Those who tried to guess, what the tittle actually means, (I can't believe you couldn't guess) never enjoyed what childhood superstitions were! This is the most infamous Myna bird superstition.
As the well known rhyme "One for sorrow, Two for joy, Three for a girl, Four for a boy, Five for silver, Six for gold, Seven for a secret never to be told." shows it is only seeing a lone magpie that brings bad luck and groups of magpies are said to predict the future. There are many different versions of this rhyme with some counting as high as 20 birds.
So yeah, the inspiration of the week is Myna birdie!
In most parts of the UK people will salute a single magpie and say “Good morning Mr Magpie. How is your lady wife today?” By acknowledging the magpie in this way you are showing him proper respect in the hope that he will not pass bad fortune on to you. By referring to the magpie's wife you are also implying that there are two magpies, which bring joy rather than sorrow according to the popular rhyme.
Like many other birds, magpies mate for life and this may be the inspiration for this rhyme. In some parts of the world magpies are not associated with bad luck at all. In Korea a popular magpie superstition has people believing that that the magpie can foretell when they will have visitors in the future. In China it is thought that the magpie’s song will bring happiness and good luck and in some parts of China the magpie is considered a sacred bird.
I selected this bird specie, because they have the most funky + formal colors on them! I adore God's creativity than any other creator. So when I had to create an executive garment, I wanted some spunk in it! And what better than Myna, the bird that had always been around me, with '2-for-joy' quote!
Theme Board of Executive Wear:
Mood Board:
Illustration:
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| I know yellow seems somewhat absurd.. but this looks fresh! |
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| Zoomed in because.. details! |
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| Details again! |
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So, who said you can't look dope where you work? ;)
Want to know more about myna birds and their superstitions? These books about superstitions, wisdom and lore may interest you:
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