My brother’s mother-in-law in India was so happy to hear on a Tuesday that her granddaughter was born because Tuesday is considered an auspicious day to be born. Only thing is, it was Monday in Texas where her granddaughter was born.
Please, don’t ask me why Tuesday is considered a lucky day to be born in India. I have no idea.
Ah, the International Date Line. On one deployment, the ship’s captain was joking around with our “chopsticks” team (firefighters to prevent fire around nuclear weapons). One sailor said, “That’s right, sir, but what can you do, take away my birthday?” That evening, the captain announced on the ship’s PA system (aka 1MC) that we’d be crossing the dateline a couple of days earlier than originally planned. Yep. That took away that sailor’s birthday!
Story in the Gold Key/TWILIGHT ZONE comics in the 1960’s.A fortune teller predicts the date of the man’s death.He decides to charter a plane and flydirectly on the international dateline to “lose that day”.But he insists on taking the pilot’sseat to check their course and puts himself on the side of the plane where it’s still“Doomsday”.The plane catches fire while refueling in midair,and he dies.
BE THIS GUY about 3 years ago
My brother’s mother-in-law in India was so happy to hear on a Tuesday that her granddaughter was born because Tuesday is considered an auspicious day to be born. Only thing is, it was Monday in Texas where her granddaughter was born.
Please, don’t ask me why Tuesday is considered a lucky day to be born in India. I have no idea.
Caldonia about 3 years ago
I love how, in fiction, someone might say “How long will you be gone?” while their husband is already just about out the door!
Bullet Bronson Premium Member about 3 years ago
Don’t forget to pack your spare helmet, B.D.
californiamonty about 3 years ago
Ah, the International Date Line. On one deployment, the ship’s captain was joking around with our “chopsticks” team (firefighters to prevent fire around nuclear weapons). One sailor said, “That’s right, sir, but what can you do, take away my birthday?” That evening, the captain announced on the ship’s PA system (aka 1MC) that we’d be crossing the dateline a couple of days earlier than originally planned. Yep. That took away that sailor’s birthday!
Prey about 3 years ago
Tuesday the 13th is unlucky in Spain. The film had NO meaning at all here.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 3 years ago
It only takes a day to get there and a day to get back. …why the mystery dude?
sandflea about 3 years ago
It’s still yesterday here.
txmystic about 3 years ago
I once flew to New Zealand and arrived tomorrow, only to return yesterday a week later…
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member about 3 years ago
I took my time machine in for a repair, but said said my warranty wasn’t valid yet.
mistercatworks about 3 years ago
I guess that’s because they don’t have “Doonesbury”.
198.23.5.11 about 3 years ago
Story in the Gold Key/TWILIGHT ZONE comics in the 1960’s.A fortune teller predicts the date of the man’s death.He decides to charter a plane and flydirectly on the international dateline to “lose that day”.But he insists on taking the pilot’sseat to check their course and puts himself on the side of the plane where it’s still“Doomsday”.The plane catches fire while refueling in midair,and he dies.
grcollazo Premium Member about 3 years ago
Great last line.
christelisbetty about 3 years ago
Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away….