Where do superstitions come from? - Stuart Vyse
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Published 2017-03-09
Are you afraid of black cats? Would you open an umbrella indoors? How do you feel about the number 13? Whether or not you believe in them, you’re probably familiar with a few of these superstitions. But where did they come from? Stuart Vyse shares the weird and specific origins of some of our favorite superstitions.
Lesson by Stuart Vyse, directed by TED-Ed.
Animation by Jérémie Balais and Jeff Le Bars: jeremiebalais.com/ - jefflebars.com/
All Comments (21)
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3:54 i like how the younger version of the guy still had a beard
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“ Most smokers don’t have to worry about snipers “ What do you mean most
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“...why people avoid stepping on sidewalk cracks” Me as a child: IT’S THE LAW!!
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3:12 actor dies backdrop handlers: "aight ima head out"
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Ever notice how "superstitious" has 13 letters?
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I died laughing when the third smoker was slapped
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3:39 flicking cigarette and slapping dude face is just so hilarious
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This might just be the best animated video ever. I loved the minimalism as well as how the story grew. It's so beautifully synced.
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I lost it when he flicked the cigarette and slapped him...
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I love how that dude flicked his cigarette and slapped him 😂
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This animator is EVERYTHING
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"One for me, and one for you." "And not for you." Slaps
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wow this was animated really beautifully
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I'm not superstitious , I'm only a little stitious
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Walking under a ladder is one that actually seems to have a bit of sense to it. You're far less likely to either bump the ladder or get something dropped on your head if you go around it.
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In the philippines, you knock on woods when someone will tell you a bad thing and if you don’t want that to happen
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My mother also follows a superstion she says "Do not cut your nails at night". I think this superstion originated because in old days people didn't had nail cutter and they used to cut nails with something like sharp blade and at night when it was dark there might be a small chance of injuring themselves. That's my conclusion
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I really like the animation in this one
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"Most smokers no longer have to worry about snipers . . ." CITATION NEEDED
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1:00 my friends when I need them the most
