Friday The 13th Tattoo Deals In Las Vegas: Why It’s A Tradition

Friday the 13th isn't just a day of lore and superstition. For those who love getting inked, this day also means it's time to get a tattoo. Friday the 13th tattoo deals are fun, quirky and interesting to say the least.

According to Slate, this trend is relatively new. It started on June 13, 2008 at Oliver Peck's Elm Street Tattoo shop in Texas. If you're a tattoo fan then you know the magnitude of Oliver Peck's influence in the tattoo game.

Peck tattooed the number 13 on "as many people as possible, back-to-back, over a 24-hour period on Friday, June 13, 2008. All told, he managed to tattoo 415 people," Slate reports.

Since then, many other tattoo shops have followed this trend, evolving the promotion to include quick flash pieces or other deals that range from $13-to-$100.

Oftentimes, shops have people lining out the door. Some shops have even made appointments mandatory for Friday the 13th tattoos. But in our opinion, that kind of defeats the chaotic and "quick" spur-of-the-moment feeling around this tattoo holiday.

If you're looking for a fun and last-minute tattoo then here are some shops in Las Vegas that are taking walk-ins instead of appointments.

This tattoo shop is an iconic staple in Las Vegas. If you've had a drunk night in Vegas then you may have received one of their famous $10 tattoos. For Friday the 13th, Koolsville Tattoo / Sacred Heart will have a good flash deal. This deal is available at all seven locations.

The deal for the tattoos is shoulder to wrist or knee to ankle only. They are only accepting walk-ins, and you must pay for the tattoos in cash (don't forget to tip the tattoo artist, too!).

2,. Last Chance Tattoo

Last Chance Tattoo will also be hosting a Friday the 13th flash deal. The tattoos will range from $50 to $100. Some of the flash pieces available include a baby devil, a pumpkin, a Jason mask, dice, cards and other quirky pieces.

The tattoo shop said it's on a first-come, first-serve basis. And they'll be tattooing until they collapse.

3. Broken Dagger Tattoo

Broken Dagger Tattoo will have a flash deal from noon to 8 pm. on Friday the 13th. The tattoos will range from $50 to $100. Like the other shops, it's a first-come, first-serve basis. The shop will be tattooing people from noon to 8 p.m., and it's located on 5255 S Decatur Blvd #108, Las Vegas, NV 89118.

Some of the flash pieces that you can get tattooed include a bandaid, a crying heart, a wish bone, a cue ball with the #13, a simple flower, an evil eye, and a broken sword.

Where are the best happy hours in Las Vegas?

It's always five o'clock somewhere, right? Especially in Las Vegas. But when it comes to happy hour, let's face - you want a bargain. You want to save a little money on that drink, and those nachos.

The Las Vegas Strip isn’t exactly known for its bargains these days. Gone are the days of cheap drinks, and 99 cent shrimp cocktails. So let's leave the Las Vegas Strip, and be a true local.

There are some great happy hours in Las Vegas, and you don't have to go anywhere near the strip. Some of your favorite restaurants offer a great happy hour, that you may not have even known about.

In Las Vegas, restaurants with some of the best happy hour menus are no where near the Las Vegas Strip. They are in neighborhoods, strip malls, or your favorite brewery. Yes, of course, many resort restaurants have happy hours. But as a local, we're not going to the strip, or even necessarily a casino -unless we have to. Or, those cousins are visiting from Milwaukee, and they have to get a yard of margarita, and see the KISS street performers, in ass-less chaps.

You can thank the US Navy for Happy Hour. In the 1920s, after World War I, happy hours were periods of time on naval ships where sailors could participate in relaxing activities, so they could remove themselves from the toll of life at sea. Those activities were supposed to be morale boosting - mostly boxing, and other athletics.

Of course the US was in the midst of prohibition. But Americans got around that (shhhhh) by going to speakeasies to get a drink before dinner. Happy hour as we know it today!

These are just 5 of the better happy hours in Las Vegas - at least some of my favorites. Remember though, happy hour deals change often, so be sure to check the restaurant’s website or social media for updates before popping in for a drink.

Great 'hoppy' hour specials include $5 LVBC drafts, $13 LVBC flights, $5 house wine, $6 well drinks. Sloppy Joe Sliders, fried pickles - that are AWESOME - and a really great "pubcuterie." I'm not the biggest beer drinker, but this place has some of the best beers in Las Vegas. Do a flight, and try a few!

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The Spot has some GREAT food! And one of their favorites, and mine, is offered on their happy hour menu - their pork belly burnt ends. YUM!!!! Six chicken wings for $8. Happy hour is in the bar only, of course, and they do it from 3pm-6pm, AND again at 9pm-close.

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Yes, the Cheesecake Factory. They have always had a great happy hour menu! Sliders, pot stickers, hot pretzel bites, spinach and cheese dip, fried zucchini, a happy hour burger, and tons more. Several delightful cocktails for $8.50, draft beers $4.95, bottled beer $3.95. Seriously - you can't go wrong! Try the fried zucchini - just like my grandma's!

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Lazy Dog is just a fun place overall - and you can bring your dog! Happy hour lettuce wraps, crispy brussels sprouts, buffalo cauliflower. $4 wine, $1 off their draft beers. Woof!

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Echo & Rig is one of the best off strip steakhouses in Las Vegas, and in my opinion - still fairly reasonable. Their happy hour food menu is small, but mighty! A $3 Hotdog - the best hot dog ever! $4 Steak and egg, and Butcher fries with prime steak, homemade teriyaki, and scallions. Half off all draft & bottled beers, half off premium well liquor, $5 house wine, and always a $3 cocktail! It's great, but get there early, it gets busy!

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