JINX
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
"A jinx, in popular superstition and folklore, is:
A sort of curse placed on a person that makes them prey to large numbers of minor misfortunes and other forms of bad luck;
A person afflicted with a similar curse, who, while not directly subject to a series of misfortunes, seems to attract them to anyone in his general area.
An object that brings bad luck.
A common slang term used when two people say the same thing at the same time (said as a game amongst the young).
The superstition is sometimes used when talking about a future event with too much confidence. A statement like "We're sure to win the contest!" can be seen as a jinx by tempting fate. After such a statement, failure would be ironic. For the human mind, the irony makes it all the more likely. This therefore brings bad luck: it is a "jinx". The event itself is referred to as "jinxed"."
Contents [hide]
1 Origins
2 In sports
3 In blues lyrics
4 References
[edit]Origins
The etymology of the word is obscure.
It may come from Latin iynx, that is, the wryneck bird, which has occasionally been used in magic and divination and is remarkable for its ability to twist its head almost 180 degrees while hissing like a snake. The Jinx bird is found in Africa and Eurasia.
It may be the plural of jink treated as singular.
Barry Popik of the American Dialect Society suggests that the word should be traced back to an American folksong called Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines, which was first popular in 1868.
But the ball players instantly knew the truth. "A jinx, a jinx," they whispered along the bench. "Cross-eyed girl sittin' over there back o' third. See her ? She's got Th' Dasher. Holy smoke, look at them eyes!" Like the discreet and experienced manager he was, McNabb did not chasten his men in this hour of peril. He treated the matter just as seriously as they, condoling with The Dasher, bracing up the Yeggman, execrating the jinx and summoning all his occult strategy to outwit it. "
[2]
and later referenced in Pitching at a Pinch (1912), Christy Mathewson[3] explained that "a jinx is something which brings bad luck to a ball player." Baseball's most common "jinx" belief is that talking about a pitcher's ongoing no-hitter will cause it to be ended.
[edit]In blues lyrics
African American blues songs make many mentions of jinxes, far more than are found in Anglo-American usage.[citation needed] As in earlier sports references, it may be spelled jinks, and some blues singers treat the word as a plural ("these jinks"):
Papa Charlie Jackson sang in 1926 that a "bad luck woman is a jinx and a worry too."[4]
Blind Lemon Jefferson recorded a song in 1928 in which he said "that brown in Chicago have put that jinx bug on me."[5]
Blind Blake complained in 1928 about his woman that "she done put them jinx on me"[6]
Buddy Moss recorded "Jinks Man Blues" in 1934, with the lyrics, "I'm just a mistreated man, and the jinx is on poor me."[7]
Peetie Wheatstraw was in double trouble in 1934 as he sang, "Last Sunday I had the blues, last Monday night I had the jinx."[8] and in 1936 he complained "Somebody's put a jinx on me, oh well, well, and I can't have no luck at all."[9]
Bo Carter, a Mississippian, claimed in 1936 that his girlfriend was so powerful that "she can stand in Memphis, man, and put the jinx on me."[10]
Johnnie Temple had better luck, for he sang about his girlfriend, "Jinkie Lee", who took the jinx off of him.
Will Weldon sang, "Well, the jinx on me, I can't see the reason why; but seem like these jinx sure oughta pass me by."[11]
Charley Jordan recorded in 1936, "I woke up this mornin', baby, with the jinx all over me."[12]
Son House recorded the definitive two-part "Jinx Blues" in 1942, beginning with the line, "I woke up this morning with the jinx all around my bed."[13]
Gabriel Brown sang in 1945, "I can't have no luck at all, the jinx is on me."[14]
Charley Patton "I woke up this morning with the jinx all around my bed." on Revenue Man" {}
I made this myspace background at
Music
Yes. Free. In the basement.
We only host a show or two a month, and the shows are usually sharing the spotlight with some artwork, so please don't be hurt if we haven't asked you to play yet. With any luck we're not going anywhere. Be warned: our space rules, but it's a little rough...no fancy-pants stage lighting, or even a stage, will be provided. If you can deal with that, we would love to have you...especially those of you who can plan ahead. We book stuff months in advance and only rarely throw a last-minute show.
Heroes
Every one of you who not only understand why this shit matters, but help out by being present.
Isaac Holden (hi-jinx audio), Brent Cole (What's Up Magazine), Jered Adair (Lucid Paint Designs), Kat Houseman, Corey Urlacher, Wendy Lane (DJ Abbynorml), Karma Stephens, Carey Fannypack Ross (the Cascadia Weekly), Amy Kepferle (the Cascadia Weekly), Chris Fuller (the Darkroom), Ethan, Poops, LP, Andrea Tjoelker, Richard Olmstead, Scott K Seitz, Kyle Levin, all of the musicians who are great enough to play for FREE, and all of our artists. You guys rule. Above all, Mr. Chris Fuller, who helped me plant the seed that has grown into this stuff.
JINX's Details
Status:
Single
Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
JINX You thought we were finished with you for the season, didn't you?! Think again. We are lending our basement/venue/heart/stockings to some bonkers friends... Posted at 6:32 AM Dec 11 view more
About me: JINXARTSPACE.COM
We are a venue for music and art, an artist collective, in downtown Bellingham Washington. With one main gallery and 16 individual studio spaces, we are building a home for painters, printmakers, photographers, sculptors, musicians, the hi-jinx audio recording studio, and whoever else needs an affordable place to make a mess and show it off...... .............................................................................................................................................
Who I'd like to meet: Artists, art fans, art collectors, musicians, music fans, and a few people who hate all of the above...just to keep things interesting.
This comment was sent by your friend via the Stick-it Calendar app. To block this app and all communications from it, click Here.
-------------------------------------------
Event: Free Stencil Art Workshop Date: Fri, December 4, 2009
During the December 4th Downtown Gallery Walk the Center for Expressive Arts and Experiential Education is hosting a Stencil Art Workshop with Brickhouse Art Studio. Stop by and get the chance to create your own free stencil art. Doors open at 6:00pm and close at 9:00pm. Call or email for more info. (360)671-5355 or ceaee@gmx.com C.E.A.E.E is located at 1317 Commercial St. Suite 201 Bellingham, WA.
Thank You for the add, your awesome. It's great that the artistic community in Bellingham finally have a place that they can call home. I'm delighted to be your friend. Have a great day bye. Christopher Marsh
Thanks so much for adding us as your friend! I really hope you can listen and enjoy our new demo. Please try and check us out at the Wild Buffalo Thursday, Feburary 12th at the Wild Buffalo with Sirens Sister!
DIY GAllery and Kevin Rutmanis have collaborated on a book for the up-coming show "SNAKES BEHIND MY EYES". The book is a 7" X 7" full color catalogue of the artist's work that is on display at DIY GAllery, opening reception Jan 17, 2009, 7-11 p.m. closing reception Feb 7, 2009 7-11 p.m. Included in the back page of the book is a CD of ambient noise produced by Kevin Rutmanis specifically for opening night. The book is also available on blurb. com. (online orders do not include CD) By clicking the link below you can preview and purchase "SNAKES BEHIND MY EYES"
