It's Friday the 13th! Normally, that means black cats, broken mirrors, and wondering why the checkout line you're standing in suddenly takes 45 minutes. And with the holiday season just around the corner, we really don't need any extra bad luck!
But let's turn that superstition upside down. There are actually FOUR good things happening today, and at least one of them might involve free food. Now we're talking, Michigan!
1. It's World Kindness Day! ??
Today is all about doing something nice for somebody else. It doesn't have to be anything huge. Hold a door, buy someone a coffee, help a neighbor, or just let somebody merge into traffic without making it a personal battle.
And around Mid-Michigan, where everybody seems to know somebody who knows somebody, a little kindness can go a long way. Besides, doing something nice on Friday the 13th might just cancel out that black cat you saw crossing the road!
2. Johnny Depp Is Bringing Ebenezer Scrooge to the Big Screen!
Forget the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. Johnny Depp is taking on the legendary role of Ebenezer Scrooge in Ebenezer, which hits theaters today.
It's a little early for Christmas movies, but considering Michigan weather, we could be watching Christmas movies in shorts one day and shoveling snow the next. Might as well get into the spirit!
3. A $555 MILLION Mega Millions Jackpot! ????
There's a Mega Millions drawing tonight, and the jackpot is sitting at a whopping $555 million!
Here's something interesting: According to Mega Millions, seven jackpots have been won on Friday the 13th, including a $1.3 BILLION jackpot back in 2023.
So maybe Friday the 13th isn't so unlucky after all!
If somebody in Mid-Michigan wins tonight, remember us little people. We accept cash, checks, and preferably a nice lake house.
4. Chipotle Is Giving Away FREE FOOD! ????
This might be the best news of the day for anyone who loves burritos.
Chipotle is bringing back its tattoo-inspired buy-one-get-one-free deal TODAY from 3 to 4 p.m.
Here's the catch: You have to show them a tattoo. And no, it doesn't have to be permanent! A temporary tattoo or even something drawn on with a marker will do the trick.
So if you've ever wanted a tattoo of a burrito, a Michigan mitten, or even a little tribal design from 1998, today's your chance to put that artistic talent to work.
Just remember, the deal is only good for one hour!
AND FINALLY... SOME GOOD NEWS FOR FRIDAY THE 13TH HATERS!
If today has you hiding under the covers, avoiding ladders, and giving black cats a wide berth, we've got some relief.
There isn't another Friday the 13th until August of next year!
So hang in there, Mid-Michigan. Be kind to somebody, maybe grab a burrito, and if you happen to buy a lottery ticket, good luck!
After all, somebody has to win that $555 million. Why not somebody who knows how to survive a Michigan winter?
