2007-03-28 08:23:17 · 6 answers · asked by Matti G 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
No, the custom has two ancient elements--double crossed fingers and spitting
Crossed fingers
From Wikipedia,--" The gesture originates from pre-Christian times and, in many early European cultures, two people were required to use their index fingers to form the sign, one to make a wish and the other to support it. It was believed that the cross was a symbol of unity and that benign spirits dwelt at its intersecting point -- to wish on a cross was a figurative way of securing the wish at the intersection until it came true. Over the years, the custom was modified so one person could make a wish on his/her own.'
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossed_fingers
Spitting--Gleeking has the archaic meaning of mockery or insult.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gleeking
also--Traditionally one was spitting on the devil (who is always on the left)--
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_traditions_and_superstitions#Customs_that_are_more_often_regarded_as_superstition
2007-03-28 09:54:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No....I dont think so atleast ask someone thats chineese not japaneese.
2007-04-01 15:30:51 · answer #2 · answered by shardy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but stinking your thumb in a panda's butt and tasting it is.
2007-03-28 15:27:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no
2007-03-28 15:31:56 · answer #4 · answered by shanek1117 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no..but fun
2007-03-28 15:27:00 · answer #5 · answered by babo1dm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what? lol
2007-03-28 15:26:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋