Those of you who went through a yellow light, then kissed your fingers and touched them to the roof: why did you do this? And is this action an acknowledgment of transition through liminal space??
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I have never heard of this but as an apotropaic ritual making a sort of 'holy sign' after doing something risky and potentially inviting the (divine?) wrath of the police is kind of amazing.
I might have to use this in my lectures when I need a reference for apotropaic gestures. I've tended to use the Italian apotropaic corna gesture, but obviously that is no more familiar.
