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It is bad luck to fall out of a thirteenth story window on Friday.

It is bad luck to fall out of a thirteenth story window on F

Summary

This quote suggests that falling out of a thirteenth-story window on a Friday is associated with bad luck. It alludes to the superstition surrounding the number thirteen and the belief that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day. Falling from a great height already implies a dangerous situation, and combining it with the supposedly unlucky aspects intensifies the perceived negativity. This quote implies a cautionary message or serves as a humorous take on superstitions and beliefs regarding luck and unfortunate occurrences.

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