Cancel the iPhone 13! I’m Not Superstitious, But…
Fingers crossed Apple won’t curse us all this year — touch wood
I refuse to believe that Apple will give the “13” label to their next iPhone, and I’m not sure why no one is talking about it.
Unlucky numbers
Superstition is a powerful force in many people’s lives, especially in Western nations. Many buildings skip the 13th floor, going directly from 12 to 14. Friday the 13th still has a stigma.
The UK has surprisingly high levels of superstition — around 77% — according to a 2003 study run by the Psychology Department of the University of Hertfordshire.
According to Linda Hamilton, M.A. CBT, superstitious behaviour stems from the desire to have certainty and control. People who are chronic worriers are more likely to exhibit superstitious behavior.
How many people do you know who profess not to be superstitious, but avoid walking under ladders and opening umbrellas indoors, just in case?
I know people who are brave, sensible, logical thinkers in everything but this …so I can say for certain…
