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Where did the phrase ‘knock on wood’ come from?
Posted on 3/11/18 at 2:30 pm
Posted on 3/11/18 at 2:30 pm
Nobody knows for sure but there is a theory.
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Long before Judaism, Christianity, Islam and other major religions spread through the world, there was paganism. Many pagan beliefs centered around nature as spiritual, powerful, healing and holy. This was especially the case with trees. For example, trees were a part of Celtic rituals, and they were considered homes for their gods. The idea is that, while asking for blessings from their gods, pagans would lay a hand on trees for a connection and energy. So, when you knock on wood, you’re essentially replicating an old pagan ritual meant to protect the “knocker” from evil spirits or bad luck.
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Posted on 3/11/18 at 2:31 pm to weagle99
Your mom
Posted on 3/11/18 at 2:32 pm to weagle99
So many jokes too follow....
Posted on 3/11/18 at 2:34 pm to weagle99
I always wonder where sayings come from and who is the lucky guy that got to say "raining cats and dogs" and made it stick. That's some serious power.
Posted on 3/11/18 at 2:35 pm to liz18lsu
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The phrase is supposed to have originated in England in the 17th century when city streets were filthy and heavy rain would occasionally carry along dead animals. The idea that seeing dead cats and dogs floating by in storms would cause people to coin this phrase is just about believable.
Posted on 3/11/18 at 2:36 pm to liz18lsu
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who is the lucky guy that got to say "raining cats and dogs" and made it stick
It wasn't really so lucky.
He had just stepped in a poodle.
Posted on 3/11/18 at 2:38 pm to weagle99
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weagle99
Thanks, I've looked it up before. I believe what makes it stick is being printed.
Posted on 3/11/18 at 2:46 pm to weagle99
Glad I didnt live back then. Floods of dead animals, plagues, and no fricking AC.
Posted on 3/11/18 at 2:51 pm to weagle99
Either all of that or, doors were made of wood!
Posted on 3/11/18 at 2:56 pm to weagle99
I think you’re pulling my leg, brah.
Posted on 3/11/18 at 3:09 pm to Bullfrog
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Pulling my leg or, 'your leg', originates from the public executions (hangings) in England, many of which took place in Tyburn, London.
Posted on 3/11/18 at 3:12 pm to weagle99
Good god these saying came from some bad things in the past.
Posted on 3/11/18 at 3:16 pm to FLBooGoTigs1
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Rule of thumb': This apparently innocent phrase actually refers to a 19th Century ruling which said a man was entitled to beat his wife with a stick - provided it was no thicker than his thumb
Posted on 3/11/18 at 3:16 pm to weagle99
I thought “knock on wood” originated In Ireland. The story was that if you caught a leprauchan and patted his weiner you’d get good luck.
Posted on 3/11/18 at 3:41 pm to Jon Ham
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The story was that if you caught a leprauchan and patted his weiner you’d get good luck.
You’re short with a funny hat and accent, aren’t you.
Posted on 3/11/18 at 4:14 pm to liz18lsu
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who is the lucky guy that got to say "raining cats and dogs" and made it stick.
“I put that pussy on the chainwax!”
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