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Iceheart
Undertaker / Pink Star Lover
 
Australia
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 Posted - 29 September 2004 : 4:31:13 PM
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We all do it, some of us do it without even realising, but why? Why knock on a piece of bloody wood? What does it actually mean? Haha, I wondered, but wonder no more........
This is one of the most popular superstitions. People knock on wood after boasting, making a prediction, or speaking of good fortune.
Since wood comes from trees, this belief stems from ancient tree folklore. Down through the ages people believed that trees were the homes of gods. These were kind obliging gods if approached in the right way. In asking a favor of the tree god one would touch the bark. After the favor was granted the tree was again knocked as a sign of thanks.
Another common idea was that spirits that were jealous of human happiness were always nearby. It was supposed that if one knocked on wood these spirits couldn't hear any good news being discussed.
Another of Life's Little Previously Unanswered questions, answered.
H'ok. So. What color does a smurf turn if you choke it?
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Heaven bent to take my hand, and lead me thru the fire.
Be the long awaited answer, to a long and painful fight.
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Mazeppa
Zombie
 
USA
887 Posts |
Posted - 01 October 2004 : 12:59:34 PM
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That was great! I wondered about that superstition (knocks on his head*)
Another mystery solved. The Smurf choking issue still requires resolution, however......*come here little Smurfie....***
mazeppa
The more I know of people, the more I like my DOG! |
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Iceheart
Undertaker / Pink Star Lover
Australia
1147 Posts |
Posted - 01 October 2004 : 4:12:59 PM
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Get smurfette - she shares everything - *cough*slut*cough*
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Heaven bent to take my hand, and lead me thru the fire.
Be the long awaited answer, to a long and painful fight.
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Mazeppa
Zombie
USA
887 Posts |
Posted - 07 October 2004 : 12:32:03 PM
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Wait a minute......how can a Smurf, a critter with no apparant sex organs, possibly be a slut???? And how can a "male smurf," possibly enjoy life posessing no DICK?
Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life.
Sophia Loren
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Iceheart
Undertaker / Pink Star Lover
Australia
1147 Posts |
Posted - 07 October 2004 : 4:47:36 PM
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Hmmm, Mazeppa how do u no smurfs have no genitals
Thats more disturbing.............
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Heaven bent to take my hand, and lead me thru the fire.
Be the long awaited answer, to a long and painful fight.
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