The word voodoo comes from the Fon language of Dahomey now Benin and Togo. From Wordnik.com. [The Serpent and the Rainbow] Reference
HOODOO A variation of the word voodoo used commonly in the southern United States. From Wordnik.com. [The Serpent and the Rainbow] Reference
Wait, he’s the one who used the term voodoo economics, then became VP to the one he accused. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Former President Bush Blames ‘Bloggers’ for ‘Ugly’ Political Climate] Reference
I don't believe in voodoo stuff, curses or jinxes. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Big Easy spells trouble for Patriots] Reference
It was a study in voodoo economics I that has never worked and never will work. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » ThinkFast AM: July 11, 2006] Reference
She was known as the voodoo queen of New Orleans during the mid-nineteenth century. From Wordnik.com. [Heaven’s Prisoners] Reference
FRANK DEFORD: I dont believe in voodoo or evil eyes or curses - especially in sports. From Wordnik.com. [If Yankees Exit Playoffs Early, Blame A New Curse] Reference
Look at countries involved in voodoo ceremonies – they always seem to have earthquake tragedies. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Did Haiti Form a Pact With the Devil?] Reference
Candles and figurines of Catholic saints, which often play a role in voodoo, were arranged in a neat circle. From Wordnik.com. [Giving "The Devil" His Due] Reference
Oh yeah, and voodoo is just a blending of African folk beliefs with some Catholic traditions (i.e. certain saints, rituals, etc..). From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Red Cross financial aid Scott Brown voted to kill now assisting Massachusetts relief efforts in Haiti.] Reference
Another of my favorite records is "Gris Gris" by Dr. John, which is steeped in Southern voodoo rhythms by way of late '60s psychedelia. From Wordnik.com. [PlugInMusic.com] Reference
BECK: Your dad was the guy that coined voodoo economics. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 23, 2008] Reference
It's not science, either--it's what we'd call voodoo science. From Wordnik.com. [Snack Food: Tastes Great, Makes You Fat] Reference
These “Fetishes” recalled voodoo rites and the use of black magic. From Wordnik.com. [Artists: Israeli, 1970 to the Present.] Reference
The issue in Nollywood now is not scenes on juju or voodoo, which is in fact being de-emphasized. From Wordnik.com. [Thisday Online] Reference
It also confirms that Haskell is some form of wonderful voodoo, which is what I suspected all along!. From Wordnik.com. [Original Signal - Transmitting Digg] Reference
Gimmicks, coupled with detachment of actions from consequences, is best described as voodoo economics. From Wordnik.com. [ChronWatch - Articles] Reference
It's been called voodoo economics, but that's only if you're looking at the fuzzy end of that lollipop. From Wordnik.com. [America Headed Toward Feudal Fascism] Reference
09: 36 am: Putting the "voodoo" back in "voodoo economics" - 41 comments. From Wordnik.com. [June 2004] Reference
Do you believe in voodoo Daryll?. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Red Cross financial aid Scott Brown voted to kill now assisting Massachusetts relief efforts in Haiti.] Reference
Why do you think they call it voodoo?. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Obama: I’d rather be a ‘really good one-term president’ than ‘mediocre two-term president.’] Reference
After 15 years of "voodoo" economics, of course, China owns us!. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Poll: Americans say China's an economic threat] Reference
Poizner's brain-dead proposals are worse than "voodoo" economics. From Wordnik.com. [Joseph A. Palermo: Who Wants to Be Governor of the Failed State of California?] Reference
You also sort of described the coaching sessions as sort of kind of voodoo almost. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 16, 2005] Reference
Her former husband Ojani Noa claims J.Lo cast "voodoo" spells on him and other lovers. From Wordnik.com. [Seven Reasons To Reject The "Affordable Housing" Bond] Reference
I wish there were some kind of voodoo rites that could bring James Exon back from the dead. From Wordnik.com. [Breaking: Bob Kerrey Won't Run For Senate] Reference
Guy, unless you have some kind of voodoo magic up your sleeves, "I hope you enjoy disappointment.". From Wordnik.com. [Finally - Official Photos from Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes! « FirstShowing.net] Reference
You biology people lol think there's some kind of voodoo to chemicals... and they're so DANGEROUS!. From Wordnik.com. [Fried] Reference
Basically that's top top eye circle removers in and call a voodoo there are some options you should do. From Wordnik.com. [Wii-volution]
Years ago, I got turned on to the psychedelic New Orleans "voodoo" vibe of Dr. John (aka Mac Rebennack, Jr.). From Wordnik.com. [Boing Boing] Reference
Ouidah is the spiritual heart of Benin, and is considered an important historical center of Voudun ( "voodoo") tradition. From Wordnik.com. [Boing Boing] Reference
Poizner's brain-dead proposals are worst than "voodoo" economics. From Wordnik.com. [The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com] Reference
The Haiti earthquake, voudoun/"voodoo", Pat Robertson & the devil pact. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Business News] Reference
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