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Punxsutawney Phil Is in Trouble With the Law

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:50:05 +0000

The official first day of spring may have been earlier this week, but one prosecutor in Ohio thinks that winter has gone on far too long—and he blames a certain prognosticatory rodent. Punxsutawney Phil, the renowned groundhog meteorologist from Pennsylvania, emerged from his burrow in Gobbler’s Knob this past February 2 and declared that there [...]

Weekend Jacktivities!

Jill Daniels — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:15:29 +0000

So if you haven’t heard Punxatawney Phil didn’t see his shadow today and you know what that means! Spring will be arriving early this year! Yeah it’s hard to believe after all the snow we got last night and how cold it’s been over the last week but still he didn’t see his shadow! While [...]

This Groundhog Day, Celebrate 'Bill Murray Appreciation Day'

Mike Moody — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:23:45 +0000

Sometimes it seems like the whole world has got Bill Murray’s back. And why not? Dude’s one of the most charismatic actors roaming around Hollywood. He has been for years. He’s the wry, witty, unflappable uncle everyone wants to hang out with. He’s hilarious, sardonic, and super talented. So it comes as no surprise that [...]

12 Groundhog Day Memes From Punxsutawney Phil

Alyssa Kramer — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:01:18 +0000

Everyone’s favorite day involving a rodent is FINALLY HERE. But what will his prediction hold? More winter? More spring? More Playing What We Want all day, every day? He’s so wise! While we wait anxiously for Phil’s verdict, we went ahead and put together some original Groundhog Day memes to pass the time.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Groundhog Day

Danny Groner — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:56:03 +0000

Groundhog Day was first celebrated on February 2, 1886 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, but the legend of the groundhog’s prognosticating prowess was first established a year later. A group of devoted followers went to Gobbler’s Knob to spread word that the little rodent had special powers to determine the length of the winter.

If the furry mascot emerges from its cave only to scamper back in without spotting its shadow, we should rejoice: Winter would be ending soon. However, if the sun that morning allows the groundhog to see its shadow the winter weather will go on for an additional six weeks.

5 Famous Weather Predicting Groundhogs You've Never Heard Of

Dave After Dark — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:38 +0000

It’s Groundhog Day…again. According to legend, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow, it will leave showing that winter will soon end. If it is sunny, the groundhog will see its shadow and go back into its burrow, and the winter weather will continue for six more weeks. The largest Groundhog Day celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The most famous weather man in Punxsutawney is Punxsutawney Phil. However, Phil isn’t the only groundhog to predict weather. Eric Meier and I worked hard researching different groundhogs. Here’s 5 Famous Groundhogs You’ve Never Heard Of.

Really, More Snow…WTF?!?

Brad Hohman — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:54:46 +0000

Its been nearly two months since that little rodent Punxsutawney Phil popped out of his stump and told us all that it would be an early spring. Hey, he had a 50/50 shot at getting it right...it looks like he is a typical weatherman. In fact, in the 125 years he has been predicting the start of spring, he has only been correct 39% of the time.

Get PETA on the Horn.

Jillian Benedict — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:00:25 +0000

This week we “celebrated” Groundhog Day. And I want to know who’s idea it was to reach into a hole and pull a rodent – with very large teeth, mind you – out of a nice, warm, peaceful slumber? Seriously, what part of this “tradition” actually predicts the weather? (Sidebar: Maybe we should trust a [...]