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In many parts of the world, Friday 13th is considered to be a day to be cautious, given its reputation as being unlucky. But for others, it is an opportunity to get a discounted tattoo. Tattoo parlours often offer “flash sales” on Friday 13th, with small tattoos available at a discounted rate.
Tattoo artist Ross Walker at A Sailor’s Grave in Belfast city centre said that the day is “manic” for many tattooists. “You can’t miss it, you’ve got to be prepping the battle stations at least a couple of weeks beforehand,” he said. Despite the manic nature of the day, it is “great fun” for everyone involved, according to Ross.
Meanwhile, first-timers see a smaller, cheaper tattoo as a means to test the waters. Joshua, who got his first tattoo on Friday 13th, was not dissuaded by the day’s reputation. “Thirteen is one of my lucky numbers, so it doesn’t really make a difference to me what day it is on,” he said.
Others, such as Hannah Murray, view Friday 13th tattoos as a traditional annual event. “It is tradition to go on Friday 13th to get some new tattoos and to be out for a good fun day with some friends,” she said. Hannah transforms the number 13, which is often seen as unlucky, and makes it lucky for herself.
But why is this day considered so unlucky in the first place? According to Steve Roud, author of The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland, Friday and the number 13 have always had an unlucky reputation. He explained that since Friday was the day of the crucifixion, it was viewed as a day of penance and abstinence. Additionally, an urban legend that it was unlucky to have 13 people around a table or in a group added to the day’s unpopularity. Victorian fascination with folklore led them to put Friday and 13 together and create a doubly unlucky day
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