Light As A Feather Stiff As A Board Game

Okay, let's talk about something... controversial. Something that might make some of you clutch your pearls.

"Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board": My Unpopular Opinion

Remember slumber parties? Pizza crusts, bad movies, and the inevitable summoning circle? Yes, the one with the chanting and the attempt to levitate your friend.

I'm talking, of course, about "Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board."

The Setup: Spooky Fun?

Everyone gathers around. One person lies down, supposedly ready to be... well, lighter than a feather. Five or six people extend their fingers.

Then the chanting begins. That rhythmic, slightly off-key mantra: "Light as a feather, stiff as a board." Repeat, repeat, repeat.

Supposedly, with enough belief (or peer pressure), the person being lifted gets... lighter. Miraculously so.

Here's the Tea (and it's Lukewarm)

I'm going to say it. Deep breath, everyone. It's not magic.

I know! Blasphemy! But come on, people. Think about the physics for a second. Or maybe don't. Just hear me out.

It's all about distributed weight and synchronized lifting. Really. That's it.

The Psychology of "Levitation"

Plus, there's the whole power of suggestion thing. We want it to work.

We're primed to believe it. After all, everyone else seems to be buying into it. It's like a placebo effect, but with more chanting.

And let's be honest, a little bit of sleep-deprived hysteria. It is a slumber party after all!

Why I'm Not Convinced (and Maybe You Shouldn't Be Either)

I’ve participated. I've even been lifted. And yes, it feels weird.

But weird doesn't equal supernatural. It just equals a bunch of pre-teens exerting force in a coordinated fashion.

Sorry to burst your bubble. (Or maybe you already knew this. In which case, high five!)

But Wait, There's More! (Sarcasm Intended)

The best part is when people start making up elaborate stories about why the person is getting lighter. Like they have some dark secret.

Or maybe they're possessed. Or blessed by a particularly forgiving spirit.

"It's because Sarah cheated on her math test!"

It gets ridiculous. And hilarious. Mostly hilarious.

My Final (Possibly Offensive) Thoughts

So, is Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board a genuine paranormal phenomenon? Nah.

Is it a fun, silly, and slightly creepy way to spend an evening with your friends? Absolutely!

I still wouldn't say no to participating. Just don't expect me to actually believe I'm defying gravity.

I'll bring the snacks. Someone else can bring the supernatural explanations.

Just try to make them good.