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[Bill77]

lol

Majority of Greeks still believe in 'evil eye,' study finds
http://www.ekathimerini.com/232396/a...ye-study-finds

I won't bother posting the whole article. Just the headline is sufficient.

[Niko777]

You don't think the same is true for Macedonians?

[Bill77]

Originally Posted by Niko777

You don't think the same is true for Macedonians?

Unlike this recent study showing "majority" Greeks still believe in evil eye, I think that superstition has stopped with the Macedonian baby boomers, and if it does exist its a minority. I have not met one Macedonian post that generation who turn their underwear inside out or pin an "oko" on their baby to beat off evil eye.

[Spirit]

Originally Posted by Bill77

Unlike this recent study showing "majority" Greeks still believe in evil eye, I think that superstition has stopped with the Macedonian baby boomers, and if it does exist its a minority. I have not met one Macedonian post that generation who turn their underwear inside out or pin an "oko" on their baby to beat off evil eye.

In the diaspora yes Bill but back in Macedonia they’re still a superstitious lot, when I went back 6 years ago most of my cousins (Gen X’ers and Y’ers) still believe the old wives tales

[Bill77]

Originally Posted by Spirit

In the diaspora yes Bill but back in Macedonia they’re still a superstitious lot, when I went back 6 years ago most of my cousins (Gen X’ers and Y’ers) still believe the old wives tales

I stand corrected

Well must admit, many in the diaspora still say "Mashala" fearing a baby might be cursed if its not said. Such an Islamic (Arabic to be more exact) thing to say. I know its something picked up from the Turks, but i'm surprised its stuck with us still today.

[Spirit]

Originally Posted by Bill77

I stand corrected

Well must admit, many in the diaspora still say "Mashala" fearing a baby might be cursed if its not said. Such an Islamic (Arabic to be more exact) thing to say. I know its something picked up from the Turks, but i'm surprised its stuck with us still today.

Funny that and it’s true and I’m guilty of saying “Mashala” to my 8 month old daughter. I’m not doing it for superstitious reasons but out of habit

[maco2envy]

Moron Zaeb welcomes Austrian Chancellor with a Latvian Flag: http://english.republika.mk/scandal-...-latvian-flag/
Hopefully this was done on purpose by a fellow Macedonian to make a fool out of the fyromians and to disrespect the asshole Kurz who is now pushing for the name change.

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by maco2envy

...Hopefully this was done on purpose by a fellow Macedonian to make a fool out of the fyromians and to disrespect the asshole Kurz who is now pushing for the name change.

Nah...just the ubiquitous dysfunction and incompetence that defines the calibre of Macedonia's politicians and political institutions.

[Pelagonija]

Originally Posted by Bill77

I stand corrected

Well must admit, many in the diaspora still say "Mashala" fearing a baby might be cursed if its not said. Such an Islamic (Arabic to be more exact) thing to say. I know its something picked up from the Turks, but i'm surprised its stuck with us still today.

I always thought mashala was more like a comment regarding a job well done or another example like in reference to a healthy growing baby as against superstitious in nature. I used to play soccer with Turks. I remember the club hounding out “chorup” befor the match. Generally speaking I think we have a substantial amount of Turkish culture and inluence in ours.

[Bill77]

Originally Posted by Pelagonija

I always thought mashala was more like a comment regarding a job well done or another example like in reference to a healthy growing baby as against superstitious in nature. I used to play soccer with Turks. I remember the club hounding out “chorup” befor the match. Generally speaking I think we have a substantial amount of Turkish culture and inluence in ours.

I was always scolded to say Mashala (God has willed it in Arabic) after complimenting how cute a baby was (za da ne go pochudam) Theory behind it is if you don't credit God, since it was his will, he can take it away.

But no doubt we Macedonians can claim "da go serat petlite" and or spit on them
Try translating and explaining that to a westerner (May Roosters shit on you) lol