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A Fun, Superstitious Thought

golding76 — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:45:47 GMT

Do you ever have thoughts that are shaped by a vague superstition or coincidence?

A few moments ago I wondered if the Cincinnati Bengals are destined to win the Super Bowl because the lunar new year began today, and it is the Year of the Tiger.

The Bengal Tiger is, I think, their mascot. The stripes on the tiger are like those on the helmets of the Cincinnati football players.

I admit to knowing next to nothing about football or the Cincinnati Bengals, but I am now wondering if something stronger than mere talent will work some magic on Super Bowl Sunday.

Any fun thoughts on this?

ETA: But, the LA Rams will have home team advantage. Fair fight.

Re: A Fun, Superstitious Thought

tends2dogs — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:47:00 GMT

You're kidding, right?

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golding76 — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:49:41 GMT

tends2dogs, no, I am not kidding. I do believe in forces beyond those we can see and easily understand. For this, however, I am stretching -- but why not?

That is why I put this on the forum. I wanted to see how others react to such a thought. You are practical and down-to-earth, right? I value your opinion.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:58:14 GMT

There are people who believe that pro sport games are all rigged. Not superstition but controlled opposition.

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tansy — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:01:17 GMT

I know it's not logical but bad things happen in threes has always stuck with me. I heard that repeatedly while growing up.

If two famous people die, I am waiting for the third:/

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Frenchlop — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:06:49 GMT

If things are going good, I tend to not say anything. I'm afraid I'll jinx it. I got that from my Mom.

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NEvans2 — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:08:39 GMT

To this day I will not put a bag with new shoes on the table when I get home from shopping. Grandma always said if you do that the shoes will hurt your feet. And I was always told death comes in three's. I know it sounds weird, but sometimes you can't escape your upbringing. I'm not a superstitious person, I don't know why these two things stick with me.❤️

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hopi — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:15:06 GMT

It is the year of the Tiger and the Bengals believe it..... it could happen.

Two outstanding teams and quarterbacks.... it has been an amazing playoff season... on of the best in football ever. May the best team win.

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On It — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:26:00 GMT

I do not know enough about football in general or those two teams to have a superstition concerning their outcome. I would venture to say there is more than one player on the teams that has a superstition. The year of the tiger thing could have some merit.

I myself will never set my purse on the floor. Superstition says if you do, all the money will flow out. I personally have a lucky shirt that gets worn when the situation necessitates. I have also had an unlucky one that was tossed in the garbage. It was a total jinx.

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PartDeux — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:32:31 GMT

I like the way you think @golding76 ! Let's go Bengals!! Who Dey!!

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Porcelain — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:45:52 GMT

Hmmmm. Could be.

Last year was the year of the Ox. Neither team in the 2021 Superbowl had an ox type name.

The year of the ram is not until 2027, so the Rams will have to wait a while to benefit from the lunar year's animal.

I have a superstition that I need to tell people I love to "drive safe" when they leave my house. It started out as a habit, and now I feel a little out of sorts when I forget.

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occasionalrain — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 01:07:16 GMT

See a penny, pick it up. All day long you'll have good luck. I pick up pennies, can't hurt.

Never kill a spider. It will bring you, or those close to you illness or death.

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ValuSkr — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 02:34:30 GMT

On the other hand, the Super Bowl is on February 13 (Sunday, not Friday).

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KathyM23 — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:54:06 GMT

I believe in coincidences/connections. My DH and my mother have all 3 initials the same and the same middle name. My mother's birthday is the same as my sister in laws married to my brother and to DH's sister. Sounds like fate to me.

Correction: Said DH and my mother, I meant DH's mother and my mother.

@golding76 I would consider the Bengal Tigers and the year of the tiger as a definite coincidence/connection rather than a supersition.

Re: A Fun, Superstitious Thought

golding76 — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 03:27:47 GMT

You're right, KathyM23. I agree with you. I blurred the line because, I suppose, I was thinking that sort of linking of thoughts had the scent of superstition about it.

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LindaSal — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:35:13 GMT

I can be a bit superstitious myself. When growing up my mom and aunts would always have to leave a place out the same door they entered it in. It was bad luck if you left by another door?? Crazy?? Maybe, but I tend to still do that to this day.