People say that black cat's bring unfortune do you think so?
By Raissa1967
@Raissa1967 (801)
Netherlands
16 responses
@wildpvcgal (1085)
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9 Nov 06
Lol its an old wifes tale saying that black cats brings you misfortunes!. I have a lovely black and theres nothing unfortunate about him. xx
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@ScarletAlston (2693)
• United States
28 Jan 07
I don't think black cats mean anything at all..its just a cat..personally, I would love to own a black cat..they seem so much more serious than other types..I've been around them lots of times and nothing bad has taken place..I always wondered where that whole myth of bad luck and black cats came from..
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@DizzyGrl (194)
• United States
9 Nov 06
I agree with you. I do not think that black cats bring misfortune.
When the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock, they brought with them a devout faith in the Bible. They also brought a deepening suspicion of anything deemed of the devil. Comprised of Englanders and Europeans, these pilgrims were a deeply suspicious group. They viewed the black cat as a companion, or a familiar to witches. Anyone caught with a black cat would be severely punished or even killed. They viewed the black cat as part demon and part sorcery.
@sherrycherry78 (202)
• Canada
9 Nov 06
i don't think so either. thats are redicolous as saying that black people are people of the devil, as was thought like 100 yrs ago by white people during slavery.
@Jadedjoilea (133)
• United States
9 Nov 06
I don't think they do. I think they are usually sweethearts. Black and white cats have the best personality IMO.
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@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
28 Jan 07
No, and I have one. She is the sweetest, and brings me a lot of pleasure. That is an old wives tale.
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
10 Jan 07
That is just a old saying and not true. I have a black cat, and she brings me so much joy and happiness.
@dnatureofdtrain (5273)
• Janesville, Wisconsin
14 Dec 06
No, they brought fortune for me first year we had tons of black cats.. I love them... Only one that is unlucky is Tripster you make em mad, and ee will trip you! - DNatureofDTrain
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@mssmith007 (1028)
• United States
16 Dec 06
No way... I don't think black cats bring unfortune. Maybe if someone believes it strong enough, then misfortune will come their way since they wish it. I've had a black cat for the past 3-4 years. My cat hasn't caused any misfortune for me. lol
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
16 Dec 06
The belief is if you cross a black cat its unlucky...I personally think its silly but whatever..I LOVE black cats and my newest baby "Ostara" is black and far from unlucky;-)
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@ricky1209 (1675)
• India
31 Dec 06
well it depends upon u...
what kinda person are u....
if u r superstitius then it matters if not then it doesnt matter
@Raissa1967 (801)
• Netherlands
1 Jan 07
I know it depence upon myself. I'm not a suspicious person but I allways look at the cat if there is a little bit of other color at the animal.
@apostrofy (661)
• Romania
1 Jan 07
they were associated with witches back in the dark ages so i think that's why they have today such a bad reputation. me and my boyfriend finally agreed we're gonna get a cat this year, and i kinda liked the idea of having a black one, but he refuses. anyway i don't think they bring bad luck
@Raissa1967 (801)
• Netherlands
1 Jan 07
I agree with you. My husband thinks the same way as you boyfriend. I hope you find a very loverly cat. When you like the idea of a black cat you can take one with a little bit of white. Even when it is one hear. They say that that is enough to break the bad luck off the cat.
@apostrofy (661)
• Romania
1 Jan 07
i think u'r right about the bad luck breaking. and u'r ideea is quite good coz i always loved black cats with cute white paws they look really sweet. ty for u'r comment
@stonehr (818)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
28 Jan 07
Well, black cats aren't so dangerous. But we have many tales abot them. So for example witch will use black cat for some magic activities.
One other thing is cat will sleep on the place with more negative energy.
@jeffaim (215)
• United States
14 Dec 06
some people say that black cats are bad luck, but i think that's silly. they're really only bad luck if they cross your path. if that happens, you need to turn around and not take that path, or wait for that cat or another black cat to cross your path in the opposite direction. I think it might also work if you have a white cat cross your path in the same direction that the black cat did - or is that a white dog? horse?
@bramley13 (291)
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31 Dec 06
ive got a black cat he brought his own misfortune when he stood in front of a car when he was a kitten.hes now got 3 legs but hes 6 now and manages just fine he can still climb and do everything cats like to do