Groundhog Club co-handler Al Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 134th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa Source: Barry Reeger/PAAt sunrise on Groundhog Day, members of Punxsutawney Phil’s top hat-wearing inner circle revealed the furry oracle’s prediction – his 134th “prognostication,” according to the Pennsylvania Tourism Office.
He then grasped the glove of a handler as a member of his inner circle announced that spring would come early this year.The annual event has its origins in a German legend that says if a furry rodent casts a shadow on 2 February, winter continues. If not, spring comes early.
Unfortunate angle...
Will Feb 8th be Irelands Ground Hog Day? Ge2020
Me I will stick to the old Candlemas fair n clear routine, Never trust a rodent.
Knob is right.
Punxsutawney Phil has a success rate of slightly less than 50%. It's almost as though he's a giant rodent and not a meteorologist at all.
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