Today is Friday 13…Why is it considered Unlucky?

Friday the 13th is considered unlucky because it combines two long-standing, separate superstitions: the unluckiness of the number 13 and the unluckiness of Fridays. While both have ancient roots, historians believe they only merged into a single “super-superstition” around the 19th century.

Biblical & Religious Origins

The most cited origin is the Last Supper, where 13 people (Jesus and his 12 apostles) sat at a table the night before Jesus’s crucifixion on a Friday.

  • The 13th Guest: Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus, is often identified as the 13th guest to arrive.

  • Crucifixion Friday: Since Jesus was crucified on a Friday, the day itself became associated with sorrow and misfortune in Christian tradition.

  • Other Biblical Events: Some traditions suggest Friday was also the day Eve gave Adam the forbidden apple, Cain killed Abel, and the Great Flood began.

Norse Mythology

A similar “13th guest” myth appears in Norse lore. At a banquet in Valhalla for 12 gods, the trickster god Loki arrived uninvited as the 13th guest and arranged for the beloved god Balder to be killed, plunging the world into darkness.

Mathematical and Cultural Factors

  • 12 vs. 13: In many cultures, 12 is seen as the number of “completeness” (12 months, 12 zodiac signs, 12 hours on a clock, 12 tribes of Israel). Because 13 follows this “perfect” number, it is often viewed as irregular or unsettling.

  • Knights Templar: On Friday, October 13, 1307, King Philip IV of France ordered the mass arrest of the Knights Templar. While some believe this is the true origin, historians note this connection was likely popularized much later by books like The Da Vinci Code.

  • Modern Media: The superstition was further cemented by Thomas W. Lawson’s 1907 novel Friday, the Thirteenth and the popular Friday the 13th horror film franchise.

Fast Facts

  • Phobia Names: The fear of the number 13 is triskaidekaphobia, while the fear of Friday the 13th is paraskevidekatriaphobia or friggatriskaidekaphobia.

  • Cultural Variations: In Italy, Friday the 17th is considered the unluckiest day, while in Spanish-speaking countries and Greece, Tuesday the 13th is the day to avoid.

  • Common Behaviors: To avoid “bad luck,” many buildings skip the 13th floor, and some airlines omit row 13.

 

MEMES

 

????? The Whole Shebang

We use the phrase “the whole shebang” today to mean “the whole thing” or “all of it.” The word “shebang” originates from the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The Confederate army would often set up camp in haste, and they would fail to come up with properly constructed tents or structures. They borrowed the word “shebang” from the original Irish word “shebeen,” which basically means “rustic or makeshift dwelling,” which perfectly described most of the structures in their camps. Because of the poor quality of all their structures, the term “shebang” was used to refer to everything from tents, cabins, shops, huts, armories, and engine houses.

The term spread across America after the war, and it was used to describe living quarters such as student dormitories that were seen as low quality. Toward the end of the 19th century, there were many expressions used in different parts of America that started with “the whole.” These include “the whole enchilada,” and “the whole nine yards.”

“The whole shebang” emerged as one such phrase. The word “shebang” actually had nothing to do with “wholeness;” it was just used because it made a catchy phrase. The phrase stuck around, and today, its meaning is universally understood, even though most people have no idea what “shebang” means.  

Daily Wisecracks & Wisdom

When you look annoyed all the time,
people think that you’re busy.
George Costanza, Seinfeld

THE SPHINX—CONNECTICUT

THE DEMOCRATS HAVE SHUT DOWN THE COAST GUARD WITH THEIR FAILURE TO PAY DHS PERSONNEL.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/dmitri-bolt/2026/03/11/fbi-warns-iranian-drones-could-strike-the-west-coast-n2672685

*****

The Melania Movie opens at number 1.

https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2026/03/11/melania-film-debuts-as-1-movie-in-america-on-amazon-prime/

*****

The founder of Starbucks is moving from Washington state because of Democrat taxes.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2026/03/11/starbucks-ceo-leaving-seattle-corporate-moving-tn-n2672648

*****

I believe none of this.

https://redstate.com/streiff/2026/03/11/an-alleged-tragic-mistake-is-being-weaponized-to-handcuff-the-us-military-and-discredit-pete-hegseth-n2200105

*****

The world economy needs the 20 percent of oil that passes through Hormuz.

https://nypost.com/2026/03/10/us-news/why-the-iran-war-may-come-down-to-the-control-of-one-tiny-island/

*****

ARROGANT DEMOCRATS STILL WANT YOUR CHILDREN.   Maybe The Supremes will finally solve the problem.

https://jonathanturley.org/2026/03/04/in-loco-parentis-supreme-court-decision-highlight-growing-problems-with-parents-in-blue-states/

*****

Pick a side.

https://pjmedia.com/david-manney/2026/03/09/the-kavanaughjackson-debate-shows-why-the-courts-emergency-docket-matters-n4950463

*****

Baby Trump and Ayatollah.

NATIONAL

The government has more ways to hide things than ways to leave your lover.

https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/03/09/trump-executive-privilege-decision-may-lead-to-all-that-info-on-biden-coming-out-n2200009

If Democrat voters wanted more centrist candidates they wouldn’t vote for retards with Hate America attitudes.

https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/03/09/new-poll-drops-bomb-democrat-voters-want-centrism-party-wants-chaos-n2200018

ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood, like Disney, might lose money pushing the woke trash.

https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2026/03/09/nolte-ultrawoke-the-bride-flops-planetwide-could-lose-90-million/

A funny bunny.

https://www.breitbart.com/health/2026/03/09/watch-woman-accused-of-not-using-headphones-kicked-off-flight-is-this-not-a-free-speech-america/

Disneyland ( California ) has a toxic scare.

https://nypost.com/2026/03/10/us-news/multiple-people-hospitalized-after-hazmat-incident-at-disneyland/

*****

The Nutmeg Editor:   What is going on with Connecticut, LL ?

The Nathan Hale Cat:   Nathan was hanged by the British.   His quote……….. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-eL1QglFgU

Some sights to see.

https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-connecticut/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22346947620&utm_term=must+sees+in+connecticut&utm_content=EAIaIQobChMI7IiQiuWBkwMVOyrUAR1fYBh0EAAYASAAEgKDmPD_BwE&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22346947620&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7IiQiuWBkwMVOyrUAR1fYBh0EAAYASAAEgKDmPD_BwE

State symbols.

https://statesymbolsusa.org/states/united-states/connecticut

State song.

Recall him.

https://genesiustimes.com/breaking-federal-judge-overturns-the-killing-of-iranian-ayatollah-khamenei/

https://www.courant.com/

*****

He will capture Mamstinky at call to prayer.

https://babylonbee.com/news/mamandi-getting-nervous-as-trump-keeps-assassinating-muslim-dictators

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=minneapolis+muslim+call+to+prayer+video#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:46a073ee,vid:8UfdDBwy6bU,st:0

https://www.breitbart.com/

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Toolondo Totality Trails
Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Perry

Explanation: In this composited night skyscape, stacked exposures trace graceful star trails above Lake Toolondo, Victoria, Australia, planet Earth. Captured while the lunar eclipse of March 3 was in progress, the exposures used were made during the hour-long total eclipse phase. So faint star trails are easily visible along with the trail of the reddened Moon in the eclipse-darkened skies above the lake and trees. Of course, the apparent motion of Moon and stars revealed in the timelapse composite reflect the Earth’s daily rotation around its axis. Dramatically punctuating the Moon’s trail as totality ended, a single, separate telephoto image of the totally eclipsed Moon was scaled and blended into the scene.

Tomorrow’s picture: prospective pi planet

Bible Verse

Some people think that the message about Christ’s death on the cross is foolish. Those people are destroying themselves. But it is different for us, the people that God is saving. The message about the cross shows us God’s power to save us.

????? Hands Down

In horse racing, to get the horses to run faster, the jockeys usually pull hard on the reins that are tied around the horse’s head. In doing so, the jockey has to position his hands forward. If the jockey lets go or loosens the tightness of the reins, the horse will likely slow down, switch to a trot, or come to a stop. In the 19th century, it was observed on occasion that when one horse was so much faster than its competitors, and had left such a large distance between itself and the rest of the pack, the horse would be guaranteed to win the race even if the jockey loosened his grip on the reins. 

Sometimes, if a jockey was totally sure that his horse was going to win no matter what, he would completely let go of the reins, and put his hands down as a sign of pride or self-confidence. In such cases, it would be reported that the horse and jockey had “won hands down.” That’s the origin of the expression “to win hands down,” which means “to win very easily, or with little effort.”

 

Daily Wisecracks & Wisdom

A day without sunshine is like,
you know, night.
Steve Martin

THE SPHINX—DELAWARE

GLP-1 drugs may cause blindness.

https://nypost.com/2026/03/10/health/this-glp-1-drug-has-a-risk-of-sudden-sight-loss-and-eye-stroke-study/

*****

Would you go to a rally in Iran ???

https://nypost.com/2026/03/11/world-news/irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-a-no-show-at-his-own-succession-rally/

*****

They should give away a toaster with each tanker that fills up.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/dmitri-bolt/2026/03/10/oil-prices-down-n2672600

*****

Jennifer Newsom makes more news.    She must use the Somalia or Clinton Plan.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2026/03/10/newsom-wife-charity-millions-n2672588

*****

Yamaha is leaving California!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2026/03/10/yamaha-says-sayonara-to-california-n2672584

*****

The Basketball March Madness is almost here.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47809690/bubble-watch-mens-ncaa-tournament-march-madness-bracket-predictions-2026

https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-bracketology-2026-march-madness-men-field-predictions

*****

The NBA cancelled the stripper salute at an Atlanta Hawks game.   They are a sleazy team for a sleazy city.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48156644/nba-cancels-atlanta-hawks-planned-magic-city-tribute-night

*****

Schumer is a POS.

https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/03/09/hypocritical-dem-leader-blocked-spr-fill-at-29-now-demands-opening-the-taps-n2200028

NBC does a poll.

https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2026/03/09/poll-trump-more-popular-than-stephen-colbert-gavin-newsom-kamala-harris-aoc/

*****

Baby Trump discusses immigrants from Hell.

Congress has a tighter ‘no talk policy’ than the Mafia or any drug cartel.   They are in it together.

https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/tim-burchett-lauren-boebert-nancy-mace/2026/03/06/id/1248639/

*****

Mitch is a petty person.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/03/07/exclusive-nate-morris-mitch-mcconnell-doing-everything-he-can-to-block-save-america-act-national-voter-id/

Twisters rip through the Midwest.

https://www.breitbart.com/weather/2026/03/07/watch-twisters-rip-through-michigan-oklahoma-severe-weather-threat-remains-parts-u-s/

Socialists don’t understand how an economy works.

https://pjmedia.com/robert-spencer/2026/03/07/los-angeles-discovers-that-its-effort-to-force-employers-to-pay-a-just-wage-is-a-cruel-joke-n4950378

https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/03/07/the-minimum-wage-is-always-zero-las-new-30-olympic-wage-axes-650-hotel-jobs-n2199965

Margaret Thatcher, a former Prime Minister of England, said it best, ” Socialism works great until you run out of other people’s money.”

NATURE

https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/03/07/owl-be-darned-shoppers-find-real-bird-dozing-among-the-oddities-n2199963

*****

Mamstinky—-Is ISIS trying to remove Mamstinky.   Does his not public wife have security ??

https://nypost.com/2026/03/10/us-news/cops-probe-suspicious-package-near-gracie-mansion-just-days-after-thwarting-terror-attack-there/

*****

The First State Editor:    What is up with the first state to approve The Constitution, LL ?

The Dover Cat:   They have a lot of things.

https://www.visitdelaware.com/things-to-do/

State symbols.

https://statesymbolsusa.org/states/united-states/delaware

State song.

What about Speedy Alka-Seltzer ?

https://theonion.com/dads-favorite-piece-of-media-still-commercial-from-2005/

https://www.delawareonline.com/

*****

From The Peoples Land of New York City.

https://babylonbee.com/news/mamdani-orders-flags-at-one-world-trade-center-flown-half-staff-to-mourn-ayatollah

https://pjmedia.com/