Pinch, Punch, First of the Month

On the first day of the month in England, they play this little game. Saying the first two lines below is supposed to protect you from bad luck for the whole month.

Pinch, Punch, First of the Month

Game

1.Pinch, punch,
First of the month.

2. White Rabbits,
No Returns!

3. A flick and a kick
For being so quick.

Pinch, Punch, First of the Month

Game

1.Pinch, punch,
First of the month.

2. White Rabbits,
No Returns!

3. A flick and a kick
For being so quick.

Game Instructions

1. The first person lightly pinches and punches someone while saying the 1st two lines.
2. If they follow is up with the next two lines, the "victim" can't say "Pinch, punch" back to exact revenge.
3. In some parts of Britain, if the first person doesn't say the white rabbits part, the "victim" can respond quickly with the last two lines and exact revenge.

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