A ouija board (correctly pronounced "wee-jah" /wiʤə/ although often pronounced "wee-gee" /wiʤi/ ) is any flat surface printed with letters, numbers, and other symbols, to which a planchette or movable indicator points, supposedly in answer to questions from people at a séance. The fingers of the participants are placed on the planchette that then moves about the board to spell out messages. Ouija is a trademark for a talking board currently sold by Parker Brothers.[1] While the word is not considered a genericized trademark, it has become a trademark that is often used generically to refer to any talking board. In popular culture these boards are considered to be a spiritual gateway used to contact the dead; however, the only evidence for this is the various accounts of users. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouija

To Ouija or not to Ouija--this is my question. I don't know too much about this except what my instincts have always told me: STAY AWAY and KEEP THOSE DOORS CLOSED (and I always listen to my instincts). I've seen some things in my life that I know others haven't...or would understand. In fact, I rarely talk about it at all. I can't say I have powers or anything like that, but I can sense things others can't. I'm a twin as well, and when my sister is in pain or trouble, I know it, but it's strange...she doesn't have the same connection back.

As far back as I can remember, this board has brought such dread and cold fear in me. Why? I don't know. *shrugs* Even looking at the picture gives me shivers. I've been in antique stores where I've walked by one, couldn't see it, but that same horrid, familiar feeling overcame me. When I was thirteen, I was at a girlfriend's sleepover and, of course, the other girls wanted to "play". I was so adamant about them not even taking the board out of the box, that I cried and begged my girlfriend's father to take me home, which he did. My mother called me nuts. *sigh* She was none too happy to be woken after midnight by a hysterical daughter. For me, it's a gateway that is best left alone. Ouija'ing is definitely not for me. What about you?