Procedural Question re: Jinxes

[iceman]

Is it possible to jinx something just by mentioning that the NWS has forecasted it and that you will be in that area during the time period of the forecast?

Like, say for instance I was one of those tornado-chaser dudes, and I was going to Tulsa already, and the NWS put up a tornado warning for the Tulsa area, would I jinx the tornadoes by mentioning to my internet tornado-chaser buddies that the forecast was for a shit ton of tornadoes over the next couple of days?

Just wondering, this is purely hypothetical of course.

[Woodsy]

shut it
let it snow
go skiing


btw, Pats by 7

[CantDog]

Well, in Twister, they would sit around and talk about how gnarly those tornados would be, and they never jinxed it. But then again maybe they did jinx it--that tornado took out Patty's house and nearly killed her.

Tough call.

[iceman]

shut it
let it snow
go skiing


btw, Pats by 7

A wise old owl, indeed.

[anti-jinx]

Is it possible to jinx something just by mentioning that the NWS has forecasted it and that you will be in that area during the time period of the forecast?

Like, say for instance I was one of those tornado-chaser dudes, and I was going to Tulsa already, and the NWS put up a tornado warning for the Tulsa area, would I jinx the tornadoes by mentioning to my internet tornado-chaser buddies that the forecast was for a shit ton of tornadoes over the next couple of days?

Just wondering, this is purely hypothetical of course.

It sure is. The rule book says:
Ch 3. sub-paragraph 2: "All that one needs to do is make a mention in which the "mention" would in turn lift spirits or install any bit of hope. This would surely doom any stoke that could come out of said storm or other-wise wishful thinking.

[Tippster]

True - all hope must be crushed or masked. We still got 10 inches, Ice..... enjoy. Prolly coulda high-fived you in BWI yesterday.

[bucbanzai]

Absolutely.


Chapter 1. Introduction. Clearly states that 'All communications concerning forecasted snow events in excess of 6" (both written and oral) should be ceased a minimum of 24 hours before such forecasted event. Failure to do so are looked upon by Ullr as blasphemous and will be dealt with by witholding of his most gracious gifts.'

To Continue: 'Communicatons of said forecasted snow events shall be through time-tested non-verbal communication acts: Cheshire cat smiles while at work and while relaxing; glassy-eyed stares while day dreaming of 24 hours hence; one-eyed winks and barely perceptible head nods towards brothers and sisters of like mind.'


So......there you have it. These rules are not to suggest that every single one of us should not be stoked beyond belief for the upcoming event and that we all should not be making plans for it's anticipated arrival. It is perfectly acceptable to plan road trips, meet-ups and post-ski bar rendezvous. You would be doing these things anyway, so just don't mention the reason for such joyousness in writing.

'Anticipation is the first step on the road to true addiction'


Peace my brothers.

[iceman]

Anti-, Buccaneer, thanks for the rulings. There is, needless to say, nothing to see here. Move along people, move along.

[truth]

Anti-, Buccaneer, thanks for the rulings. There is, needless to say, nothing to see here. Move along people, move along.

It's gonna friggin dump blizzahd stylee snow on the ice coast from now until it stops biatch. It's gonna be the deepest shiznit evah! I hope this helps clarify wtf this post wasn't about.

[Woodsy]

ha!
I jinxed the pats.....