Why does saying Watermelon prevents you from sneezing?

Question

I remember along time ago one of my friends told me, saying watermelon prevents you from sneezing when your about to sneeze at the moment. At first I didn't believe him, but when I was going to sneeze, he said watermelon and it really did work. Now every time i'm about to sneeze, I always picture a watermelon and say it in my head so I wont sneeze, and it works. It also works with other people, you just gotta say it at the right moment. Why is that?

Answer 1

I believe its mind over matter. I know someone who believes the same thing, but I've never seen it work for him.

Answer 2

I have never heard of that.  However, I know if you take your finger and press the flesh between your nose and your upper-lip, it stops you from sneezing.  The reason it works is because there's a blood vessel that runs along there, and if you cut it off, it stops the nerves in your nose from overreacting.  Saying "watermelon" might do something similar to that.

Answer 3

It's all in the mind. Sorry but it's complete bogus. You believe it's gunna work, it is gunna work.