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Iana Murray
Nov 13, 2020
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The dreaded day is rearing its ugly head again: today is Friday the 13th.
Traditionally associated with bad luck, it's the day that troubles the most superstitious of us. There’s no better time to dig up an old horseshoe or search through a field for a four-leaf clover.
This Friday the 13th is also extra (un)special since it’s 2020, a year collectively agreed to be the absolute worst. So, on this day, many people are asking a simple question: What could possibly go wrong?
To celebrate the occasion, memes are being made and jokes are being shared – here are some of the best:
The terrifying idea of a Friday the 13th in 2020 is not lost on anyone.
Friday the 13th Friday the 13th, 2020 https://t.co/J94sJiM9dH— Not Another True Crime Podcast (@Not Another True Crime Podcast) 1605274624
What could possibly go wrong... #Fridaythe13th https://t.co/IvnafWHlUj— Newegg (@Newegg) 1605276046
And last time it was Friday the 13th, things didn't go so well.
Feeling some déjà vu.
For some, the day has struck a nerve.
friday the 13th in the 8th month of a global pandemic? https://t.co/5bfR5FCiMZ— folu (@folu) 1605275430
pretending i don't care about it being friday the 13th https://t.co/sBVoIuMvF2— Anne T. Donahue (@Anne T. Donahue) 1605277264
Then again, we’ve been through so much that this Friday the 13th should feel like a breeze.
“Friday 13th” - Ooh! How quaint. You don’t scare us anymore, Friday 13th. Nothing scares us now.— VeryBritishProblems (@VeryBritishProblems) 1605268912
Some are not letting the occasion dampen their mood.
Friday the 13th can’t touch these vibes. https://t.co/gHGjnnd1CD— Telegram Messenger (@Telegram Messenger) 1605276001
Who could forget about the unofficial Friday the 13th mascot, Jason Voorhees?
Happy #FridayThe13th https://t.co/feDwmHXJtz— Riot Fest (@Riot Fest) 1605272031
Sent my way by the fabulous @_based_lindsey. #FridayThe13th https://t.co/UD1EfNBBWP— The Weirdling (@The Weirdling) 1605276305
Meanwhile, the forecast predicts some bad luck is on the way.
Here's your ✨VeRy SuPeRsTiTiOuS✨🎶 #FridayThe13th forecast 👇 https://t.co/1UfroxTScS— The Weather Network (@The Weather Network) 1605275100
But it’ll be fine right?
Friday 13th 2020 - what could possibly go wrong? https://t.co/z5kOZB29CZ— Henry Normal (@Henry Normal) 1605277242
In the end, today isn’t really that different from any other in this cursed year anyway.
This whole damn year been Friday the 13th— Bizzle (@Bizzle) 1605275628
Happy Friday the 13th, everyone!