Regional Superstitions - don't say 'rat' on the Isle of Man

[Hezbez]

At Strictly Manx last week in the Villa Marina on the Isle of Man (a fabulous night).

Shirley Ballas used the word 'rat' in conversation and the reaction from the audience was quite surreal. You could hear the murmurs spread through the room then everyone started whistling. Even the hosts/presenters were whistling.

Turns out it's very bad luck to say the word on the Island. You learn something everyday.

 

[unclestinky]

At Strictly Manx last week in the Villa Marina on the Isle of Man (a fabulous night).

Shirley Ballas used the word 'rat' in conversation and the reaction from the audience was quite surreal. You could hear the murmurs spread through the room then everyone started whistling. Even the hosts/presenters were whistling.

Turns out it's very bad luck to say the word on the Island. You learn something everyday.

Rabbit on Portland

 

[Tombola]

Jimmy Cagney s movie wasn't welcome then

 

[golly]

"It's your round" in Newcastle

 

[mitzimad]

just say siberian hamster

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[Sneds]

Bear in the Forrest of Dean
No idea why

 

[gpat]

They are long tails or big fellas. But never r**s.

 

[carolyn]

Rabbit on Portland

Wouldn’t want those quarries collapsing would we?

 

[jockaneezer]

When my uncle ran his own fishing boat out of Cockenzie, he used to call them "scaley-tails"

 

[The Coops]

The round is on me! in Yorkshire

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[whisky walker]

I'll get them in in Yorkshire

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

Don't say Trump ANYWHERE

 

[davejen]

You also have to say "Good morning/day to the fairies" when you drive over Fairy Bridge on the IOM
Otherwise you will have bad luck!
Cheers, Dave

 

[Hezbez]

You also have to say "Good morning/day to the fairies" when you drive over Fairy Bridge on the IOM
Otherwise you will have bad luck!
Cheers, Dave

I did!

 

[Tea Bag]

just say siberian hamster

........ " Que ? "........ LOVE THAT !! Nice one...
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[MisterB]

I've been saying that Manchester United will win the premier league in the next four years, it seems to make most people laugh .....

 

[Mr porky]

The Scottish play

 

[simsy56]

They are long tails or big fellas. But never r**s.

Or Ringy's

Craig