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We own a cursed spoon…

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BeGoneSpoon · 07/06/2023 06:34

DH thinks I’m insane, obviously. But 12 years ago we moved into our first flat and there was one item, ONE ITEM, remaining in it when we moved in: a child’s metal spoon with a picture of a staring teddy bear on it and the name ‘Michael’. At first we found it quite charming, calling it The Michael Spoon, and we brought it with us each time we moved house after that.

It took us a stupidly long time to realise that that had been when we started to experience tragedy after tragedy. We’ve had several deaths in the family, some really horrible, and such a lot of bad luck that people freely comment on it.

I don’t think I really believe in cursed things but this spoon now gives me the creeps to such an extent that I’m desperate for it to be gone. The trouble is, if we just chuck it in the sea or something, might the curse stay with us as the last people who had it, and then we couldn’t find it to change that? I’ve Googled curse removal but there are too many different options and apparently it can make the curse worse! Any suggestions? Please help!

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Harrysarseinthedogbowl · 07/06/2023 13:11

LadyWhineglass · 07/06/2023 11:27

And then send the spoon to Michael Gove.

Or Boris Johnson. He's probably got a child called Michael.

AnalLysis · 07/06/2023 13:11

HoldingTheDoor · 07/06/2023 12:57

What always interests me about this sort of thing is the number of people laughing and rolling their eyes and stating without doubt this is nonsense. Plenty of people believe in woo things (God being the main one). I don’t believe in anything personally, but I’m also not arrogant enough to assume I’m right. OP do whatever makes you feel better.

It's not arrogance. It's common sense. It's logic. It's a basic knowledge of science and how the world works. It's using your brain. I don't have any time for the religious nonsense either but we're discussing a supposedly cursed spoon here, not God.

Just my opinion. I think it’s arrogant to assume you’re right. I happen to agree with you, but I’m also open to being wrong.

Random789 · 07/06/2023 13:13

Which is fine until someone retrieves it from fast flowing water and then it curses them

Yes, that's EXACTLY what happened to poor Smeagol. Sad Clearly the only safe thing is to take the spoon to Mordor and drop it in the crack of doom.

Nothingisblackandwhite · 07/06/2023 13:14

contact a medium explain it and they can help you get rid of it properly .
Also please know not everyone will ridicule you , some do believe in the paranormal . Just get help hun , it’s out there

StemStem · 07/06/2023 13:17

I urged you to give that spoon to someone else as soon as you can.

If no one will take it from you please make friends with pregnant women just in case they name their baby Michael and you can give it as a gift.

Failing that, hide the spoon under the floorboards and move. Hide the spoon before you put the house on the market.

Good luck x

Crobbyhaft · 07/06/2023 13:23

Give it to someone you don't like and see if the curse moves to them?

HoldingTheDoor · 07/06/2023 13:25

It's basic common sense. It's far more arrogant to go against science, logic, common sense and everything we know about the world and insist that no, you're right, you know better and this spoon/broken mirror/shoes on a table etc really is responsible for this terrible thing happening . As another poster pointed out following that logic, how do you know that it wasn't the other 101 mundane things you did that day that set it all into motion and not actually the spoon?

Superstitious nonsense doesn't deserve respect. If I can't find something I may have misplaced it/forgot where I put it/dropped it or someone else has it. Perhaps it's possible that Peter The Purple Pixie who lives in my garden stole it but do you really think that idea deserves any real consideration, thought or respect?

Liamgallaghersparka · 07/06/2023 13:36

beanii · 07/06/2023 10:29

You can cleanse it using white sage.

You are absolutely right in thinking that bad things can attach themselves to objects.

Maybe see if there is a shamen in your area to help.

I was going to suggest this, white sage is very good for cleansing and clearing.

Liamgallaghersparka · 07/06/2023 13:40

HoldingTheDoor · 07/06/2023 09:52

People have lucky charms that symbolise luck to them, so why can't an object represent bad luck to someone?

Good luck or bad luck, it's all utterly nonsensical.

To you maybe, not to everyone..🤷‍♀️

HoldingTheDoor · 07/06/2023 13:41

To you maybe, not to everyone..🤷‍♀️

It's still nonsense whether or not you believe it.

Outnumberedmummy2022 · 07/06/2023 13:44

Howling 🤣🤣

beanii · 07/06/2023 13:44

massivesalads · 07/06/2023 12:44

Do you have any proof of this please?

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Proof?

Depends on on beliefs 🤷‍♀️

tolerable · 07/06/2023 13:57

totally what @Bollindger said-was my first thought...then we can watch n wait for aibu-freaked out about random spoon post... or if not massive cross country treck maybe launch spoon into garden of original origins?

pineapple360 · 07/06/2023 13:57

I'm very sorry for your losses. I'm saying this kindly - when things go wrong, it's easier to look for something or someone to blame than face the reality that life is harsh and unfair. We try to find meaning and reasons for things happening, when the truth is things just happen.

It's extremely unlikely these sad events have anything to do with the spoon. If it is really worrying you, is there something you could do with the spoon that would help? I.e bury it etc?

Moonlightdust · 07/06/2023 14:07

OP we all have items entering our houses that we could try to attribute to bad luck. Unfortunately life does have its up and downs and very often you feel like it’s just one thing after another. For your own peace of mind, I would get rid of it and think no more of it.

This thread made me remember another post where a mum was convinced her son’s bird badge (birdie badge or something they called it) was cursed! Does anyone know whatever happened next?!

IOweMySanityToBasilParsley · 07/06/2023 14:21

@Mykittensmittens thanks for the link. Those spoons are right up my street Grin

CaroleSinger · 07/06/2023 14:31

In 2012 I held my dear mother's hand while she died after nursing her for 18 months through cancer.

14 days later my beloved dog died from cancer.

6 weeks later I lost my home.

Within 18 months I was £17,000 in debt with no job.

I never had a spoon called Michael at any point.

Sometimes tragedy happens. Repeatedly. But the best bit? It isn't always like this. Life ebbs and flows. Good then shit, good then shit. Now it's good but I know there will be other tragedies on life's journey.

Don't give too much headspace to this spoon. You probably also started wearing a certain brand of underwear or using a certain brand of toothpaste around the same time, but I bet you don't blame those for life's awfulness.

Kimten · 07/06/2023 14:42

I miss Birdy Friend.

Mysticlou · 07/06/2023 14:49

OP perhaps Michael died and the previous owner didn't want the spoon, too sad for them. I believe in ghosts and most of them mean no harm. I have never heard of a malicious baby spirit. Why would they target you? I would take it to a church. It might be a bit tricky burying it as there is little space these days. Or try the river flow idea (not one I've heard of). My late mother was into these things and as an antique dealer there was a long standing tale about a haunted chair. Every time it got sold it was returned for a refund to it's Cotswold shop.
A baby means no harm in what ever form it takes. I wish you better luck.

Moonlightdust · 07/06/2023 14:57

Kimten · 07/06/2023 14:42

I miss Birdy Friend.

Ahh that’s it Birdy Friend! What happened to it or did the unfortunate things stop happening?!

Alleycat1 · 07/06/2023 15:10

@Moonlightdust If I remember correctly Birdy Friend told the little boy that something was coming soon and that many, many people would die. This was shortly before the outbreak of Covid. I often wonder how the child's family fared and if BF has made any other predictions.

Alleycat1 · 07/06/2023 15:13

Re. the spoon. Throw it into running water then smudge your house. It doesn't matter whether the spoon is really cursed or not, if you believe it is then negative thoughts attract negativity.

AnalLysis · 07/06/2023 15:48

HoldingTheDoor · 07/06/2023 13:25

It's basic common sense. It's far more arrogant to go against science, logic, common sense and everything we know about the world and insist that no, you're right, you know better and this spoon/broken mirror/shoes on a table etc really is responsible for this terrible thing happening . As another poster pointed out following that logic, how do you know that it wasn't the other 101 mundane things you did that day that set it all into motion and not actually the spoon?

Superstitious nonsense doesn't deserve respect. If I can't find something I may have misplaced it/forgot where I put it/dropped it or someone else has it. Perhaps it's possible that Peter The Purple Pixie who lives in my garden stole it but do you really think that idea deserves any real consideration, thought or respect?

Holdingthedoor I’m not disagreeing with you. I also believe that all superstitions/religion (whether its God or a spoon!) is bunk, but what I’m saying is that I would be arrogant to assume I might never be disproved. Beliefs are strong things and if getting shot of a spoon makes OP feel better then she might as well do it!

Moonlightdust · 07/06/2023 16:29

Alleycat1 · 07/06/2023 15:10

@Moonlightdust If I remember correctly Birdy Friend told the little boy that something was coming soon and that many, many people would die. This was shortly before the outbreak of Covid. I often wonder how the child's family fared and if BF has made any other predictions.

Oh my gosh yes that’s right! Very strange coincidence indeed.

BingleBongleBoo · 07/06/2023 18:05

Have you tried asking the spoon?