What does Friday the 13th mean to you?

[aaron13547]

So everyone knows that Friday the 13th is an omen for bad luck. We all fear a day that hasn't happened yet. I dont know why?

I think this negative energy that is associated with today comes from our fear in what it will be. When we think today is suppose to be "bad" our brain looks for bad things to justify we are right; Friday the 13th is a "bad" day.

Well I think today is a good day... our collective idea it is bad is the only thing that gives today power. Today is only misunderstood

You are a whack job!

I think you could be onto something with this...

[Sunrising]

I hope you are right!

BUT!

The number 13 has been considered unlucky for millennia. In Norse mythology, Loki was 13th guest who caused chaos, and in the Bible, Judas was the 13th guest at the last supper.

Friday is traditionally seen as a day of misfortune in the Western world, and it is linked to the crucifixion of Jesus on a Friday.

Some people have a fear of Friday 13th Paraskevidekatriaphobia.

Also many buildings skip the 13th floor, and apartment numbers etc. reflecting the deep seated cultural unease.

Probably just in case it's probably better to stay at home rather than tempt fate. 🤣

[aaron13547]

I think 13 represents new beginning and yes that is scary to a lot of people.

I dont think Judas is the bad guy everyone made him out to be. judas did what he had to fulfill the prophecy. Christ had to be crucified to be resurrected. Isn't the whole metaphor behind that to have faith Jesus died to show us right from wrong? He was crucified to show us we could be forgiven of our sinns. As a result No body wants to be judas...

Just like, Nobody wants the number 13. Its represents breaking out of cycles 🙃

Either way, let's make today a good day. I appreciate your opinion!

[Sunrising]

Thank you for the MHO.

[BCRanger10]

The unhappy day in 1307 when King Philip IV of France falsely accused the Knights Templar of various crimes and had his men attack and arrest them.

Other than that, not much of anything. I'm not superstitious.

This meme though...

... and this one...

Full disclosure though... I've never seen the film...

[BCRanger10]

And this song about the Knights Templar incident...

https://youtu.be/YL_APKnLtJo?si=wrxNhCMFBeuQC40U

[BCRanger10]

Thank you for MHO 🙌

[Chazmatazz269]

For me, it’s just another excuse to indulge in some fun. I luv scary movies! However, before the movie came out, there was no definitive correlation between Friday and the number thirteen, except that they both tended to have negative connotations.
https://historycooperative.org/origin-of-friday-the-13th/

I wonder to this day how much chutzpah was taken out of Friday’s bad press by making it “payday” and the beginning of the “weekend”. More people hate Monday more than Friday now. Maybe we should worry more about Monday the 13th!
Just sayin’…

[RandomGirl42]

It means drinking! 🤣

[DishLady]

It's a Friday and also the 13th day of the month.
Beer and chips still cost the same... so... that's it.

[strateguy632]

That people are fools who believed superstitions. And Jason didn't come!

[Anonymous]

I had some bad luck as it's now the 14th here in my timezone. Hurt a nail - has a slightly rough day - got through at least and now it's Saturday aka Valentine's Day

[queenofcardio]

Makes no difference.

[Abbycado]

Just another day.

[BigD210]

Scary movies.