The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

WHEN TWO PEOPLE ACCIDENTALLY SAY THE SAME THING, THEY
LINK LITTLE FINGERS, SHAKE THEIR HANDS UP AND DOWN
AND SAY "NEEDLES AND PINS," AND MAKE A WISH. THEY
BREAK THE LINK WITH A CHOPPING MOTION WITH A FREE
HAND. AFTER THIS, THEY SAY "MAY YOUR WISH COME TRUE!"

Submitter comment: MY PARENTS REMEMBER DOING THIS WHEN THEY WERE
CHILDREN.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 09-27-1971