superstitious?

Ghandee · 07-10-2011 02:00PM #1

So, was in my local Londis there getting a sandwich, decided to try my luck with tonights Euro millions, asked the guy for 2 lines for tonights Euro millions, he thought I had asked for 2x 2 lines, and had printed off 2 separate tickets.
(costing 8 euro instead of 4)

I couldn't bring myself to allow him to give the extra ticket to the next customer, 'just incase!' (had to break a fifty euro note too!)

Am I nuts, (bearing in mind the it being highly unlikely I'll win anyway) would any of you lot have done the same thing?

What little things are you superstitious about?

Saila · 07-10-2011 02:04PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDZFf0pm0SE

Chuck Stone · 07-10-2011 02:07PM

Is that superstition?

I always get confused about what constitutes superstition and what doesn't.

Is mad shit that goes on in your head superstition?

4leto · 07-10-2011 02:08PM

Magpies
and I know it really is stupid.

force eleven · 07-10-2011 02:09PM

I make sure I'm never post 5 on a thread,

D'oh

MistyCheese · 07-10-2011 02:10PM

Now, for luck, sleep with the tickets under your pillow. If you dream, you are going to win. No dreams = no money

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bigneacy · 07-10-2011 02:11PM

force eleven wrote: »

I make sure I'm never post 5 on a thread,

D'oh

I'm the same only with post 7

Lando Griffin · 07-10-2011 02:12PM

Dont believe in superstition, just brings bad luck I find.

blaze1 · 07-10-2011 02:14PM

I'd be the same op..

Magpies & Drain covers too.

Two drains good luck, 3 is bad

Saila · 07-10-2011 02:17PM

no, not at all, 1 magpie, black cat cross path, walk under ladders pfft

foxyboxer · 07-10-2011 02:18PM

When getting on a plane, I need to tap the outside before boarding. Just for re-assurance.

The King of Moo · 07-10-2011 02:20PM

This isn't so much superstition as it is a combination of childishness and OCD, but a few years back I started waving my hand from right to left when I go through automatic doors.

Naturally this is to make me feel like I'm a Jedi opening the door with my mind.

The problem is, that I now continue to do it every time I go through an automatic door, even if there's lots of other people around.

Now I know that if I didn't do it the door would still open, but I can't stop myself from doing it.

Of course on the other hand, maybe I am a Jedi and I am opening them with my mind....

...

*waves hand*

You did not just read this post that makes me look stupid.

lastlaugh · 07-10-2011 02:20PM

I guess I'm a little superstitious too OP.

Anytime I've been looking at a bit of filth on the internet at home, I ALWAYS delete the browsing history/cookies etc.

Also, I NEVER look at a bit of the auld scruff in work, I'm kind of funny in that regard I suppose I guess.

Saila · 07-10-2011 02:21PM

foxyboxer wrote: »

When getting on a plane, I need to tap the outside before boarding. Just for re-assurance.

that its not made of foam or something

1halfstone · 07-10-2011 02:22PM

that happened in navan a while ago. someone asked for a 2 euro ticket or something but the girl printed out a four euro ticket so the person said no to that and then asked to get a ticket to the value they asked for originally. Left the other ticket in the shop and that ticket won.

kfallon · 07-10-2011 02:25PM

OP, it's not really superstition, it's more "Sods Law", it's like being asked in the pub for a winner, you pick one for that person and then you have to back it yourself cos "Sods Law" tells you if you don't back it it'll go and win even tho you told yourself you weren't gonna have a bet today!

You back it, it gets beat, you call that person a 'cunt' and tell them they are a 'jonah' and you are both down at least a score!

super_furry · 07-10-2011 02:25PM

Ghandee wrote: »

Am I nuts

At 116,531,800/1, I think so. Still, think of it as buying a daydream for a few hours.

blaze1 · 07-10-2011 02:26PM

The King of Moo wrote: »

Naturally this is to make me feel like I'm a Jedi opening the door with my mind.

Love it

foxyboxer · 07-10-2011 02:28PM

Saila wrote: »

that its not made of foam or something

Nah, just that the mechanics behave and don't drop into the sea/ground

Saila · 07-10-2011 02:30PM

The King of Moo wrote: »

Of course on the other hand, maybe I am a Jedi and I am opening them with my mind....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0

07-10-2011 02:34PM

I am incredibly superstitious - few years ago I was out cycling when a magpie flew in front of me. Seconds later I hit a pothole causing not one, but both tyres to burst and only had one spare.

Refuse to walk under ladders and I hate when people open umbrellas indoors around me.

OakeyDokey · 07-10-2011 02:38PM

I'd say I'm pretty superstitious. I have to salute when I see a magpie and I will avoid walking under ladders! Those are my main ones.

Irrational.. most probably.

eyescreamcone · 07-10-2011 02:41PM

1halfstone wrote: »

that happened in navan a while ago. someone asked for a 2 euro ticket or something but the girl printed out a four euro ticket so the person said no to that and then asked to get a ticket to the value they asked for originally. Left the other ticket in the shop and that ticket won.

...and the pig ran away with the spoon...I think

Standard Toaster · 07-10-2011 02:49PM

Can't step on any cracks on the footpath or I'll die.

07-10-2011 03:07PM

eyescreamcone wrote: »

...and the pig ran away with the spoon...I think

Link

How is the pig getting on with his new spoon?

Chuck Stone · 07-10-2011 03:36PM

not walking under ladders is just sensible I reckon. People work with tools and sharp things at the top of ladders.

Captain Darling · 07-10-2011 03:56PM

I'm not superstitious, but i am a little stitious.

eyescreamcone · 07-10-2011 04:08PM

28064212 wrote: »

Link

How is the pig getting on with his new spoon?

A silver spoon it seems

eyescreamcone · 07-10-2011 04:15PM

I like when people say things like...
"I hope you have a fine day for the wedding"
and the reply is "with the help of god"

Does this count as superstitious or super-duper-stitious???

stoneill · 08-10-2011 02:37AM

I'm not into that superstitious nonsense.
But I hope - touch wood - that you'll win the lotto.

superstitious?

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