Superstition. And magpies.

[Bbbananas]

Can anyone explain why I have no qualms in walking under ladders, I put shoes on the table (when cleaning!), I don't feel the urge to throw salt over my left shoulder if I spill it, I have lived at a number 13 house for 20 years in total without thinking about it, and never say white rabbits if it's the 1st of the month...

If I see a magpie I automatically think of the "one for sorrow" rhyme, then immediatley dismiss it as superstitious nonsense. However - & this is the crux of my question - if I go on to see 2 magpies I thump the air with my fist & go "Yaaay".

Why? Strange innit?

[daniela31]

and in the crossing on the stairs, one of them drops and breaks a mirror!!!

[Bbbananas]

I supose they'd have to touch wood for 7 years ?

[natalie_1982]

I don't cross on the stairs.... and some people CAN'T cross on the stairs because they are so enormous, so I guess I should be grateful that I can still squeeze past someone.

[Bbbananas]

I only cross on the stairs if it means I can rub up to someone nice ;-)

[mccfluff]

i walked into asda the other day with my umbrella still up, it was only till i got to the fruit and veg and people were laughing at me that i realised! now if i made people laugh and cheered them up, can't be bad luck can it.....

[daniela31]

LOL @ mccfluff.
I would have loved to have seen you selecting your veg with your brolley up.
:-)