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Thirteen Common (But Silly) Superstitions

Started by Tank, April 15, 2012, 08:22:11 PM

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Ali

I think the talking to magpies thing is sweet too.  If we had any magpies around these parts, I would take it up.

One habit that I've only recently been able to break is kissing my hand and slapping the roof of the car when I drive through a yellow (or maybe a tad bit red) light.  It's something we always did in high school for good luck (presumably against getting a ticket or causing a traffic accident.)  Hubby swears that this "get lucky" ritual also means that you're wishing to "get lucky" between the sheets, but I think he's just making that up as an excuse. 

I've stopped doing it, mostly because I feel silly hanging on to high school habits in my 30's.  Next I'll break the habit of running yellow lights.  :D

Tank

Quote from: Asherah on April 16, 2012, 04:31:47 PM
Well, I KNOW that there is definitely no bad luck on Friday the 13th.....because....that's the day my daughter was born  :D
She's obviously not a teenager yet!!!  ;)
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Asherah

Quote from: Tank on April 16, 2012, 06:30:19 PM
Quote from: Asherah on April 16, 2012, 04:31:47 PM
Well, I KNOW that there is definitely no bad luck on Friday the 13th.....because....that's the day my daughter was born  :D
She's obviously not a teenager yet!!!  ;)

I REBUKE THAT IN THE NAME OF JESUS!!! ....oh, wait, that would be superstitous...lol. Jeez, I hope she's a good girl. I'm homeschooling her, so maybe that will make a difference?....only time will tell!
As a scientist, I am hostile to fundamentalist religion because it actively debauches the scientific enterprise. It teaches us not to change our minds, and not to want to know exciting things that are available to be known. It subverts science and saps the intellect. - Dawkins

Tank

Quote from: Asherah on April 16, 2012, 06:53:46 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 16, 2012, 06:30:19 PM
Quote from: Asherah on April 16, 2012, 04:31:47 PM
Well, I KNOW that there is definitely no bad luck on Friday the 13th.....because....that's the day my daughter was born  :D
She's obviously not a teenager yet!!!  ;)

I REBUKE THAT IN THE NAME OF JESUS!!! ....oh, wait, that would be superstitous...lol. Jeez, I hope she's a good girl. I'm homeschooling her, so maybe that will make a difference?....only time will tell!
My eldest daughter hit puberty like a brick wall. Chubby pre-teen at 12y6m. 36D boobs and figure to match at 13!!!
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Asherah

Quote from: Tank on April 16, 2012, 07:01:38 PM
Quote from: Asherah on April 16, 2012, 06:53:46 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 16, 2012, 06:30:19 PM
Quote from: Asherah on April 16, 2012, 04:31:47 PM
Well, I KNOW that there is definitely no bad luck on Friday the 13th.....because....that's the day my daughter was born  :D
She's obviously not a teenager yet!!!  ;)

I REBUKE THAT IN THE NAME OF JESUS!!! ....oh, wait, that would be superstitous...lol. Jeez, I hope she's a good girl. I'm homeschooling her, so maybe that will make a difference?....only time will tell!
My eldest daughter hit puberty like a brick wall. Chubby pre-teen at 12y6m. 36D boobs and figure to match at 13!!!

Oh lord, my daughter is only 3. Don't make me think about these things this early!!  :D
As a scientist, I am hostile to fundamentalist religion because it actively debauches the scientific enterprise. It teaches us not to change our minds, and not to want to know exciting things that are available to be known. It subverts science and saps the intellect. - Dawkins

Tank

Quote from: Asherah on April 16, 2012, 07:18:48 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 16, 2012, 07:01:38 PM
Quote from: Asherah on April 16, 2012, 06:53:46 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 16, 2012, 06:30:19 PM
Quote from: Asherah on April 16, 2012, 04:31:47 PM
Well, I KNOW that there is definitely no bad luck on Friday the 13th.....because....that's the day my daughter was born  :D
She's obviously not a teenager yet!!!  ;)

I REBUKE THAT IN THE NAME OF JESUS!!! ....oh, wait, that would be superstitous...lol. Jeez, I hope she's a good girl. I'm homeschooling her, so maybe that will make a difference?....only time will tell!
My eldest daughter hit puberty like a brick wall. Chubby pre-teen at 12y6m. 36D boobs and figure to match at 13!!!

Oh lord, my daughter is only 3. Don't make me think about these things this early!!  :D
Don't blink then! Once those ten years have passed you'll wonder where they went. And you can never have enough photos!
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Sweetdeath

I never got susperstitions and good luck charms. I have a meaningful necklace from my mom, but i dont think it has super power. ::)

Black cats are adorable.
Buildings without the 13th floor make me cringe at how stupid humanity can be.
Law 35- "You got to go with what works." - Robin Lefler

Wiggum:"You have that much faith in me, Homer?"
Homer:"No! Faith is what you have in things that don't exist. Your awesomeness is real."

"I was thinking that perhaps this thing called God does not exist. Because He cannot save any one of us. No matter how we pray, He doesn't mend our wounds.