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Cody Dawg · Jul 6, 2006, 07:02 AM

Some people will say that superstition is the death of the intellect. I used to never believe in superstitions and then, little by little, through circumstances that I took notice of, I began to change and now I have developed superstitions.

The biggest one is the number 666.

Whenever that sequence of numbers appears in my life then something goes wrong. So, when I see it appear randomly I instantly realize that I am going to have what I call a "666 day."

It always happens. Even when I barricade myself inside the house for the day and don't go anywhere, something bad happens when the sequence of 666 appears.

Today I woke up and I logged my computer and there, inadvertently typed into an email that I was drafting, was "666."

I don't know how it got there, it's not a number I would type especially in that email, so I suspect that my toddler somehow did it. Nevertheless, there it is.

I went around my house and peeked outside to see if everything looked okay then locked the doors. I thought I was safe from "666" today, especially if I just hole up in my house and don't expose myself to strange coincidental misfortunes like a car accident, tripping while walking, etc.

(By the way, think I'm being overly dramatic? Think again. Earlier in the year I was at the grocery store making a simple purchase and the total was $6.66. I hurried out to my car, got in, started it up, and felt a huge bump and the sound of grinding metal...the person behind me in the parking lot had just backed into me!

)

But, NO, that doesn't keep me safe, not even this morning.

Because I logged onto my bank account to do my daily check of the bank account online and what do I see?

The check that I just wrote for the down payment on our new house has come out of our bank account TWICE...and the number on the check is 3666!

We're talking about quite a lot of money...money that has now overdrawn my account by many thousands.

Sure, the bank will fix it, of course - in about 4 minutes when the local branch opens up - but the POINT I'm making is that the sequence of "666" is always deadly for me. Always.

Then, I get a phone call from my husband and he says, "Just wanted to let you know that the car is making a strange sound so I'm over at the mechanic having him look at it."

Wonder how much that noise is going to cost me on a 666 day?

Anyone else have any superstitions?

rickey939 · Jul 6, 2006, 07:08 AM

Last month was 666 day.

Today is 766 day.

Cody Dawg · Jul 6, 2006, 07:13 AM

Did you read my post? For ME today is 666 day.

Dakar · Jul 6, 2006, 07:14 AM

Then it'll be 100+ worse!

rickey939 · Jul 6, 2006, 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

Did you read my post? For ME today is 666 day.

No, bots only scan articles. They do however pick-up on misleading thread titles immediately.

scaught · Jul 6, 2006, 07:22 AM

well. todays date is 7/6. uh. if that were on a clock, it would be 7:06, or 6 hours and 66 minutes.

/stretch

kick52 · Jul 6, 2006, 07:24 AM

spooky! good luck.

Dork. · Jul 6, 2006, 07:30 AM

I wear my Met hat inside out when they need to score some runs. Is that superstitious?

Cody Dawg · Jul 6, 2006, 07:34 AM

Yes, it is.

chris v · Jul 6, 2006, 07:39 AM

Pick any random 3-digit number, attach significance to it, then be on vigilant lookout for its propitious appearance. You could replace 666 with 428 and it'd show up randomly as often as 666. Try not to imbue coincidence with mystical significance -- it's a real waste of your time.

Cody Dawg · Jul 6, 2006, 07:41 AM

It wasn't check number 3428 that showed up and was double posted...it was 3666 and the 666 sequence appeared.

I know that what you're saying is logical...

But my brain doesn't accept it.

besson3c · Jul 6, 2006, 07:45 AM

I don't wear any pants

mojo2 · 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

It wasn't check number 3428 that showed up and was double posted...it was 3666 and the 666 sequence appeared.

I know that what you're saying is logical...

But my brain doesn't accept it.

Be careful. It's like your brain WANTS to have a reason for something bad to happen. It's like when my friend used to think about having a mishap all the time and one night his car skidded on some ice and was totalled. Use hypnosis or whatever but that isn't good. It's stinking thinking!

But that's like trying not to think of a pink elephant. Thats where hypnosis comes in. You have a husband and babies to think of. Nothing in your life should make you feel that bad or guilty. No one here hates you.

Good luck.

chris v · Jul 6, 2006, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

It wasn't check number 3428 that showed up and was double posted...it was 3666 and the 666 sequence appeared.

I know that what you're saying is logical...

But my brain doesn't accept it.

You could have torn the check up and voided it, and written check # 3667, and I'm willing to bet the results would not have changed.

Landos Mustache · Jul 6, 2006, 07:54 AM

I need one of those cuckoo smilies.

mojo2 · Jul 6, 2006, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

I need one of those cuckoo smilies.

Cody Dawg · Jul 6, 2006, 07:56 AM

You could have torn the check up and voided it, and written check # 3667, and I'm willing to bet the results would not have changed.

I WOULD HAVE!

I would have torn that freaking check up if I'd seen it!

But my husband wrote the check so he didn't pay attention. And he says, "Your superstitions are silly."

That is until I told him about today being a 666 day and he said, "Sweetie, don't tell me crap like that. Now I'm going to be defensive all day long. The last time you told me that I almost cut my finger off accidentally."

voodoo · Jul 6, 2006, 07:57 AM

People still use cheques?

Regardless, numbers are meaningless. There is a pattern out there but not as simple as a three digit sequence. A tad more involved.

V

mojo2 · Jul 6, 2006, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

I WOULD HAVE!

I would have torn that freaking check up if I'd seen it!

But my husband wrote the check so he didn't pay attention. And he says, "Your superstitions are silly."

That is until I told him about today being a 666 day and he said, "Sweetie, don't tell me crap like that. Now I'm going to be defensive all day long. The last time you told me that I almost cut my finger off accidentally."

It can consume you unless you stop it now.

Dork. · Jul 6, 2006, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by besson3c

I don't wear any pants

I think you're confusing "superstitious" with "ewwww".

at least now I know why it's so easy for you to poop in the kitchen.

Cody Dawg · Jul 6, 2006, 08:00 AM

What's my husband going to do?

Use his ATM or debit card for a $50K+ downpayment?

starman · Jul 6, 2006, 08:05 AM

EVery day is 666 day. It's always 666 days from something.

Landos Mustache · Jul 6, 2006, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by mojo2

thank you that's the one.

mojo2 · Jul 6, 2006, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

thank you that's the one.

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Stradlater · Jul 6, 2006, 09:23 AM

Why superstitious about 666? Isn't 616 the correct translation of the beast's number, anyway?

demograph68 · Jul 6, 2006, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

By the way, think I'm being overly dramatic?

Yup.

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

what you're saying is logical...

But my brain doesn't accept it.

Kevin · Jul 6, 2006, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by besson3c

I don't wear any pants

Hi Cubeoid!

brassplayersrock² · Jul 6, 2006, 09:36 AM

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Kevin · Jul 6, 2006, 09:48 AM

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Chuckit · Jul 6, 2006, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by Stradlater

Why superstitious about 666? Isn't 616 the correct translation of the beast's number, anyway?

It depends on the text you read. (Incidentially, this is part of the reason many theologians believe the number was meant to refer to Nero's name.)

kaze0 · Jul 6, 2006, 09:50 AM

obviously codys son is damien and thats why he wont use the educational discount

mojo2 · Jul 6, 2006, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by kaze0

obviously codys son is damien and thats why he wont use the educational discount

So, exactly where do you draw the line of off limits comments? I say that it should begin and end at the actual poster. But that's just me.

d4nth3m4n · Jul 6, 2006, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

Did you read my post? For ME today is 666 day.

it's all about you, isn't it cody?

get a blog.

Cody Dawg · Jul 6, 2006, 10:16 AM

It's definitely not about YOU.

Landos Mustache · Jul 6, 2006, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock

codyblog.com

Superchicken tried that. Didn't get enough attention so he came back here.

voodoo · Jul 6, 2006, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

What's my husband going to do?

Use his ATM or debit card for a $50K+ downpayment?

Seeing as debid card replace cheques, yeah. I would do that and have for even larger sums of money than measly $50K.

If your balance can take it, then you can use debit card for anything.

V

Dakar · Jul 6, 2006, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by voodoo

Seeing as debid card replace cheques, yeah. I would do that and have for even larger sums of money than measly $50K.

If your balance can take it, then you can use debit card for anything.

V

That's inaccurate. I couldn't even buy an iMac with mine, even though the funds were available. Apparently there's a maximum purchase amount ($500-$1000).

I asked my bank how I should purchase my computer and their answer was use a credit card. When I told them I don't have one, they said write a check. I reminded them I was purchasing online. Banks are worthless.

Gossamer · 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by voodoo

Seeing as debid card replace cheques, yeah. I would do that and have for even larger sums of money than measly $50K.

If your balance can take it, then you can use debit card for anything.

V

I think some banks have a limit as to what you can transfer. (Dakar beat me to it) Plus it's nice to have a little piece of paper with your signature on it for $50K.

BTW

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

The check that I just wrote for the down payment on our new house has come out of our bank account TWICE

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

But my husband wrote the check so he didn't pay attention

Disingenuous?

Doofy · Jul 6, 2006, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

Superchicken tried that. Didn't get enough attention so he came back here.

Arh, but would codyblog.com be filled with bad EMO poetry?

Gossamer · Jul 6, 2006, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Doofy

Arh, but would codyblog.com be filled with bad EMO poetry?

codyblog.com already exists

About Me

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she'd have to find a different domain.

Gossamer · Jul 6, 2006, 11:17 AM

dp.

IceEnclosure · Jul 6, 2006, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

I know that what you're saying is logical...

But my brain doesn't accept it.

yet another thread where CD admits that she skips the "logic and reason" bit.

Landos Mustache · Jul 6, 2006, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by IceEnclosure

yet another thread where CD admits that she skips the "logic and reason" bit.

I'm convinced she is

Stradlater · Jul 6, 2006, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Gossamer

codyblog.com already exists

Which is why codyblawg.com makes more sense.

Dakar · Jul 6, 2006, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Stradlater

Which is why codyblawg.com makes more sense.

That's terrible.

Good job.

Landos Mustache · Jul 6, 2006, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by Stradlater

Which is why codyblawg.com makes more sense.

How about codyblablabla.com?

besson3c · Jul 6, 2006, 11:55 AM

Her name is actually "Cody Dawg", not "Cody".

Landos Mustache · Jul 6, 2006, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Her name is actually "Cody Dawg", not "Cody".

riiight

OK

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Cody Dawg · Jul 6, 2006, 12:07 PM

Besson3c: You crack me up.

Okay, Dakar and Gossamer are both correct: I/we cannot make ATM/debit transactions for $58, 336.76K. Our limit is $2,000 a day.

And, yes, having a piece of paper that shows who the check went to is good. Case in point: The fact that our check #3666 was posted TWICE. It was easy for the bank to reverse it. Now, if it had been an electronic ATM/debit transaction, it would have had to be researched, etc., to make sure it was not a separate purchase of some type.

As far as my husband not paying attention to the check when he wrote it, what I meant to say is that he didn't pay attention to the check NUMBER, not the check.

Kevin · Jul 6, 2006, 12:10 PM

Hamsternated!