There is no reasoning behind who has the ability to give the evil eye, zero proof of what exactly brings the curse on (different articles say it’s intentional or unintentional), and there is no correlation between a “look” and a certain event. The evidence against the “evil eye” is pretty strong considering there isn’t any scientific evidence for it. Many of these sacred rituals involve simple objects like eggs, salt, or a photograph, and they are rigged to always somehow result in the presence of the “evil eye” (Polidro). In an article posted by the Committee of Skeptical Inquiry, written by Massimo Polidro, says, “one could almost say that believing in the evil eye can bring bad luck.” Despite the lack of “evil eye” evidence, there are certain tests that, self-proclaimed, psychics use to convince their clients they have the curse, effectively swindling them into doing whatever that psychic suggests. Those who are looking especially close at negative suggestion can fall prey to this bad luck. This psychotherapist believes that the true believers become prey to suggestion. In complete honesty, the “evil eye” theory has little to no true scientific evidence however, this doesn’t mean it lacks an effect to its true believers, according to Armando De Vincentiis. As crazy as it sounds, some people believe the power of the “evil eye” can put them in grave danger. Radford gives the examples of a cow’s milk drying up or crops dying as a result of an attack from the “evil eye”. Humans are not the only victims of the “evil eye”- plants and animals can be affected too. Examples given in the article are vomiting, depression, hiccupping, and insomnia. An article in Life Science titled “The Evil Eye: A Closer Look”, written by Benjamin Radford, states that the pain inflicted from the “evil eye” can range from something small like a flat tire, to a major medical issue, or even death. It can be provoked or accidental and the curse of the “evil eye” can affect the victim in a number of ways. The “evil eye” is an ability given to few, for unknown reasons. Is this because they don’t want to come off as cocky? Or is there a deeper, more sinister root to why people feel they can’t just take the compliment? If you consult the Skeptic’s Dictionary written by Robert Todd Carroll, it will tell you that a compliment from another person, or even an envious look, could make you fall victim to the “evil eye”.
I often hear people around me deflecting compliments given by others.
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