Friday The 14th Only Fools And Horses

Guess who's back? Friday 14th, that's who!

Alright, gather 'round, folks. We've got a tale to tell, a tale of two icons colliding in the most unexpected, yet utterly brilliant way. We're talking about Friday the 13th and Only Fools and Horses. Yes, you heard it right. It's like Jason Voorhees met Del Boy, and it's as hilarious as it is terrifying.

So, what's the big deal about Friday 14th?

Well, first off, let's clear the air. No, it's not a typo. Yes, it's a real thing. Friday 14th is a phenomenon that occurs when the 13th of the month falls on a Friday. It's like the universe's idea of a sick joke, isn't it? But hey, we're not complaining. It gives us an excuse to party like it's 1999, or 1989, or whenever the last time we had a good laugh was.

Now, you might be wondering, why the fuss about a date? Well, my friend, it's all about the numbers. Friday 13th is already infamous for being unlucky. But Friday 14th? That's like the unlucky day's cooler, more laid-back cousin. It's like saying, "You think Friday 13th is bad? Hold my beer."

Enter the Trotters

Now, let's talk about the real stars of the show. The Trotters, that lovable bunch of chancers from Peckham, have a special knack for turning even the unluckiest of days into a comedy of errors. And when that day is Friday 14th? Well, you can bet your granddad's false teeth that chaos is about to ensue.

Remember the time Del Boy tried to sell a dodgy watch to a man in a pub on a Friday 14th? Or when Rodney's "lucky" underpants failed him on, you guessed it, a Friday 14th? These aren't just funny stories, folks. They're legends. They're the stuff of British comedy folklore.

Why Friday 14th and Only Fools and Horses are a match made in heaven

So, why do these two phenomena go together like fish and chips? Well, for starters, they're both about turning lemons into lemonade. Friday 14th might be unlucky, but it's also a chance to laugh in the face of misfortune. And the Trotters? They're the masters of turning disaster into comedy gold.

40 years ago today the Only Fools episode "Friday The 14th" first aired

Plus, let's not forget the sheer absurdity of it all. The idea of Jason Voorhees stalking the streets of Peckham, chasing after Del Boy and Rodney with a hockey mask and a machete? Now that's a spin-off we'd pay good money to see. (Although, let's be honest, Del would probably just sell Jason a dodgy watch and call it a day.)

So, what's the verdict?

Is Friday 14th the new Friday 13th? Should we all be booking our holidays on this supposedly unlucky day? Well, that's up to you. But one thing's for sure - if you're looking for a good laugh, a bit of chaos, and a reason to raise a glass to the absurdity of it all, then Friday 14th is the day for you.

And who knows? Maybe, just maybe, Del Boy will finally get that lucky break he's been chasing all these years. But let's not hold our breath, eh? After all, it's still Friday 14th. Anything could happen.