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I'm not sure its origin, however I believe the superstition you are refering to pertains to any piece of clothing you put on backward or inside out. I

t is considered unlucky to change them unless you remove the piece of clothing, tirn around widdershins (counterclockwise) three times and spit before putting them back on.

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