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When Jimmy Fallon yells “It’s Hashtag time!” you know you won’t be bored. This time, the beloved host of The Tonight Show asked people to share their funny and weird superstitions and tag it with #MyWeirdSuperstition. Within minutes, the hashtag was trending on Twitter and you can totally see why.

From eating M&Ms in pairs only to always setting the volume on an even number, no matter if up or down, these are some of the weirdly particular behaviors we all have but don’t really tell anyone.

So let’s see what people shared right below, and don’t forget to add your own superstition in the comment section below! And after you're done reading this one, be sure to check our earlier Jimmy Fallon hashtags, #ThatWasCold, #WeddingFail, #TextFail, and #FitnessFail.

Bored Panda reached out to one of the top authors of Fallon’s #MyWeirdSuperstition challenge who said her superstition was eating M&Ms in pairs and by color. “First orange, then red, brown, yellow, green, and end with blue. If there isn't an even number, I make a group of 7. I don't know why, but I've always done this,” K. Hellams from Gastonia, NC tweeted.

Hellams told us that she does indeed call herself a superstitious person, “but only with certain superstitions,” and added: “For example, if I am talking about something that hasn't happened to me, I knock on wood afterward.”

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Jo Johannsen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not superstition - anything outside the borders of the bed IS fair game.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to do this until I realized my steak was better when it wasn't cold yet

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When asked about her viral M&M superstition, the author told us about its story of origin. “My superstition with the M&Ms started at a football game when I was maybe 5 or 6. I don't recall why it started, but my team won! Now, I firmly believe that it brings me good luck and keeps me balanced in a way.”

At this point, Hellams admits her superstition is somewhat hard to describe but “it has become almost a ritual.” When asked about her tweet being selected for The Tonight Show, she confessed that “I was hoping my tweet would make it onto Jimmy's show, but being in the favorites is amazing!”

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JESSE REED
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not superstition. Lightning can travel through plumbing. Wouldn't be the first time.

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Bobert Robertson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oddly, every day I happen to look at the clock at exactly 12:34. I see it every day.

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Mary Hiers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was 10 I went to the beach with a friend and her family. She had the superstition that you hold your breath going over a bridge or through a tunnel. We rapidly expanded the superstition to include "when passing cemeteries" and a bunch of other random stuff. Eventually, her increasingly annoyed dad told us we had to hold our breath every time we saw a tree (we were traveling through the mountains of western North Carolina).

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A whopping 25% of the people in the US actively avoid anything from the number 13 to black cats, breaking mirrors, or walking under ladders as they consider themselves superstitious. One survey has even indicated that 13% of people would be bothered by staying on the 13th floor of a hotel and 9% said they would ask for a different room. This may explain why so few buildings have a 13th floor.

Incredibly, some renowned airlines like Air France and Lufthansa do not even have a 13th row. On top of that, Lufthansa also doesn’t have a 17th row, since in some countries, like Brazil and Italy, the unlucky number is 17, and not 13.

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MERCI LANGSTON
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to so do the same and if I felt like I showed too much attention to one then I had to have one on ones with all of them.

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So what are the reasons behind so many superstitions out there, even the ones that don’t make that much sense? Well, Don Saucier, associate professor of psychology, suggests that superstitions are the behaviors with which people attempt to affect or control their future.

"People believe in superstitions to try to restore some prediction and control to their world," Saucier said. "Not knowing what will happen to them is discomforting, and performing superstitious behavior can make people feel a little better about the future."

But this is not something new. In fact, superstitions may go back as long as mankind has existed, as scientists believe that some religious and spiritual beliefs, as well as amulets, totems, and charms that were used to ward off evil, were all part of the superstitious behaviors our ancestors followed.

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However, on the contrary to today’s concept of superstition, the sacrifices observed in past civilizations may have been performed to intentionally receive good luck.

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Glory The Rainwing
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do. But not because I'm afraid of bloody mary. (I'm not) But because I hate mirrors in general

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Grace
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm related to Bloody Mary....no joke the actual Queen of Scotts.

ZombieGirl
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are you sure Bloody Mary and Mary the Queen of Scots are the same woman? I'm watching Reign right now and they were talking about Bloody Mary (Mary Tudor) who is dead...and then in the same conversation they were talking about Mary Queen of Scots and what to do with her. I believe you when you say you are related to Bloody Mary....but I was just wondering if you had the right Mary in mind. Either way...it's pretty darn cool!!

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Maul!
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

+1. If visiting the washroom at night, I don’t turn my back to or look into the mirror. Just do the business and run out the door 😂

Dark.JuKo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me too. I never look in a mirror when the room is dark. Have seen too many horror movies 😂

Lisa Shelton
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did that in a school bathroom in 1st grade and even though I now understand that it's your own reflection you see as your eyes adjust to the dark, I still have trouble being in a dark bathroom.

aesthetic.baddie27
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One day at school I had a friend tell me about Bloody Mary. As soon as I got home, I ran up to my room and turned all my mirrors around. I had felt that she/it was staring at me through the mirrors while I wasn't looking. Let's just say my mom was very concerned.

MRSS
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my God I am in and out of my bathroom at night if I have to go just in case I even think, "Bloody Mary" to myself that Bitch is coming out of my Mirror to get my ass, FYI I'm a 45yr old grown ass woman.

Robert Williams
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always look to the mirror in the dark, just trying to glimpse the other side.

Petra van Veen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahaha i don't look in mirrors because i'm scared of seeing ghosts, but i also would never say bloody mary three times in front of it to😱😱😱

Santhe van der Meulen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did this for years after I heard that you'll die when you see yourself in a mirror in your dreams.

Melanie King
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my gawd this is me. My Catoptrophobia is excited about seeing this.

TL
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im also scared of mirrors in the dark but in my case im scared to see vampires or ghosts

Paul Budhram
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You enlightened me to horror... that I didn't know. Now, I kinda wanna die anyway SO....

Paul Budhram
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is sorda unrelated but on a Friday the 13th me and a friend yelled threats to Jason haha lol

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NOAH KAMRATH
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

heh I don't know about bloody mary, but I try to avoid them aswell

Sally Ann Phillips
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember hearing that story when I was a kid, since then I always have a sheet on the mirror to cover it at night. I am always scare that I wake up one night and see something in the mirror i will regaret. lol

Maya
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

omg yes just keep my eyes down when i go to the bathroom a 2am

The Deez
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I absolutely will NOT even glance into the mirror if I have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night! I've seen too many horror movies!

Rae Reyn
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same. I won't enter a dark room with a mirror in it. I always turn on the light first.

Lit Present Mic (Anime SImp)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For a couple years i would not go into a room with a mirror alone because of bloody mary

Lorelai Purvis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i don't do that i stare at my slightly illuminated face because there's a nightlight in our bathroom but it doesn't work well

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Holly Stevens
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never look ahead on a calender so the picture for the months is a "surprise" if I have to write something for the next month I just slide the page up so I can't peek

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LesAnimaux
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is probably related to "if I keep my feet under the covers, monsters won't be able to grab me"

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Bobert Robertson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just kiss the floor with my gas pedal to ensure I'm through while it's yellow haha

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Mando
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s unlucky! Glad you put the best foot forward and kept going!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whereas I prefer the first... means that you only have to worry about one person going in the stall next to you, rather than on both sides.

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troufaki13
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me too! I also do it before road trips and I visualize a bright white light surrounding the plane/car for protection

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, the feline one is a representation of a goddess named Bastet. She normally has a cat head, female human body and a cobra tail. She is supposed to keep everyone healthy and safe. The other is a representation of Horace. He represents kingship and the phases of the sun and the moon. Both are there to protect you.

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Bobert Robertson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We did this as kids. But to avoid giving life to the dead and making a zombie apocalypse

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JESSE REED
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just let her know that if that thing erupts it wouldn't matter if she was in Montana or China. We're all screwed.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

just stop or you will be banned from this platform ⬛ people are trying to enjoy them self keep rude opinions to your self the three gates your words need to pass through are... Is it kind, Is it true, Is it necessary. And follow the golden rule.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not gonna lie, it's weird for me too, but you do you, Auggie ✊

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In 9th grade I wore our rival schools colors to picture day because that is the school I really wanted to go to. It was a silent protest. So now every time I see that pic of me wearing red and black at my mom's I smile because I feel like I got away with something.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have lost a lot of hair by now if that was true 😂 I’m clumsy!

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