February 19, 2004

Ouija if you could?

Fred, one of my supervisors at work, just gave me a 70s era Parker Brothers Ouija board. He's getting ready to move and is cleaning out his house. It's the traditional William Fuld design on a heavy (nonwooden) board, and is in beautiful shape. I've always been both fascinated and creeped out by Ouija boards. I'm not sure that I want to hear from anyone on "the other side." I'd rather keep my metaphysical phone number unlisted. Still, I like the design, and the idea that something so simple and "low tech" could open a gateway that none of our technology could unlock. Not that I particulary believe that... I just like the idea. So I'll hang on to the Ouija board, and maybe I'll find a non-supernatural decorative use for it.


Posted by kromedome at February 19, 2004 12:24 PM | TrackBack
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dude, ouija boards rule!

that said, they are the tool of satan & his minions, so watch out for any stray high weirdness, ok? then again, come to think of it, without the almighty sacred plastic pointer doohickey i think their potential for evil hijinks is pretty limited, so you're probably fine...

Posted by: jam at February 19, 2004 03:56 PM

I suppose I should stop wearing the plastic "mysterious message indicator" (as it's called on the box) around my neck like a Flavor Flave medallion... No telling what kind of chthonic madness that might summon up...

Posted by: Dave at February 19, 2004 04:12 PM

Hang it outside the front door

"Spell your name and ask for permission to enter"
That should keep a few away, and it's quieter than a buzzer :)

Posted by: podz at February 20, 2004 05:25 AM

It is nice...

Posted by: Fnook at February 23, 2004 04:22 AM