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Ask Yourself. . . "Do I Feel Lucky?" Friday the 13th Strikes News

CitizenSugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:51:37 -0700

In the midst of the only Friday the 13th slated for the year 2008, cross in front of those black cats and shatter those mirrors with abandon - Dutch statisticians have cleared the unlucky rep. They've found that Fridays that fall on the 13th are actually safer than their 51 non-spooky cousins. The study shows that fewer accidents and reports of fire and theft occur on the big day than any other - and they're not sure just why. One statistician said, "I find it hard to believe that it is because people are preventatively more careful or just stay home, but statistically speaking, driving is a little bit safer on Friday 13th." Phew!

Unfortunately the breaking of the curse hasn't extended to everyone - get a load of this luck:

Doorman winning the lottery? Lucky! Winning big and still not being able to afford a place in the building you work? Friday the 13th! To see the story, read more

Park Avenue doorman, Richie Randazzo, won $5 million in the lottery - but when he asked to move into the building where he worked, he was still $4.95 million dollars shy of purchasing the only available unit.

Still, the winner is undaunted. “After I hit the next lottery, I’ll buy that one.” Randazzo said at the winner’s ceremony. The doorman purchased a $10 Set for Life instant ticket which pays $5,000 per week and guarantees a minimum of $5 million. He will receive $65,000 every three months or $41,926 after Uncle Sam wins his share.

A bummer (with a silver lining) but it's not as bad as this unlucky dude: a tardy German journalist covering the European football championship tried to delay his flight by making a fake bomb threat. From his traceable cell phone. The ploy didn't work as you might imagine as it's pretty tricky to make a flight when you've been arrested.

Are you superstitious? Do you step carefully on Friday the 13th?

Thanks for the tip, lucky charm stephley!

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Flashback: Crispin Glover Dances in Friday the 13th, Part IV

GiggleSugar — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0700

When I was looking this movie up on IMDB, I accidentally typed in "Part 14," which isn't far from the truth. (How many freaking Friday the 13th movies were made, exactly?!) I can't say I've seen part IV, but if it's as good as this dancing scene here with cute freak Crispin Glover, I may have to put it on my Netflix queue. I love me the freaks!

Do Tell: Are You Superstitious About Friday the 13th?

DearSugar — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:30:00 -0800

In case you haven't checked your calendar, today is - dun dun duh - Friday, the 13th! For few people, this date can actually mean good luck, but for many, it's associated with bad luck and misfortune. Historically speaking, that's because 13 is perceived as an unlucky number, and the sixth day of the week, Friday, is an unlucky day. It's the most widespread superstition in the US - some people won't leave their house, go to work, eat at a restaurant, get married, or fly on Friday the 13th. Many cities don't have a 13th street or avenue, and many buildings don't have a 13th floor. With all this said, are you superstitious about this day?

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13 Spooky Facts About Friday the 13th!

CitizenSugar — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:48:01 -0800

Thirteen has been an unlucky number since at least 1700 BC, when ancient Babylonia omitted the number 13 in its list of laws. Its association with Friday is a more recent phenomenon. Take a peek at these 13 historical facts relating to the superstition. Are you feeling unlucky today? Source

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Why Do Many Women Like Horror Films?

TresSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700

An interesting New York Times article over the weekend tries to figure out why recent box office returns are showing that more women have been going to see horror films than men.

Film professor Carol Clover had one interesting theory why women like horror films in her book Men, Women and Chainsaws. In many slasher films, she argues, including Halloween and Friday the 13th, there may be many female victims, but there's always one girl left standing (the "final girl") who gets to off the villain in the end.

Diablo Cody, director of the upcoming film Jennifer's Body, a horror-comedy about a female sexpot boy-killer, agrees that's why she loved horror films as a teen. "When I watched movies like ‘The Goonies’ and ‘E.T.,’ " she explained, "it was boys having adventures. When I watched ‘Nightmare on Elm Street,’ it was Nancy beating up Freddy. It was that simple."

Today's hard-core torture porn films may show men and women equally as victims, but folks like Rob Zombie are still baffled as to why women would want to see them. Do you like horror movies? If so, why?

Do Tell: What are Your Superstitions?

DearSugar — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:00:00 -0700

Can you believe it's already Friday the 13th again? If you didn't get a chance to dish about your superstitions last time, here's your chance! Some people think it's bad luck to open an umbrella inside, while others refuse to walk under ladders.

So, ladies, do tell, what are your superstitions?