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Paraskevidekatriaphobia

Cakers3 — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:08:39 GMT

Happy Paraskevidekatriaphobia Day!

From Triskaidekaphobia (fear of the number 13).

Say those 3 times fast 😛🤣

Or one might have hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia (fear of long words - attributed as a joke)

In some countries the number 17 is considered bad luck (Heptadecaphobia)
and Tuesday the 13th is equal to Friday 13th

Yes, many here are not superstitious.

Words are fascinating especially the origins. Just a little bit of fun.

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Re: Paraskevidekatriaphobia

tansy — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:37:55 GMT

My first thought on seeing the title was parakeetphobia🤪

Re: Paraskevidekatriaphobia

Oznell — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:47:44 GMT

You piqued my curiosity, @Cakers3 -- I had to know where the number 17 is considered unlucky...

Turns out, in Italy, some other areas in southern Europe, and parts of Brazil. Thanks for posting-- you learn such neat things on the Q boards!

Re: Paraskevidekatriaphobia

shoekitty — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:59:59 GMT

for me Friday the 13 th is a lucky day. That's the way I see it my way, lol, and today was especially good. My husband got me Chiliquilles for breakfast with eggs over easy on top! , all 3 packages I was expecting came today, day early. The sun is shining, birds are busy making nests, all is good.