Ep 35: I’m A Little Stitious About This Arcade Game
Hey guess what! Jess went first again! This week she talks about the urban legend of Polybius, an arcade game from 1981. Or was it? Rumors abound, men in black appear, stories of people vanishing after playing the game are spread and nothing is actually confirmed.
Hids takes on a listener submitted topic: Superstitions! They take a look at the psychology of superstitions and why so many of us are probably more than a little stitious. Did you know that superstitions can actually relieve anxiety and enhance performance?
Jess’ Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polybius_(urban_legend)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7X6Yeydgyg
https://www.ripleys.com/stories/polybius-the-most-dangerous-video-game-to-never-exist
https://anthonydennis-24878.medium.com/killer-in-the-arcade-the-legend-of-polybius-af06d13acdcb
https://www.coinop.org/Game/103223/Polybius
https://radiotopiapresents.fm/the-polybius-conspiracy
Hids’ Sources:
https://www.livescience.com/33507-origins-of-superstitions.html
https://africame.factsanddetails.com/article/entry-146.html
https://kanelandkrier.com/columnist-corner/the-history-of-common-superstitions/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326330
https://people.howstuffworks.com/why-is-walking-under-ladder-unlucky.htm
https://thesciencesurvey.com/spotlight/2023/03/09/the-history-and-culture-of-superstitions/