At this Halloween season, I’ve been thinking about superstitions. It is amazing how many there are and how many people believe in them. Every culture has their own, but many cross all lines. None the less, here are my thoughts about a few.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. This must have been started by the apple growers association.
A cat has nine lives. Why not eight or ten? Does this mean that when a cat runs in front of a big truck he has already used up eight? Who keeps records on the lives of cats?
Garlic protects from evil spirits and vampires. It will also protect you from social gatherings.
A rabbit’s foot brings good luck. Obviously, it didn’t help the rabbit.
Thirteen is an unlucky number. Tall buildings often don’t have a 13th floor. Nor do airplanes have an aisle 13. Friday the 13th is extra bad. What if something good happens on Friday the 13th? Apparently it never has.
Clothes worn inside out will bring you good luck. Be careful, you could start a new fashion craze.
Washing a car will bring rain. Hey, this one is true, or at least it is at my house.
A person cannot drown before going under three times. What happens if you lose count?
And of course, it is bad luck to walk under a ladder, as is a black cat crossing your path.
What happens if you walk under a ladder and a black cat crosses your path on Friday the 13th and you have your clothes on right side out?
Makes me shudder just thinking about it.
PMO
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