![]() ![]() It can also be used as an Out-of-Character Alert, both in-universe and Real Life, to signal to other people that a statement or gesture was made under coercion or otherwise insincerely. Therefore, the trope is generally associated with characters who are very young or just act like they are. In real life, this gesture is mainly used by children, especially since it's not a reasonable thing for an adult to do - someone willing to break perceived rules of propriety and conduct would generally just lie, especially since crossing your fingers risks telegraphing your falsehood to those you're trying to deceive. There's a number of guesses out there as to why it became a common gesture for lying, but the general idea is that it somehow either protects you from the consequences of lying or absolves you from being held to your word to begin with. Honestly all of us are thinking … better, health and richer.Truth in Television, of course, which is the reason why it works as a visual cue, often in the form of An Insert. When you shared your vows (not conditions), you probably said something like this: I take you … for better or worse … in sickness or in health … for richer or poorer … until death do us part. ![]() He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth. ![]() If a man vows a vow to the Lord, or swears an oath to bind himself by a pledge, he shall not break his word. ![]() God makes covenants … and He keeps them and He expects His people to do the same. Covenants are unbreakable promises or vows. God never intended for marriage to be built on a contract. Our relationships are built on conditions being met … I will love you IF. I will stay married to you as long as you make this much money … look this good … give me children … meet my needs … and the list of conditions goes on and on. I will do this for you … if you do this for me. And when things get tough they reveal that they were not truly all in. Our national divorce rate of about 50%, suggests that many couples have their fingers crossed when they exchange their wedding vows. Remember when you were a kid and made promises but you had your fingers crossed behind your back? Then when things got tough and you couldn’t follow through … you shared: “I had my fingers crossed!” ![]()
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