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Not really a hep question but..
Why are red shoes considered good luck?
I know when we played darts and pool that we would put "noonans" on people when we wanted them to miss, and I believe that is from the movie Caddyshack. We also said "red shoes" for good luck (I still use these when watching football), but I have no idea where it comes from.
I notice a lot of red shoes around here, so I'm hoping someone can enlighten me :)
I know when we played darts and pool that we would put "noonans" on people when we wanted them to miss, and I believe that is from the movie Caddyshack. We also said "red shoes" for good luck (I still use these when watching football), but I have no idea where it comes from.
I notice a lot of red shoes around here, so I'm hoping someone can enlighten me :)
Yep! I think you guys are right about it being a Chinese thing. Thanks for clearing that up because I couldn't find it when I searched previously.
I like the fact that it got started here in a completely unrelated way. It is a fun (and lucky) tradition and I fully intend to purchase some red shoes soon :)
I like the fact that it got started here in a completely unrelated way. It is a fun (and lucky) tradition and I fully intend to purchase some red shoes soon :)
So Can-do-man started the red shoe thing amongst the ladies ... why am I not surprised. :)
Bill, the Red Wings would be fine by me....especially if it came along with a tool belt, if you know what I'm sayin' ;->
Bill, the Red Wings would be fine by me....especially if it came along with a tool belt, if you know what I'm sayin' ;->
NO it has nothing to do with being a Chinese thing it was all beause of Una's red shoes on New Years.................Jelise read the thread.....Candoman came on with one of his typically cute but ala perverted little jokes and it just sort of stuck after that! :)
"I know when we played darts and pool that we would put "noonans" on people when we wanted them to miss, and I believe that is from the movie Caddyshack. We also said "red shoes" for good luck (I still use these when watching football), but I have no idea where it comes from. "
Jelise wondered if the reason people here wear the red shoes for an SVR is the same reason lots of other people around the world consider red shoes good luck. I really don't think they're wearing red shoes when they play darts and pool or put on red shoes for good luck when watching football because of something we did on this Hep C forum. Nice thought but I think the Chinese but us to that custom eons ago. :)
Myself and OH's responses addressed why people in general might consider red shoes good luck. Your reponses among others are why red shoes are worn here on SVR. Both questions asked, both questions responded to.
Jelise wondered if the reason people here wear the red shoes for an SVR is the same reason lots of other people around the world consider red shoes good luck. I really don't think they're wearing red shoes when they play darts and pool or put on red shoes for good luck when watching football because of something we did on this Hep C forum. Nice thought but I think the Chinese but us to that custom eons ago. :)
Myself and OH's responses addressed why people in general might consider red shoes good luck. Your reponses among others are why red shoes are worn here on SVR. Both questions asked, both questions responded to.
Just trying to make sure she gets the history right - I didn't make it up but I'm sure the person who did would like the credit since it's such a long running and kind of important thing to us in here.
I mean can you imagine the person who made up LOL thinking wow I bet I said that first why don't they listen to me (HA I'm joking I don't think the redshoes are quite that important, yet ;)
I mean can you imagine the person who made up LOL thinking wow I bet I said that first why don't they listen to me (HA I'm joking I don't think the redshoes are quite that important, yet ;)
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I have to admit that when I wore my red shoes in bed that night of my last injection, I wasn't exactly thinking SVR, or going out on the town, or anything much other than whew, tx is done and I made it to the end, hallelujah.
And I put on the shoes as a symbol of something important (didn't know exactly what) and then went to sleep.
If anything was on my mind when I admired my feet in those shoes, it was that I could start feeling human again, maybe even sexy again, and all with a bit of help from little red stilettos.
I can tell you it was really fun and channeled my mixed emotions into something tangible.
Some sources say red has a physiological effect shown to stimulate the adrenal glands, which helps increase our stamina. I had so little energy that night but I swear the red shoes give me a lift despite hemoglobin in the nines.
Different colors have such different associations, depending on the culture.
In Chinese tradition, red is considered a symbol of integrity and that it can drive away misfortune. So yes, generally, good fortune and luck.
In North America, red is culturally associated with sexuality and love. Valentines are red because hearts are red; red dresses and shoes likewise are romantic and/or sexy.
There's an explanation of color psychology in several books, often in disagreement.
Anyone with an anthropology background remembers Desmond Morris's The Naked Ape. I don't think I'll repeat his lips, etc. thesis here because the guys might go nuts. (To the gals only, Desmond Morris says painting the lips red represents a woman ready for sex because it signals her vagina lips are reddish and swollen! Hot dog!)
Anyway, women colored their nails red in ancient Egypt, and red has probably been part of cultural symbolism, one way or the other forever.
In South Africa, red is a sign of mourning, so go figure.
Anyway, if you try them, please let me know if you get that exciting feeling!
Susan
P.S. Not to complicate things but the Pope traditionally wears red slippers!