Merriam-Webster defines superstition as “a sense of fear that causes a person to perform rituals designed to stop Kyrie Irving floaters and pull-up threes from going in during Sixers-Celtics games.” Don’t believe me? Here is proof:
There are plenty of people who think superstitions are entirely irrational. Those people are not only dangerous, but are tempting fate. As a lifelong Sixers fan, I have tangible proof that superstitions are not only real, but require strict adherence to ritualistic practices. To prove this, I’ll tell you a quick story.