Justine76posted 14 years ago

    superstitions......i dont really believe in any, but i try to not break mirrors

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       bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Well that's a good habit to get into!  Buying new mirrors gets really old after awhile.

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          Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          i try, ive  broken a few.

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I say break 'em justine...and let's bring it on!!!
       
       (yeah...blood come flying to us now!)

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    jaybojasposted 14 years ago

    Do not sweep out the door at night, For you will sweep out what you have.  sweep it together in one place or in a dust pan and trash it.

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       bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Can you sweep out of the door during the day?

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    myownworldposted 14 years ago

    (((wondering if justine's managed to do the deed afterall!)))

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       bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       That sounds like a good time....(What deed are you talking about?)

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          Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          

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       Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       whoa.....wich deed?  that sounds kinda personal....   

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          bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I'm not the only one in the dark with that one.  Or do you like the lights on?

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             Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             ummmm depends on the time of day

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                myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                he means the darkest hour of course!

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                   bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   There are many dark hours now.  How is a guy to choose the darkest?

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          myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          LOL!! u people have quite an imagination....I just meant breaking a mirror!
          ok. out with it: what did u mean blood and what it was u were thinking j??

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             bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Well who's face is red now?  I was mearly wonding if you were suggesting a round of bedroom olympics

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                myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                red face? who me?? (*looks innocently around...)
                
                besides, u can change the avatar....but there's no hiding that dirty one tracked mind!!

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                   bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   My mind is like my bed sheets, absolutely filthy...

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                      myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                      

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             Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             just kidding around....remember some other thread about faking? the 3 of us gonna get a “time out” eventually.

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    Black Lillyposted 14 years ago

    Hey, when is bedroom olympics?

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       Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       im good at sprinting..
       

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          Black Lillyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          
          well, I'd like to know the kinds of sports involved. And also who's in. You know, choose the best...

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             bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Don't worry, everyone's a winner at these games

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                Black Lillyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Winning is not the goal, we only aim to participate...

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             Jonathan Jancoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Decathlon is my specialty;)

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          bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I'm good at jousting

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             myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             

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             Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             gymnastics!!

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                Black Lillyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                someone for a boxing round or marathon?

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       bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Depends on which event you are interested in..

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          Black Lillyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          make a list

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    Sally's Troveposted 14 years ago

    Never put shoes on a table.  Not even new ones still in their boxes as you come home from a shopping spree.  Bad luck will visit your house if you do.  I learned this from the Hungarian mother of a friend I had as a child.  I wonder if anyone knows more about this superstition?

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       dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       No I haven't heard this one....although I couldn't imagine putting shoes on the table that weren't new and in the box (dirty shoes on the table ????)

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    dejajolieposted 14 years ago

    Here's an idea lets stay on topic or create a new Hub where people can talk about anything, Oh wait one was created called "Here's a Hub about Nothing" This isn't it..........
    
    I appreciate the comments, however pages and pages of personal comments that have nothing to do with the forum is annoying to the Forum Creator (well Me anyway)
    
    
    So............

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       bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I do apollogize.  Things have a way of getting off topic when I'm around.

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          dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Hmmmm *steps away from forum to read bloodnlatex profile/hubs*

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          mega1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          You're just bragging.

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       myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       sorry D. never realized we were breaking a rule here. ok. we stay out!

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          Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          You two are a bad influence on the rest of us.

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          dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Oh Gosh, not a rule, just courtesy I guess

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             Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             your right, it is a courtesy. sorry, didnt mean to be rude. ill be good now.    my hat questions were genuine i never heard that before.

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                dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                No Prob...same here I never heard that which is why I asked Why would someone want to wear two hats? lol

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                   Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   ha ha ha you too? I missed it when you said that. I think maybe a hat and a hoodie count?
                   I thought of one I sort try to do for real, never walk under a ladder.
                   My ex's mother, once got some deli meat, the price came to 6.66, she screamed "the mark of the devil" and said she didnt want it, threw the package on the counter and left the store. I was sooooo embaressed!!!

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                      dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                      lol I was going to say 666....yeah everytime I see that # I cringe a little I admit (movies, pop culture) but I wouldn't deny it if someone handed me &66,666 hahaha

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          Jonathan Jancoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          It's bad luck to force people back on topic;)

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    cocopremeposted 14 years ago

    It is supposed to be bad luck to put up the Christmas tree before Thanksgiving.  You are also supposed to keep the tree up until after New Year's.
    
    You are supposed to get off of the same side of the bed that you got on.
    
    Wearing two hats on your head is bad luck.

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       Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       who wears 2 hats? is it bad luck if they are only on your head? can you wear hats somewhere else?

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          cocopremeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Yeah, it's only bad luck if the hats are on your head.  It comes up more than you would think.  For instance, if you are wearing a hat and then you arrive at a party where party favor hats are being passed out.  You shouldn't put the favor hat on top of the other. 
          
          My husband wears a fedora a lot and I tend to try to put silly hats on him in stores.  He always has to remind me of the superstition.

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             Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             OH! I see.   

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       dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       (what would prompt this....lol)

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    Never kiss a dead fish on Sundays( I made that up; hoping it sticks).

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       Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       at first i thought it said STINKS...ha ha

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          Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Well, if it were several weeks old, I imagine it would....

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    Valerie Fposted 14 years ago

    I don't really subscribe to any superstition. I only call my favorite hiking stick the Lucky Fourteener because I found it on a hike up one of Colorado's Collegiate Peaks. It was just the right length and width for me and sturdy enough to serve me well on that hike- and many, many more, so I do consider it fortuitous that I had found it.

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       mega1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I heard on the news the other night something about how in Boulder CO they're trying out some new legal pot thing - so just thinking that might be lucky for ya - altho I'm probably just projecting.  possibly that has something to do with your Lucky Fourteener thing - or not - you weren't smokin' anything were ya?

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          Valerie Fposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          You know, altitude sickness is bad enough and summitting narrow 14,000+ mountain peaks is dangerous enough without deliberately polluting my lungs or impairing my judgment.
          
          You're obviously smoking something if you think pot had anything to do with me finding a hiking stick.

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             mega1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             I'm not smokin - I mean I'm very sober and clean etc. but should have taken your hiking stick a bit more seriously - sorry - please forgive my impertinence.  and now back to the thread . . .

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    mega1posted 14 years ago

    I've always heard that when you can't think of a good superstition appropriate for the situation, count to ten and you'll be less angry about it!

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    sandra rinckposted 14 years ago

    Well, I use to have this superstition about putting your purse on the floor.
    
    My mom use to tell me that putting your purse on the floor was bad luck and doing so take your money away. 
    
    So I never put my purse on the floor.  Then one day I was talking with Misha and I told him about it and he started laughing at me.
    
    I said, what is so funny.  He goes... well... you don't have any money so obviously it doesn't matter.

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       dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       lol, yeah same here but I still don't put my purse on the floor

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          sandra rinckposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          lol me neither.

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    Oh, okay; I'll stick to real superstitions(trods off slowly).

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    dejajolieposted 14 years ago

    It's not possible for me to force anything.....*tongue in cheek* It's bad luck to assume I'm forcing...
    
    It was just an observation and suggestion I thought it more polite if forums weren't "hi-jacked" and totally taken off topic and turned into another "hub" isn't that the purpose of creating Hubs-to discuss the topic presented.....maybe it's me???  Anyhow no harm, no foul!........I digress
    
    
    It's bad luck to rip up or discard a picture of yourself...something bad will happen to you

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       Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       sure its mroe polite to not hi-jack. some threads are sort of built for hi-jacking, like...what are you doing..some really are more for a single topic. I personaly tend to get really off topic of any topic I am ever invlolved in here or otherwise.. Its not intented to be rude, although it IS rude. I am sorry. I think things would go so much smoother if people would consider ohters feelings once in a while, not just thier own "rights" or whatever. dejajolie has a valid point, its not a big deal to chit chat somewhere else. anyway, Im done now. I swear Im going...just my 2 cents. 

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    linquishposted 14 years ago

    don't stab yourself with knife.It increase your chance to die.

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       dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       lol maybe more in the lines of common sense

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    bloodnlatexposted 14 years ago

    I'll be good and focused now.  Nothing but superstitions!
    
    An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
     
    An acorn at the window will keep lightning out

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       dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       huh, wow never heard either

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    bloodnlatexposted 14 years ago

    Seeing an ambulance is very unlucky unless you pinch your nose or hold your breath until you see a black or a brown dog.
    
    Spit on a new bat before using it for the first time to make it lucky
    
    Placing a bed facing north and south brings misfortune.
     
    You must get out of bed on the same side that you get in or you will have bad luck.
     
    When making the bed, don't interrupt your work, or you will spend a restless night in it.
    
    If a bee enters your home, it's a sign that you will soon have a visitor. If you kill the bee, you will have bad luck, or the visitor will be unpleasant.
     
    A swarm of bees settling on a roof is an omen that the house will burn down.
    
    A bird in the house is a sign of a death.
     
    If a robin flies into a room through a window, death will shortly follow.
    
    To protect yourself from witches, wear a blue bead.
    
    Before slicing a new loaf of bread, make the sign of the cross on it. 
     
    A loaf of bread should never be turned upside down after a slice has been cut from it.
    
    If you say good-bye to a friend on a bridge, you will never see each other again.

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       Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       shit, Im screwed....

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          dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          lol, think that about covers everyone

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             bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             How about it.

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       dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

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    bloodnlatexposted 14 years ago

    Do not lean a broom against a bed. The evil spirits in the broom will cast a spell on the bed.
     
    If you sweep trash out the door after dark, it will bring a stranger to visit.
     
    If someone is sweeping the floor and sweeps over your feet, you'll never get married.
     
    Never take a broom along when you move. Throw it out and buy a new one.
     
    To prevent an unwelcome guest from returning, sweep out the room they stayed in immediately after they leave.
    
    If a candle lighted as part of a ceremony blows out, it is a sign that evil spirits are nearby.
    
    If a black cat walks towards you, it brings good fortune, but if it walks away, it takes the good luck with it.
     
    Keep cats away from babies because they "suck the breath" of the child.
     
    A cat onboard a ship is considered to bring luck.

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       Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I had a cat once that insited on sleeping on my babies face. we had to get rid of it...the baby was to tiny to roll over and get away from the suffocating stupid cat.
       if you spill salt throw it over your left shoulder...something about luck...

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          dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          And thus I am a Dog Lover!!!!

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    bloodnlatexposted 14 years ago

    Want more?  I can do this for days!

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       Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       you should do a hub, like, find out how they got started and stuff. most superstitions have a grain of truth to them, like the cat taking baby's breath. others are religous based, or were used as a means to control people. Id do it, but ill forget by tomorrow....

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          bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          That's a great idea!  I wonder if there is a supersition about making money from writing about supersitions?

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             Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             he who makes money...spends it.
             thats more like a fortune cookie thing....ill keep thinking...

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    Valerie Fposted 14 years ago

    You must get out of bed on the same side that you get in or you will have bad luck.
    
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    There may be practical reasons for this. If getting up on the opposite side of the bed means you have to climb over your still-sleeping spouse or smacking yourself against the wall against which your bed is set, then yeah, that could bring you bad luck.

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       Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       thats me, bed against the wall, hubby sleeps thru EVERYTHING!! 

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    habeeposted 14 years ago

    This isn't a superstition, but I'm terrified of tornadoes!
    
    My grandmother believed that burying the dish rag under the front porch steps would get rid of warts.

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    bloodnlatexposted 14 years ago

    Well I've to to get some work done or my boss will fire me....That's the truth!

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    He who eats fortune cookies without first reading them is fated to suffer the exact opposite of it.

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       Valerie Fposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       He or she who eats fortune cookies without first opening and reading the fortunes is likely to ingest paper and ink.

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          Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Um, good point.

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    sneakorocksolidposted 14 years ago

    I always say yes mam and no mam to a woman with a gun or a knife on the third friday of every month.

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    habeeposted 14 years ago

    Sneak, if she's armed, you'd beter stick with the "yes ma'ams." I wouldn't say "no" to a woman with a weapon!

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       Jonathan Jancoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       It's bad luck to argue w/ a woman w/ a weapon.
       But in my opinion, a woman IS a weapon!

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       sneakorocksolidposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       You're right! But if she asked if I was eyeballing her I'd be affraid to say yes ma'am!

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    maudine_05posted 14 years ago

    it is a badluck to give pearl earring to an unmarried woman as this is consider as tears,that woman will always be heart broken and end up being single.

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       dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I never liked pearls anyway.....

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    The Ropeposted 14 years ago

    Just remember you asked for this...
    Superstition #1  "Never wash clothes on New Year's Day or someone you love will die."  Whew!  Then to prove the point, my mother retold the following: when her sister (my aunt) was 20 she decided that the superstition was just that and decided to wash her clothes anyway, her father (my grandfather) died 3 days later.    I promise each hubber here that while I don't "believe" in superstitions, this is not one any of my siblings or myself ever challenge.
    
    Of course then there's Sperstition #2 that I grew up with "Whatever you do on New Year's day you will do all year long."  Guess that's why I'm always behind on the laundry every year?   

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       dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       My grandmother always makes sure all the laundry is clean before the new year comes in... I don't know the Superstition behind that exactly...maybe it's along the same lines I'll have to ask

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    Larry Geeposted 14 years ago

    Find a penny pick it up,all day long you'll have good luck!

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       The Ropeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       "But never pick up a penny if it is tails up."  I don't subscribe to this one myself - I pick up ALL pennies...

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          dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Know this one too!

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    ralwusposted 14 years ago

    my wee man must always  point left of my underwear.

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       dejajolieposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       LOL Or????

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          ralwusposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Well???

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    Valerie Fposted 14 years ago

    There are a lot of superstitions around weddings, but I only indulged in a few not because I thought, say, that a sixpence in my shoe would bring my husband and me prosperity, but because I appreciated the hope and the good wishes that coin in my shoe symbolized.
    
    And other superstitions and traditions can be good for laughs. (My daughter caught the bouquet at my sister's wedding. According to superstition, none of the girls there will be getting married for a loooooong time.)

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       The Ropeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Hadn't heard that...only heard that the one to catch the bouquet would be the next one married.

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    Pacal Votanposted 14 years ago

    Mine is: don't be superstitious or you won't get traffic at Hubpages.
    
    And Lo! I don't get traffic. Not that I was doing anything about it. lol

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