I took mine off a couple of days before Prior got hurt. When he got hurt ( after much debate) I put it back on because I thought there is no way our luck can get worse so I might as well wear it. My girlfriend thought I was a freak for even thinking my bracelet could have something to do with the team winning or losing. I just let her read some posts on this thread - thank you all for letting her know I am not the only one in the world!