According to one particular culture they have to be kept hidden and later burnt. Some even have a certain American President and a well known blonde actress adorning them. What are they, and why wouldn't one like to receive them as a gift?

gdec1

Voodoo doll If you receive one, you've been cursed. The proper disposal of a cursed doll is as follows: "On a Saturday, place the doll (or object) in a clean white cloth, dig a hole in the earth, far away from your home (on Hallowed ground if possible), place the cloth wrapped dolls in the hole and burn them. http://www.vudutuu.com/vuduhistory.html Jul 25 06, 10:04 AM

peasypod

Good try, but nope. Since I'm sure Frankie would be well aware of who the Blonde Bombshell is, perhaps putting her together with the Pres, like the media did many years ago, might create a 'profitable' hit? One more really obvious clue and then I'll divulge the answer. Satan's croupiers might use these. Jul 25 06, 3:55 PM

zbeckabee

I swear Peasy...someone needs to tie you up somewhere so you will quit posting these HARD questions!!! Answer is: HELL BANK NOTES. It is not advised to give a Hell Bank Note to a living person as a gift (even as a joke); it is often considered as wishing the person's death - a grave insult to that person in Chinese tradition. Hell Bank Notes are usually kept places nobody can see (e.g. cupboards), as having these notes around in the house is considered bad luck. When burning the notes, the notes are treated as they would be treated with real money: they are not casually tossed into the fire, but instead placed respectfully in a loose bundle. This practice is an extension of the superstition that burning real money brings bad luck. Positively SPLENDID QUESTION!!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell_Bank_Notes Aug 04 06, 5:36 PM