Superstition or prejudice

Sean C · 02-14-21, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Don't Go Right Home After a Funeral

A Filipino tradition called "pagpag" dictates that people never go straight back to the house after a wake. Otherwise a bad spirit might tag along and come inside. Mourners will make a stop at a restaurant or store first just in case.

So they just leave the evil spirit at the restaurant?

That's rude.

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Whistling Indoors Invites Evil

Whistling while you work may be an issue in Lithuania where it's forbidden to whistle indoors because the noise is believed to summon demons.

Whistling on a boat was also often forbidden. It was said that one could "whistle up a storm".

August · 02-14-21, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean C

So they just leave the evil spirit at the restaurant?

That's rude.

Right? And whats to stop an evil spirit from hitching a ride with people leaving the restaurant? You go for lunch at that place down the road from the cemetery and you come back with an upset stomach AND evil spirits. Doesn't sound like that would make a good Phantom Gourmet review.

Sean C · 02-15-21, 01:47 AM

Maybe that's why they're evil. People keep ditching them at restaurants. I'd at least be a little cranky, myself.

Jimbuna · 02-15-21, 08:36 AM

Keep Your New Shoes Off the Table

In Britain, it's considered bad luck because it is supposed to symbolize the death of a loved one. Back in the day, placing someone's shoes on a table was a way to let their family know that they passed away. Nowadays, it's also just bad etiquette.

Jimbuna · 02-16-21, 01:24 PM

Itchy Hands Have Financial Repercussions

In Turkey, an itchy right hand means you'll come into some money but an itch on your left means you'll lose money.

Jimbuna · 02-17-21, 01:17 PM

Don't Play With Scissors

Crafters beware! Idly playing with scissors will bring bad luck according to Egyptian lure.

Jimbuna · 02-18-21, 07:53 AM

Stepping in Dog Poop Isn't Necessarily Bad

This one seems unlucky all around but just go with it. Stepping in dog poop is actually considered good luck in France if you do it with your left foot. It's only bad luck if you step with your right foot.

02-15-21, 01:47 AM	#3
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02-15-21, 08:36 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Keep Your New Shoes Off the Table In Britain, it's considered bad luck because it is supposed to symbolize the death of a loved one. Back in the day, placing someone's shoes on a table was a way to let their family know that they passed away. Nowadays, it's also just bad etiquette. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-16-21, 01:24 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Itchy Hands Have Financial Repercussions In Turkey, an itchy right hand means you'll come into some money but an itch on your left means you'll lose money. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-17-21, 01:17 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Don't Play With Scissors Crafters beware! Idly playing with scissors will bring bad luck according to Egyptian lure. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-18-21, 07:53 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Stepping in Dog Poop Isn't Necessarily Bad This one seems unlucky all around but just go with it. Stepping in dog poop is actually considered good luck in France if you do it with your left foot. It's only bad luck if you step with your right foot. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!