Word of the weak - apotropaic

something meant to turn away, ward off, or prevent evil, bad luck, or harmful spiritual influences. It comes from the Greek word apotrepein, meaning "to turn away."

conclusion - anything can be apotropaic if you believe it hard enough.

try it at home! -

grab a common or garden variety stick, shove it forcefully up your arse, convince yourself its apotropaic then go leap into oncoming traffic and see how it works out for you.(you credulous twat)