It’s Friday the 13th, which means tomorrow is Saturday the 14th. Great news! Well, provided you’re not at Crystal Lake, the fictional location of the Friday the 13th movies, superstitious or suffer from triskaidekaphobia.
Is it telling that I couldn’t find many good Friday the 13th memes? I thought there would be loads. Let’s start with those two that are not Jason-related.
Friday 13th (not movie) memes
Why is Friday the 13th unlucky?
Friday the 13th is considered unlucky due to historical and cultural factors contributing to its ominous reputation. Some of the most common reasons cited include:
- Biblical Associations: The Last Supper had 13 attendees, Jesus and his 12 apostles, and Jesus’s crucifixion occurred on a Friday. These events established a link between the number 13 and misfortune, especially when combined with Friday.
- Norse Mythology: The Norse god Loki was the 13th guest at a dinner in Valhalla, and his arrival led to the death of Balder, a beloved god. This story further reinforced the negative connotations of the number 13. However, we think Loki has had a reputation boost since then!
- Sumerians Numerology: Some claim that the ancient Sumerians, who considered the number 12 to be a “perfect” number, viewed the following number as decidedly non-perfect.
- Historical Events: On Friday, October 13, 1307, the Knights Templar were arrested and persecuted, cementing the idea of Friday the 13th as a day of bad luck.
- Cultural Reinforcement: The fear of Friday the 13th has been perpetuated through literature, film, and popular culture, further solidifying its status as an unlucky day in many Western societies.
Jason – Friday the 13th memes
The internet will tell me if I have this wrong, but I think there are 12 movies in the Friday the 13th franchise.
The next one better be good!
What happens in the Friday 13th movies?
The Friday the 13th franchise consists of 12 movies. The films centre around a series of brutal murders that occur at Camp Crystal Lake, a fictional summer camp in New Jersey. The main antagonist is Jason Voorhees, a deformed and seemingly unkillable killer seeking vengeance for his childhood drowning at the camp, which he blames on the negligence of the camp staff.
The movies typically follow a similar pattern: a group of unsuspecting teenagers or young adults arrive at Camp Crystal Lake or a nearby location, unaware of its dark history. Jason, often lurking in the shadows, begins stalking and systematically killing them off in increasingly gruesome and creative ways.
While the main focus is on Jason’s relentless pursuit of his victims, the films also delve into themes of revenge, trauma, and the repercussions of neglecting one’s responsibilities.
One last thing…
While this post is all about Friday the 13th and, therefore, got all caught up with Jason, we think the prize for the best Friday the 13th marketing push goes to JustGeek and this Beetlejuice TUBBZ Plushie. Sure, it’s not a Jellycat, but TUBBZ is right to try and muscle in!
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