No one wants bad luck. But when you have a string of unlucky moments, you may start to wonder if you're living beneath a gray cloud. Bad luck can be described as a series of events that are harmful or ...

As New Year's Eve celebrations ring out across the world, people are thinking about their goals for the year ahead. And it's safe to say that good fortune is in the air. However, in the midst of all ...

Whether it's the number 13, black cats or breaking a mirror, bad luck imagery is all around. Some scoff at such superstitious notions, while others fully believe in these fears. Unsurprisingly, music ...

For generations, Southern families have passed down stories meant to keep folks safe from misfortune. These tales were born on front porches, whispered over sweet tea, and repeated so often they ...

In this blog series, I’ve argued that laughter affirms shared limitations or shortcomings that result from highlighting perceived changes in status relationships—status being a means of measuring our ...