The Brief: Friday the thirteenth is nigh. Prepare for the potentially disorienting day (and night) with these spooky Friday the 13th memes.

DEEP DIVE
You may have seen some Halloween and Friday the 13th memes on your social media feeds. Although Halloween is over a month away and it’s not quite Spooktober yet, this week’s Friday the thirteenth may mark the start of spoopy season for many. September 13, 2019, falls on a Friday this year, as well as on a full moon in Pisces, making it the perfect storm for haunting, bad luck, and an overall eerie vibe.
Friday The 13th Memes
Friday the thirteenth memes celebrate this informal holiday and prepare for the potential inconveniences and eerie events that may occur. This day is widely considered to be a day where darkness thrives and chaos may ensue. Some people will be staying at home to avoid potential hazards, while others will go out searching for ghosts, mayhem, ghouls, goblins, etc.
This Friday the 13th will also be the Full Harvest Moon, this hasn’t happened since 2000 and won’t happen again until 2049.
— Rude (@badmoodrude) September 9, 2019
Happy PSL szn!
This Friday will be the 13th AND a full moon so if that doesn’t make you wanna snort pumpkin spice and go trick or treating while murdering people in a pumpkin patch then idk what to tell you
— Beezy 🐝 (@BeeAmellia) September 8, 2019
the full moon in pisces is on friday the 13th. PLEASE pray.
— queen thee medallion 🥇 (@mc_mxciv) September 3, 2019
For anyone confused about how calendars work, you’re not alone…
Roomie: what day is friday the thirteenth?
Me: I think a thursday?
*both realize we're stupid simultaneously*— Lacee (@socialclutz) September 5, 2019
oh wow guys. just checked the calendar and friday the 13th falls on a friday this year
— phil (@PhilJamesson) September 7, 2019
To that one person who thinks Halloween and Friday the thirteenth can occur on the same day… I'm sorry.
— Thousand-Faced Hero 🦎 aka That A-Hole Behind Me (@OneTwentyThree1) September 2, 2019
When you test 9/13 and realize it’s Friday the 13th AND a full moon from Mcat
Spoopy Season Is Coming
Get your skeleton and doot doot memes ready because Friday the 13th will mark the beginning of spoopy season for many. While some will be hiding indoors, others will be out getting discounted tattoos, touring graveyards, and practicing spells. One safe and spooky-themed activity to do this Friday is to share your favorite Friday the Thirteenth memes.
This It meme format is the perfect way to get into the season:
Every time from teenagers
Being an adult means listening to the monster mash whenever I want
— Bebe 🤠 (@fluidsheer) September 10, 2019
#SpookySeason On TikTok
TikTokers are gearing up for Friday the 13th and Halloween season with scary and comedic short videos. The hashtag #spookyseason has been viewed over 200 million times on TikTok.