Having been born on the thirteenth (of a different month) I’ve always had an affinity for what many feel is an unlucky date. When the 13th also happens to fall on a Friday… that’s even better. Hey, it’s the 13 AND it’s the end of the work week.
So, for those of you who are a little anxious today, I’ll distract you with some vocabulary fun:
Triskaidekaphobia – Fear of the number thirteen (not to be confused with Trichopathophobia, the fear of hair)
Paraskavedekatriaphobia – Fear of Friday the Thirteenth
Hmm… I wonder if paraskavedkatriaphilia is a word?
2 replies on “Happy Friday the 13th!”
People in China think "4" is an unlucky figure,because its pronounciation /si:/ sounds like a "die" in chinese."14",which sounds like "wanna die", is also unlucky.
Even some tall buildings and elevators have no Floor 4 and 14.
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doing some blog jumpin..nice 2 read your blog..
Thanks for that Ryan, I had no idea. I love learning new stuff.