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Today is Friday the 13th. Here’s what netizens are posting on this day

From spooky to intriguing to funny, people are sharing various posts about Friday the 13th.

Published on: May 13, 2022, 08:09:28 IST
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Friday is generally the day that people look forward to as it marks an end of a work week and opens the door to a relaxing weekend. Today will be the same for many, unless they have friggatriskaidekaphobia – the irrational fear of Friday when it falls on the 13th day of a month. Are you someone who is not a fan of this infamous date too? Then it is a day to stay away from social media. Why, you ask? People have now taken to various platforms to share different posts related to the day – so much so that the words “Friday the 13th” are also trending on Twitter.

What are you sharing on social media related to Friday the 13th? (Pixabay)
What are you sharing on social media related to Friday the 13th? (Pixabay)

Though the root of this day that is long considered to be a harbinger of bad luck is unclear, there are several theories that try explaining why this particular day and date combination is considered ominous and spooky by many. Also, what add on to this fear are the stories of real-life unfortunate incidents that took place on this supposedly unlucky day.

The popularity, or in this case unpopularity, of the date is such that it has also inspired a successful horror film franchise with the name “Friday the 13th”.

We have collected some of the posts related to the day. From spooky to intriguing to funny, people are sharing all kinds of posts.

Here is a Twitter user who posted a question related to Jason Voorhees, a character from the Friday the 13th series.

Friday the 13th tweet. (Twitter/@SLKSheWolf)
Friday the 13th tweet. (Twitter/@SLKSheWolf)

Then there is this individual who also mentioned the movie in a very interesting way:

This Instagram user shared about the “scariest” thing that they will do today. There is a chance that you will find it relatable too:

Then there is this post that lists some of the most common superstitions that many tend to believe on this day:

This Instagram user gave a funny twist and compared this day to Monday:

Another individual posted their personal ‘horror story’ on Twitter:

A Twitter post related to Friday the 13th. (Twitter/@karu9ah)
A Twitter post related to Friday the 13th. (Twitter/@karu9ah)

This person shared their story too:

What are you posting on this day?

  • Trisha Sengupta
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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More