1. It is interesting.  But I don’t think it has anything to do with being spiritual, superstitious or irrational. It’s trying to distance yourself from things which are considered social atrocities or abnormalities (whether they are or not) or bringing yourself closer to greatness or achievement.  A bit like social currency[1].

    Even a remote affiliation or association will make others think about you differently. “Birds of a feather” and all that.  Look at the two people who didn’t put their hands down and how they were treated after that experiment.

    Ecaloshay on this post. Great point!

    May 28, 2009