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Black Cats Don’t Have Anything To Do With Bad Luck
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Black Cats Don’t Have Anything To Do With Bad Luck

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Often, when a black cat crosses your path, you think that you’ll have bad luck, especially when this happens on Friday the 13th. However, superstitions depend on the family you are from, as some are more superstitious than others. Superstitious people are worried when their mirror breaks because they believe they’ll have bad luck for the next 7 years. I’ve also heard many times that putting my bag on the floor is a bad omen as it will drain my wallet of money.

Black cats are the key to my cat photography project as I want people to realize that it’s irrational to say that black cats bring bad luck. My series consists of 13 cat photos. In my pictures, I show these beautiful cats in different situations – not only as sweet kittens willing to play but also as conquerors and vultures. I want to prove that black cats don’t differ from any other cat fur color. They are all the same adorable cats.

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On Friday the 13th, expect bad luck

If you give someone a cactus, you’ll bring them misery

Breaking a mirror means 7 years of misery

Scattering salt brings an argument

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Don’t put your bag on the floor or your money will run away from your wallet

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Putting bread upside-down brings bad luck and misfortune.

Spilled coffee on a saucer brings bad luck

A falling fork brings hungry guests

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If your soap falls down, expect the unexpected

Misery loves company

Putting shoes on a table brings hunger and poverty to your home

A horseshoe hanging upside-down brings bad luck

Going under a ladder brings bad luck

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RJazz909 avatar
RJazz909
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All this black cats bring you bad luck c**p is just lies. I have a black cat and he brings me cuddles, and cuteness, he is awesome and soft!

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JenelleDozier
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have only ever adopted black cats. They are the least likely to find good homes. I will never own any other type of cat.

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CrackrJax
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So that's my problem!! Putting my purse on the floor! (Not my terrible spending habits hehehe).

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CrackrJax
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I rescue black cats now because of this ludicrous stigma. They are the most euthanized feline due to that. People are dumb. <3myblkfurbabies

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JenelleDozier
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do the same thing. I've had three wonderful black cats over the last 10 years. I will never adopt any other type of cat.

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FloydHaxton
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i NONCE HAD A CAT THAT WAS,LOVING, LIKED PLAYING BALL, AND MET ME AT THE DOOR WHEN I GOT HOME FROM WORK. wHY AREN'T BLACK DOGS UNLUCKY, TOO

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TarynWallace
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The black dog is supposed to signify death. If you see a black dog it means something terrible is going to happen to you.... It's all rubbish but I thought I'd let ya know ;)

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SusanBertke
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now the thing about putting your bag on the floor -- true if you have a puppy! Trust me.

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Allison Gray
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have 2 black cats and they are sooo sweet and I consider myself very lucky

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Allison Gray
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have 2 black cats and they are soooo sweet and I consider myself very lucky

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Supergirl127tninja-gal
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I so badly wanted to adopt a sweet little black kitten. But. I'm sure I'll love my bangle kitties all da same :3

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KatieBear
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love all these cats, they're beautiful. In my family, a black cat crossing your path is good luck. One, because you didn't hit it, and two, because hey! It's a cat.

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lalettre
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love black cats. I have two of them. They are friendly and awesome.

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alankatz
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black cats seem to have the best personalities.... In my case they have always been lucky and loving companions.

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Rhon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful cats in the pics. I have two black cats and I consider myself very fortunate both in life and in my choice of cats

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RoSi
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black cats are awesome! I am a proud owner of one fluffy black precious and he brings joy and luck to my whole family :P

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Sarah-craigCochrane
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand how the pictures are helping dispel these beliefs? Probably I'm just thick! Do people really believe bad luck stuff?

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RoseBlanchardAcai
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

(Cont'd)She came back pregnant. Soooo - we have 2 solid black kittens & 1 black & white to find homes for! We're in MS & will deliver!!!

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RoseBlanchardAcai
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A sweet black cat with gorgeous lime green eyes "adopted" my husband in his work trailer last year. She disappeared for a while & you KNOW

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AnnieFell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

those cats are sooo adorable, my cats have the same toy mouse from ikea :)

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Olivea
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where I come from (Southern England) black cats are supposed to bring good luck!

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Olivea
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where I come from (England) black cats mean good luck!

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CristaThompson
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to be superstitious about the broken mirrors and walking under ladders but I'm learning it's really all ridiculous.

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CatherineRose
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The whole black cats are bad c**p came out of the witch-trials when they though black (and orange) cat where demons in disguise.

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StrýcBochník
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"If your soap falls down, expect the unexpected" Well if you are in jail you certainly know what to expect...

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TarynWallace
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such an awesome idea I've never owned a black cat (for no other reason than I just haven't happened to get one) but I think they are beautif

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GretaBrownson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black cats is just like karma some people have different opinions and cats don't really have anything to do with bad luck

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MaryellenJaynes
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had the most amazing black cat, friendly, playful & loving. as for the ladder, the only danger is if some one drops tools/paint as you wal

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RhondaWhisenhunt
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a black cat that was originally named Raley. I changed her name to Lucky. Over the years, she had many made up names.

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EdwinLesperance
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black cats are the best, most attentive, cuddliest cats. Once you go black, you never go back.

RJazz909 avatar
RJazz909
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All this black cats bring you bad luck c**p is just lies. I have a black cat and he brings me cuddles, and cuteness, he is awesome and soft!

slinkyscrap avatar
JenelleDozier
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have only ever adopted black cats. They are the least likely to find good homes. I will never own any other type of cat.

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Mys2theT avatar
CrackrJax
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So that's my problem!! Putting my purse on the floor! (Not my terrible spending habits hehehe).

Mys2theT avatar
CrackrJax
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I rescue black cats now because of this ludicrous stigma. They are the most euthanized feline due to that. People are dumb. <3myblkfurbabies

slinkyscrap avatar
JenelleDozier
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do the same thing. I've had three wonderful black cats over the last 10 years. I will never adopt any other type of cat.

Load More Replies...
floyd.haxton.9 avatar
FloydHaxton
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i NONCE HAD A CAT THAT WAS,LOVING, LIKED PLAYING BALL, AND MET ME AT THE DOOR WHEN I GOT HOME FROM WORK. wHY AREN'T BLACK DOGS UNLUCKY, TOO

taryn_wallace_7 avatar
TarynWallace
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The black dog is supposed to signify death. If you see a black dog it means something terrible is going to happen to you.... It's all rubbish but I thought I'd let ya know ;)

Load More Replies...
susanbertke avatar
SusanBertke
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now the thing about putting your bag on the floor -- true if you have a puppy! Trust me.

allisongray avatar
Allison Gray
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have 2 black cats and they are sooo sweet and I consider myself very lucky

allisongray avatar
Allison Gray
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have 2 black cats and they are soooo sweet and I consider myself very lucky

supergirl127tninja-gal avatar
Supergirl127tninja-gal
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I so badly wanted to adopt a sweet little black kitten. But. I'm sure I'll love my bangle kitties all da same :3

gryzabella avatar
KatieBear
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love all these cats, they're beautiful. In my family, a black cat crossing your path is good luck. One, because you didn't hit it, and two, because hey! It's a cat.

doris_michel1 avatar
lalettre
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love black cats. I have two of them. They are friendly and awesome.

alankatz avatar
alankatz
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black cats seem to have the best personalities.... In my case they have always been lucky and loving companions.

Rhon avatar
Rhon
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful cats in the pics. I have two black cats and I consider myself very fortunate both in life and in my choice of cats

rosi.ruseva avatar
RoSi
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black cats are awesome! I am a proud owner of one fluffy black precious and he brings joy and luck to my whole family :P

sarahcraig_cochrane avatar
Sarah-craigCochrane
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand how the pictures are helping dispel these beliefs? Probably I'm just thick! Do people really believe bad luck stuff?

roseblanchard_acai avatar
RoseBlanchardAcai
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

(Cont'd)She came back pregnant. Soooo - we have 2 solid black kittens & 1 black & white to find homes for! We're in MS & will deliver!!!

roseblanchard_acai avatar
RoseBlanchardAcai
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A sweet black cat with gorgeous lime green eyes "adopted" my husband in his work trailer last year. She disappeared for a while & you KNOW

annie_greeniii avatar
AnnieFell
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

those cats are sooo adorable, my cats have the same toy mouse from ikea :)

isabel_shaw_79 avatar
Olivea
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where I come from (Southern England) black cats are supposed to bring good luck!

isabel_shaw_79 avatar
Olivea
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where I come from (England) black cats mean good luck!

Crista_Lynn_Thompson avatar
CristaThompson
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to be superstitious about the broken mirrors and walking under ladders but I'm learning it's really all ridiculous.

myspace.foxfairy avatar
CatherineRose
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The whole black cats are bad c**p came out of the witch-trials when they though black (and orange) cat where demons in disguise.

stryc.fritz avatar
StrýcBochník
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"If your soap falls down, expect the unexpected" Well if you are in jail you certainly know what to expect...

taryn_wallace_7 avatar
TarynWallace
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such an awesome idea I've never owned a black cat (for no other reason than I just haven't happened to get one) but I think they are beautif

gretabrownson avatar
GretaBrownson
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black cats is just like karma some people have different opinions and cats don't really have anything to do with bad luck

maryellen_jaynes_7 avatar
MaryellenJaynes
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had the most amazing black cat, friendly, playful & loving. as for the ladder, the only danger is if some one drops tools/paint as you wal

rhonda.whisenhunt avatar
RhondaWhisenhunt
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a black cat that was originally named Raley. I changed her name to Lucky. Over the years, she had many made up names.

edwin_lesperance avatar
EdwinLesperance
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black cats are the best, most attentive, cuddliest cats. Once you go black, you never go back.

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