stackyFACTSDon't panic; nobody is actually hocking a loogie at a woman in white. It is merely a symbolic 'ptou ptou ptou' sound made by guests to ward off the evil eye and protect the couple from jealous spirits. It's acoustic protection against bad vibes.
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