I remember looking this up in the past. Something about inferior cement, and stepping on the random cracks that appeared after the cement dried, not those made when the concrete was poured.
As kids we always said “step on a crack and you’ll break the Devil’s back.” So we always thought we were doing a lot of good by stepping on cracks – to the point where we thought we could therefore skip Sunday School….
juncarlo over 4 years ago
Wow, they really need support … devices.
Jeff0811 over 4 years ago
I remember looking this up in the past. Something about inferior cement, and stepping on the random cracks that appeared after the cement dried, not those made when the concrete was poured.
gammaguy over 4 years ago
To tell the truth, that old rhyme isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Stepping on the cracks will break your mother’s back….
Glibster Premium Member over 4 years ago
As kids we always said “step on a crack and you’ll break the Devil’s back.” So we always thought we were doing a lot of good by stepping on cracks – to the point where we thought we could therefore skip Sunday School….
cuzinron47 over 4 years ago
Don’t see my Mom there? Guess she’s still in traction.
Stephen Gilberg over 4 years ago
I think “The Far Side” had a hospital for them.
pamela welch Premium Member over 4 years ago
This is very funny! LOLOL ♥