Triskaidekaphobia is the fear to the number 13

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Triskaidekaphobia is defined as the fear of the number 13, often linked to various superstitions. The discussion highlights personal anecdotes related to superstitions, particularly the fear of negative outcomes associated with visiting doctors. Participants share experiences of coincidences that reinforce their beliefs in superstitions, such as a pattern of doctors facing severe issues after consultations. The conversation also touches on the psychological aspects of superstition and the humorous side of these beliefs.

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  • Knowledge of anecdotal evidence and its role in shaping beliefs.
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This discussion is beneficial for psychologists, sociologists, and anyone interested in the intersection of superstition and human behavior, as well as those exploring the cultural significance of numbers.

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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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