Triskaidekaphobia is the fear to the number 13

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The discussion revolves around the concept of triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number 13, and expands into personal anecdotes about superstitions and fears. Participants share their experiences with superstitions, explore the implications of these beliefs, and engage in light-hearted banter about related themes.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes triskaidekaphobia as a superstition and shares their lack of superstitions in their current life.
  • Another participant discusses a pattern in their life where unresolved details seem to lead to negative outcomes, expressing a fear of addressing these issues.
  • A different participant shares a personal experience where every doctor they visit seems to encounter significant life changes, raising questions about the impact of their visits.
  • Some participants joke about the absurdity of superstitions and share humorous anecdotes, including references to fictional scenarios from TV shows.
  • There is a playful exchange about the 'q' word, with participants speculating on its meaning and joking about the consequences of saying it.
  • One participant mentions a mild panophobia experience related to moving from a city to a rural area, adding to the theme of fears and phobias.
  • Several posts include humorous takes on potential disasters and absurd situations, such as bee stings and alien abductions, contributing to the light-hearted tone of the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views on superstitions and fears, with no consensus reached. Participants share diverse personal experiences and interpretations without resolving the underlying themes.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the nature of their beliefs, blurring the lines between superstition and personal experiences. The discussion also reflects a mix of serious reflections and humorous exchanges, highlighting the complexity of the topic.

  • #31
Note to self: She leaves guys in handcuffs in the hallway to get on PF. Got it. :biggrin:
 
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  • #32
I didn't have any phobias til I read all this. Now I've got killer bees and catheterization while handcuffed to think about.
As far as superstions go, I'm Aquarius and we don't believe in stuff like that.
 
  • #33
tribdog said:
I didn't have any phobias til I read all this. Now I've got killer bees and catheterization while handcuffed to think about.
As far as superstions go, I'm Aquarius and we don't believe in stuff like that.
Then STAY OUT OF HOSPITALS! :biggrin: :biggrin:

So if triskaidekaphobia is the fear of the number 13, what would they call a fear of being catheterized while handcuffed? Cathcuffkaphobia? :eek: :biggrin:

See, the trick here is to remember to just STAY in the mental health ward. It's not quite as scary as a hospital ER. :wink:
 
  • #34
Ivan Seeking said:
Note to self: She leaves guys in handcuffs in the hallway to get on PF. Got it. :biggrin:
Yes, dear. But don't worry. We didn't use YOUR cuffs. They're still safe and sound in my purse. :wink: :biggrin:
 
  • #35
Tsunami said:
See, the trick here is to remember to just STAY in the mental health ward. It's not quite as scary as a hospital ER. :wink:
Like I have a choice in the matter, but if they leave the ward door unlocked for 5 seconds I'm outta here. Then it's over the wall, hitch a ride on an ostrich, change my name back to I.B. Sane and I'm back on easy street with my pencil. Alphabet soup, pooop, howdy, howdy. And that's all I'm going to say about that.
 
  • #36
tribdog said:
Like I have a choice in the matter, but if they leave the ward door unlocked for 5 seconds I'm outta here. Then it's over the wall, hitch a ride on an ostrich, change my name back to I.B. Sane and I'm back on easy street with my pencil. Alphabet soup, pooop, howdy, howdy. And that's all I'm going to say about that.
Well... OK!
Have fun! Don't forget to write! :biggrin:
 
  • #37
Hey tribdog, is the vacuum bag hot today? howdy howdy...
 
  • #38
jimmy p said:
Hey tribdog, is the vacuum bag hot today? howdy howdy...
is the vacuum bag hot today? IS THE VACUUM BAG HOT TODAY? That's it, I've had it! Where's my deodorant? Rose petal electric blink howdy howdy. And that's final
 

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