The connection may be farfetched, but the story illustrates the faith that many have in the power of the tablets. Generally, couples will keep clear of a tablet if they wish to whisper sweet nothings to each other, and "at the very least, no one would dare take a leak in front of one!" says Chen, giving a more down-to-earth assessment of the tablets 'standing in society.
此外，一般人講悄悄話，多會避開石敢當；陳哲雄更實際地指出屋外石敢當的地位：「至少，沒人敢在它上面小解吧！」