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TO TAKE A PICTURE OF A DEAD CORPSE IS A SIGN OF BAD LUCK.
Where learned: CALIFORNIA ; MONROVIA
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: CA00001965
SUPERSTITION
WHEN YOUR LEFT EYE JUMP, SOMETHING BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN.
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Bad luck |
IF A FLAT TIRE OCCURES AFTER THE CEREMONY ,THE COUPLE WILL HAVE BAD
LUCK THROUGH OUT THE MARRIAGE.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 01-00-1980
A BRIDES RING SHOULD NEVER BE TAKEN OFF BY ANOTHER MAN,IF AT ALL.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 01-00-1980
A COUPLE SHOULD NOT HAVE SEX UP TO A WEEK BEFORE THE CEREMONY.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 01-00-1980
IF THE BRIDES BOQUET FALLS WITH OUT BEING CAUGHT IT IS BAD LUCK.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 01-00-1980
IF A BRIDE CRY'S ON HER WEDDING DAY IT WILL BE RUINED,REGARDLESS.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 01-00-1980
A HUSBAND SHOULD NOT SEE THE BRIDE BEFORE THE WEDDING ON THAT DAY.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 01-00-1980
IF YOU MARRY ON YOUR BIRTHDAY YOU WILL HAVE A BAD WEDDING NIGHT.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 01-00-1980
MY MOM TOLD ME ITS VERY UNLUCKY TO GIVE AWAY WEDDING GIFTS.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 01-00-1980
SUPERSTITION OF THE NUMBER 13.
NO AIRLINE FLIGHT WILL EVER HAVE THE NUMBER 13 IN IT, OR NO SEAT
WILL BE LABELED SEAT 13. THIS IS CONSIDERED BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; LIVONIA
| Subject headings: | 686 Specific number by specific number being described BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: CA00001979
THEATER SUPERSTITION
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WHISTLE IN THE DRESSING ROOM BECAUSE IN THE
VAUDEVILLE DAYS THE MANAGER USED TO CANCEL ACTSBY USING A SPECIAL
WHISTLE.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; EDWARDSVILLE ; SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 02-00-1980
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WHISTLE BACKSTAGE BECAUSE YOU MIGHT MISS YOUR CUE
TO GO ON STAGE.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; EDWARDSVILLE ; SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 02-00-1980
THE SCOTS THOUGHT IT TO BE BAD LUCK TO RECITE 'MACBETH' BEFORE,
DURING, OR AFTER A PERFORMANCE.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; EDWARDSVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 02-00-1980
SUPERSTITIONS
IT IS BAD LUCK TO REMOVE A RING FROM SOMEONE'S FINGER BECAUSE IT
MIGHT MEAN THAT A BREAKUP IS IMMINENT.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; FAIRFAX
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 02-00-1980
IF TWO PEOPLE GO AROUND A STABLE OBJECT, THEY MUST SAY BREAD AND
BUTTER OR RUN THE RISK OF HAVING A FIGHT.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; FAIRFAX
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Bad luck SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 02-00-1980
IF A MALE IS THE FIRST VISITOR AFTER TWELVE MIDNIGHT, NEW YEARS DAY,
IT MEANS GOOD LUCK WILL BE WITH YOU FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR. IF THE
FIRST VISITOR IS A FEMALE, IT MEANS YOU WILL HAVE BAD LUCK FOR THE
REST OF THE YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BERKELEY
Date learned: 00-00-1950
TUESDAY THE THIRTEENTH IS A TRADITIONAL BAD LUCK DAY IN SPAIN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; MARQUETTE
| Subject headings: | 686 Specific number by specific number being described BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Bad luck |
IT IS BAD LUCK FOR A WOMAN TO CAN FOOD DURING HER MONTHLY PERIOD.
IF SHE DOES, THE FOOD WILL SPOIL.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT'S MOTHERIN-LAW REALLY BELIEVED AND ABIDED BY THIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
James Callow Keyword(s): MENSTRUATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 02-17-1980
NO WOMEN ARE ALLOWED ON A SHIP BECAUSE THEY BRING BAD LUCK.
Submitter comment: THIS WAS A PRACTICED CUSTOM WHEN INFORMANT WAS IN THE NAVY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES
James Callow Keyword(s): SEXISM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- P535 BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 02-17-1980