What not to do on Friday the 13th
You definitely don’t want to risk it today
Ah, Friday the 13th. The most notorious of unlucky days.
Today, you’re going to have to be aware of your surroundings and of anything that can cause you to attract bad luck. Sure, there are some traditional superstitions, but do you know all of them?
You don’t want to be caught off guard on a day like today, so I’ve created the only guide you need to survive Friday the 13th at UConn.
Step on a crack, get your bike stolen off the rack
On Friday the 13th, this counts as a rack too
Bikes are expensive, mind your feet.
If you’re in COMM 1300 ‘Mass Systems of Communication’, stay the hell out of class today
The only thing worth communicating to the masses is avoiding this class like the plague.
Don’t spill salt
If you didn’t know not to do this you should. It’s thought that spilling salt is an invitation to let the devil into your soul. If you spill by accident, throw some over your shoulder.
Don’t walk under any ladders
The administration already warned us about safety in construction zones. Specifically, the hilltop construction zone when you’re drunk.
Don’t break a (wine) glass
That’s no way to makes friends at the party.
Don’t open your umbrella indoors
It’s not even raining out today, so if you do this, you’re just asking for it.
Find something else to do other than hanging out in the ‘New Storrs Cemetery’
Like make some friends, join a club, or read the Daily Digest. Those are all much more conducive to a great Friday night.
Cap your drink intake at 12
That’s probably an any night type of rule. But if you were thinking about going for 13, don’t.
Don’t go near a black cat
Luckily, the Halloween costumes have been retired. Meow.
Don’t go to a casino
Mohegan and Foxwoods may be an hour away but don’t be tempted.