Triskaidekaphilia Comic: Why 13 Stripes on the American Flag? #2259309 (License: Personal Use)

This four-panel comic by IvSchee features a father asking his son how many stripes are on the American flag; the son replies “thirteen,” then defends his answer with enthusiasm when questioned further. The punchline reveals the boy’s triskaidekaphilia-his fondness for the number 13-highlighting both patriotism and playful numeracy. The kitchen setting and expressive characters add warmth and relatability.

Used in educational blogs, social media posts, or classroom resources about U.S. history, numeracy, or psychological quirks like triskaidekaphilia; targets users seeking light-hearted, informative content about American symbols or cognitive biases.