Superstitious, quirks, beliefs? - Page 2

MsDemeanor · 10-18-2010, 11:58 PM

Geez, people, don't you know it's bad luck to talk about these things!!!

*shaking head*

allininfl · 10-19-2010, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Converse

Do you have any superstitions? Do you know why you have them? Curious minds...

always walk backward out of the podiatrist's office so those in the waiting room won't think he/she hurt you.

aldebaran · 10-19-2010, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Lady_Snow

Never set your purse on the floor

EVER

or one's mom will FREAK OUT

Oh absolutely, dated a latina some lives ago and that was a big one, some more she taught me from the latin culture.

don't pass a knife to someone,,,it will start a fight

no sea shells in the house,,,she never said what would happen, just that it would be catastrophic.

Miss Scarlett · 10-19-2010, 04:45 AM

Great thread...

I wear a red string with a Hamsa on my left wrist, short explanation: to ward off negativity/evil.

Does anyone else have a lucky bra (or other garment) or is it just me?

tiggs · 10-19-2010, 08:15 AM

What a neat thread, I'm not superstitious myself but have always found the lore behind superstitions really interesting. I love to hear where the different ones have come from and the relevance behind them, they usually have some practical application or some really neat origins. Thanks for sharing everyone!

Gemme · 10-19-2010, 03:31 PM

Superstitions in general remind me of a tale I once heard about a recipe for roast that had been passed down for several generations. It was a fantastic recipe and everyone always loved the results, so each generation was careful to follow each step to the letter. Part of the recipe called for cutting a chunk off the butt end of the roast and discarding or saving to use at some other time. For years and years, no one in the family could figure out why until someone found a diary belonging to the matriarch first believed to have devised the recipe. Here is a sample of her diary entry:

...had to cut the roast off on one side....my pan is not large enough to accomodate such a large piece of meat....

The_Lady_Snow · 10-19-2010, 03:58 PM

If you drop a tortilla, that means you will have guests

Tuesday's are unlucky, NEVER ever start a journey on a Tuesday..

Gemme · 10-19-2010, 04:00 PM

Oh! Snow just reminded me....it's unlucky to restart a journey. It's better to leave something at home that you forgot than to go back and get it, in other words.

Julie · 10-19-2010, 04:09 PM

Never ever ever READ Superstitious THREADS!
(going to bed)

The_Lady_Snow · 10-19-2010, 04:14 PM

If you are pregnant, and there's an eclipse you must have a metal safety pin above your center *belly button* or your kid will be a sanguine.

If you see an owl, it means someone will die.

princessbelle · 10-19-2010, 04:33 PM

My Dad's family believed a red bird in your yard was good luck.

My Mom's family believed a red bird in your yard was bad luck.

I just try and not look.

Here's an old one.....

When a funeral passes you on the road you must keep your feet off the floorboard of the car in the air or you will be next to go.

Now, down here where i live that isn't real easy....we have longggggggggg funeral processions and of course we pull over to the side of the road. Seems stickin my feet up is a little ummmmmmm, disrespectful. But, we all do it...right?

JustBeingMe · 11-01-2010, 12:39 AM

My late grandmother god rest her soul, was superstitious in that she was indian, and told us to NEVER cut our hair, cause it was part of your soul she said.

My mother is superstitiuos in that she won't walk or drive across the path of a full black cat.

I have heard of the grab your ass one, that is funny.
Salt should be tossed over the LEFT shoulder if you spill it.

I'll have to think of more later. TIred now. goodnight all and thanks for starting this thread.

Glenn · 11-01-2010, 03:50 AM

I have heard there use to be an old superstition among theater folks who performed on the stage to Never be mean to a cat before leaving to perform or you will make a mistake.

AtLast · 11-01-2010, 06:37 AM

A belief-

StillettoDoll · 02-20-2011, 08:10 PM

Scissors, like a knife should never be given as a gift. Doing that will cut the relationship between giver and recipient
.

justpjhere · 02-20-2011, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Scarlett

Great thread...

I wear a red string with a Hamsa on my left wrist, short explanation: to ward off negativity/evil.

Does anyone else have a lucky bra (or other garment) or is it just me?

i have lucky socks...used to wear them for everyplayoff game

Gemme · 02-20-2011, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StillettoDoll

Scissors, like a knife should never be given as a gift. Doing that will cut the relationship between giver and recipient
.

But what if the recipient of the gift is a crafter or a chef?

<--has given both as gifts

rlin · 02-21-2011, 01:22 PM

the only ones i am semi fanatical about... because i mean... what if???

salt over ya shoulder when spilled
knocking on wood when ya say something you wanna jinx...
X-ing the windshield when a black cat crosses in front of me
saying it outloud so it wont come true... thoughts... dreams... whatever

EnderD_503 · 02-21-2011, 09:04 PM

I'm one of those people who prefers to always sit with their back to a wall. In most any room I sit in I prefer to sit my back to a wall or in a position where I can see everything that's going on around me, unless it's unavoidable or doesn't make much difference (party or something like that). In classrooms I also need to sit in the back and preferably to the side so I'm not surrounded by people on both sides...a bit of claustrophobia/anxiety when it comes to situations like that.

Other than that, I have a chain and pendant that mum gave me (part of it inherited from my grandmother) honouring my maternal grandmother and maternal heritage that I wear for good luck. I don't always wear it since some places I'm just afraid I'll lose it (which I'd never forgive myself for), but always where it in situations where I need more confidence. Both my maternal grandmother and grandfather were people I looked up to and they both took care of me as a kid, so remembering them after their death is important to me. I find remembering them and my maternal heritage boosts my confidence in situations that are critical in achieving goals/becoming the kind of person I want to be.

StillettoDoll · 02-21-2011, 09:10 PM

To dream of an occupational direction you should take, place your workshoes under the foot of your bed before going to sleep.

For good luck, spit in your right shoe before putting it on.

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10-19-2010, 04:33 PM	#31
princessbelle Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: femme ones Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,100 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,380 Thanked 30,499 Times in 5,201 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	My Dad's family believed a red bird in your yard was good luck. My Mom's family believed a red bird in your yard was bad luck. I just try and not look. Here's an old one..... When a funeral passes you on the road you must keep your feet off the floorboard of the car in the air or you will be next to go. Now, down here where i live that isn't real easy....we have longggggggggg funeral processions and of course we pull over to the side of the road. Seems stickin my feet up is a little ummmmmmm, disrespectful. But, we all do it...right? __________________ ~ I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~ Maya Angelou

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02-21-2011, 01:22 PM	#38
rlin Member How Do You Identify?: human Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: nomad Posts: 712 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,450 Thanked 1,189 Times in 451 Posts Rep Power: 1004849	the only ones i am semi fanatical about... because i mean... what if??? salt over ya shoulder when spilled knocking on wood when ya say something you wanna jinx... X-ing the windshield when a black cat crosses in front of me saying it outloud so it wont come true... thoughts... dreams... whatever

02-21-2011, 09:04 PM	#39
EnderD_503 Member How Do You Identify?: Queer, trans guy, butch Preferred Pronoun?: Male pronouns Relationship Status: Relationship Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,329 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,090 Thanked 3,878 Times in 1,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I'm one of those people who prefers to always sit with their back to a wall. In most any room I sit in I prefer to sit my back to a wall or in a position where I can see everything that's going on around me, unless it's unavoidable or doesn't make much difference (party or something like that). In classrooms I also need to sit in the back and preferably to the side so I'm not surrounded by people on both sides...a bit of claustrophobia/anxiety when it comes to situations like that. Other than that, I have a chain and pendant that mum gave me (part of it inherited from my grandmother) honouring my maternal grandmother and maternal heritage that I wear for good luck. I don't always wear it since some places I'm just afraid I'll lose it (which I'd never forgive myself for), but always where it in situations where I need more confidence. Both my maternal grandmother and grandfather were people I looked up to and they both took care of me as a kid, so remembering them after their death is important to me. I find remembering them and my maternal heritage boosts my confidence in situations that are critical in achieving goals/becoming the kind of person I want to be.

02-21-2011, 09:10 PM	#40
StillettoDoll Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Lady Relationship Status: single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,824 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,779 Thanked 3,868 Times in 1,479 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	To dream of an occupational direction you should take, place your workshoes under the foot of your bed before going to sleep. For good luck, spit in your right shoe before putting it on. __________________