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17 augustus 2006
PENNY POLL RESULTS: Oh, what fun the penny poll was. We had a number of write-in answers later in the day, which rose through the ranks rapidly. The final results?
1. Finding a penny is lucky because you are now one cent richer 4 / 10 40% 4 out of 10
2. I have no superstitions around the humble penny 7 / 25 28% 7 out of 25
3. Goes into a 1 gallon plastic milk bottle which is worth about $70 when full. 3 / 14 21% 3 out of 14
4. If I find a penny, I leave it where it lies, hoping that it will make the day of some girl or boy who happens by 3 / 16 18% 3 out of 16
5. Tossing a penny over one's left shoulder into a fountain ensures good luck. 4 / 29 13% 4 out of 29
6. I think it's bad luck to throw away a penny (if one gets into the dustpan while sweeping, for example). 2 / 29 6% 2 out of 29
Ypsidixit had to smile at the droll write-in answers. It seems a couple of kind readers did not approach the penny-poll with an excess of gravitas. Complete list of write-in answers is below. Today's poll is posted! Favorite Ypsi Landmark! (thank you, Teaspout!)
nter your opinion here
I have no superstitions around the humble penny
If I find a penny, I leave it where it lies, hoping that it will make
the day of some girl or boy who happens by
Goes into a 1 gallon plastic milk bottle which is worth about $70 when full.
Tossing a penny over one's left shoulder into a fountain ensures good luck.
Giving the penny to person nearest by.
I think it's bad luck to throw away a penny (if one gets into the
dustpan while sweeping, for example).
If you find a penny, spit on it three times for good luck.
If you find a penny, it means more money is coming your way.
When giving a wallet or purse as a gift, put a penny in for good luck.
If I see a penny face down, I'll pick it up for good luck.
Keeping a jar of pennies in the kitchen is lucky.
Keeping a coin in a crib brings good luck to the baby.
Pennies with holes in them are particularly lucky.
Tossing a penny over the side of a ship ensures a safe voyage.
I carry a penny for luck.
Finding a penny is lucky because you are now one cent richer
I think it's good luck to throw away a penny (if one gets into the
dustpan while sweeping, for example). Ensures abundance.
Posted by ypsidixit at 17 augustus 2006 08:22
Comments
Ooo, how neat that other people chose my write-in response.
(Okay, simple pleasures, I know.)
Posted by: Suzie at 17 augustus 2006 09:50
Yep! It was very popular.
Simple pleasures are the best ones. :)
Posted by: Laura at 17 augustus 2006 09:52