This particular arrangement of words has haunted me for as long as I can remember. Everyone seems to be frightened of this so-called “unlucky day”…but not me. When you have horrible luck like I do, every day is Friday the 13th!
So If A Black Cat Looks Into A Broken Mirror...?
The AQW family can vouch for me. Artix often suggests new ways of protecting me from my own inevitable doom. (Artix says, "Recently we shopped around for a human sized Hamster-bubble, and found that just buying 20 feet of bubble wrap was just as effective..") Cysero is in charge of the blueprints for said plans. Unfortunately… by the time the plan in nearly complete, I have had yet another unfortunate mishap involving ferrets, yogurt, staircases, bumblebees, and/or anything that is intended for ages 3 and up.
You see the connection, right? Cysero is currently forging me a full armor made entirely from bubble wrap. I hope he can finish it by tonight…
A Shattered Horseshoe? That Can't Be Good luck!
In order for you to survive Friday the 13th, I have constructed a list of common superstitions and omens so that you won’t have horrible luck like I do!
Surviving Friday the 13th 101
- Breaking a mirror will cause 7 years of bad luck. If you happen to break a mirror, wait 7 hours before picking up the fragments and bury them outside. This will break the curse.
- The number 13 is considered very unlucky. Avoid this particular digit at all costs.
- Walking under a ladder can lead to a horrible mishap in the future. In order to break the curse, you must cross your fingers and spit 3 times through the ladder’s rungs.
- If you step on a crack you’ll break your mother’s back! Keep on the lookout for any cracks on the sidewalk!
- Whatever you do, don’t spill salt! If you happen to knock over a salt shaker, make sure to take a pinch of the salt and throw it over your left shoulder. This will ward off the bad luck curse!
- A black cat crossing your path is unlucky. Always carry a can of tuna fish so that you may distract the cat!
- Never fall asleep on a table. This will bring you bad luck. Beds were invented in order to prevent anyone from befalling this curse.
- It is bad luck to open an umbrella inside a building. And even worse luck if you put it over your head!
- Horseshoes are symbols of good luck. If one is upside down, or if it breaks, this means that the luck has run out.
- If you see a penny, pick it up, and all the day you’ll have good luck! That is, unless, it is not heads-up, in which case you’ll have bad luck.
- If you wish yourself good fortune, make sure to knock 3 times on wood. This will help ensure that your wishes end up coming true!
- Never climb out of your bed on the “other” side. By doing so, you will have bad luck for the remainder of the day.
- Chasing someone with a broom will bring you bad luck. Also, if you happen to sweep under someone’s feet, they will never get married. (Artix says, "But if you sweep them off your feet... you WILL get married!")
I hope this list has helped you prepare for Friday the 13th! If you happen to be as unlucky as I am, you may want to arm yourself with a rabbit’s foot, a 4-leaf clover, a horseshoe, a left sock, or anything else you consider lucky! I’ll be seeing you on Friday… I hope!!
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