Tuesday, 2 February 2016

Groundhog Appreciation Day

Many of us thoughtlessly and mercilessly mock the poor Groundhog's weather-forecasting abilities.


But please remember that the poor little bugger has a hard job to do and it's not getting any easier because of shifting weather patterns.



We should be grateful that the selfless Groundhog persists in performing this thankless task. Who would do his job if he didn't? Not the apathetic Honey Badger, that's for goddamn sure --


Or the equally lazy Slothy McSloth.


Beavers already have a full-time job being the national symbol of Canada, so they don't have the time to take on additional duties --


And the job certainly couldn't be done by anyone in the Otter family because they all have short attention spans and anger management issues.


So hug a Groundhog today and thank him for his service!

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45 comments:

  1. LL Cool JoeTuesday, February 02, 2016

    I know I'm gonna sound thick, that's because I am, but what is Groundhog Day?

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  2. anne marie in phillyTuesday, February 02, 2016

    HEE HEE HEE! actually, phil the groundhog lives closer to pittsburgh than philly. lil bastard rodent!

    "groundhog day" is one of my all-time fave movies!

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  3. UnknownTuesday, February 02, 2016

    Great post, I love the movie "Groundhog Day"!

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  4. AnonymousTuesday, February 02, 2016

    For an otter to say "otterfucker" doesn't that imply that the otter sees having sex with other otters is derisive? That poor, self-loathing otter.
    I don't rely on groundhogs, my Winter predictions come form Michael Buble. If Michael Buble sings a song on television after Christmas, we have 6 more weeks of Winter, but if he goes back into hibernation immediately after Christmas, Winter is over.

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  5. mxtodis123Tuesday, February 02, 2016

    Waiting now to see if Staten Island Chuck sees his shadow. Meanwhile, I'll check to see what time Groundhog Day comes on. Love it.
    Mary

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  6. Marie SmithTuesday, February 02, 2016

    Didn't one of the Canadian groundhogs die a few days ago? Mink might be a good substitute since everyone is gone off fur now.

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  7. DEZMONDTuesday, February 02, 2016

    otters are such crazy beings! They should hire them as comedians in sitcoms

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  8. The Dancing CroneTuesday, February 02, 2016

    Happy groundhog day, Debra! :D

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  9. DebiTuesday, February 02, 2016

    I love that coat of arms! I have meet Wiarton Willy! We have had quite a few wobbly pops together during my rebellious years! He is the last to report, as he celebrates EVERYday! with zest and vigor! If Clowns can be politicians, then rodents can for cast our weather! CHEERS! xo

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  10. JeanneTuesday, February 02, 2016

    Happy Groundhog Day to you! :o) Our local Prairie Dog didn't see his shadow this morning. He was real lucky if he could get out of his burrow because of all the snow! lol
    p.s. LOVE the shield for Canada!

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  11. AnonymousTuesday, February 02, 2016

    yes ,, leave the beavers alone,, they have enough work to do, lol,,
    apparently one saw his shadow and one did not,, we are in for more winter ,, I don't need a rodent to tell me that,

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  12. UnknownTuesday, February 02, 2016

    I've given this post a lot of consideration, and I have to say that the groundhog really gets the raw end of the deal when it comes to the whole human/rodent interaction spectrum.

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  13. Hot guysTuesday, February 02, 2016

    Oh my Gosh... :o

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  14. Dixie@dcreliefTuesday, February 02, 2016

    "Debs," this is one of your finest!!! Hahahaha :))

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  15. eTuesday, February 02, 2016

    Thanks for the lolz, D!

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  16. bj Tuesday, February 02, 2016

    that shield for Canada had me laughing out loud...:)

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  17. RommyTuesday, February 02, 2016

    Tee -hee...I'm in Pennsylvania, the most famous groundhog's home state.

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  18. jaz@octoberfarmTuesday, February 02, 2016

    i would feel bad that winter is going to be over early but it never actually happened at all this year. damn.

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  19. AnonymousTuesday, February 02, 2016

    I love the Canadian beaver rampant on the field of red.

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  20. LeannaTuesday, February 02, 2016

    Great memes darlin. You out did me again.

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  21. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comTuesday, February 02, 2016

    Bwahaha at the apathetic honey badger. One wonders if he's bred by a jackass and sloth.

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  22. MrsDuncanMahoganyTuesday, February 02, 2016

    Winnipeg Willow just passed away. But being Winnipeg, we will have winter until August.

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  23. turquoisemoonTuesday, February 02, 2016

    Honestly, I didn't even think about it, till I saw your post...hahaha...made my day!!!

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  24. This N ThatTuesday, February 02, 2016

    I have known "Pux" to see his shadow in the pouring rain..I have always said that he sees his shadow because of all the spotlights on him..He proved me wrong this year...

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  25. Bill LislemanTuesday, February 02, 2016

    good collection of odd groundhog stuff. Yes the honey badger would be like the Donald Trump version of Groundhog Day. You ask the wrong question and get a fight instead of an answer.

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  26. Magic Love CrowTuesday, February 02, 2016

    LOL!!!!!! Well, our Groundhog said six more weeks of winter. We really haven't had a winter, so I am hoping he is right! Thanks for making my day!!!

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  27. JonoTuesday, February 02, 2016

    Love the new Canadian coat of arms! A family of otters planted themselves in one of my ponds and ate all the goldfish. There were little piles of gold flecked otter poop all around the next day.

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  28. RosemaryTuesday, February 02, 2016

    I sadly can't hug a groundhog we don't have them here!!!

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  29. yellowdoggrannyTuesday, February 02, 2016

    stealing a few of these..I personally would like to steal ole Phil the day before they take him out..see what happens.

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  30. BirdieTuesday, February 02, 2016

    It is 6 more weeks of winter here but that is because the sun rarely shines on this part of the world. There is a reason why the entire population is Vitamin D deficient.

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  31. MarthaTuesday, February 02, 2016

    McSloth...BAHAHAHA!! This was so funny. We have a family of groundhogs living under our shed. I've tried hugging them but they're having none of it. And boy can the little stinkers run fast! :)

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  32. Mistress MaddieTuesday, February 02, 2016

    Phil ,the famous Groundhog was not to far from where I was originally from. I actually find groundhogs rather cute. And the honey badger? Would not want to run into one of them.........

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  33. LindaTuesday, February 02, 2016

    I loved this post! Hilarious....
    So....is winter over?
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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  34. Professor ChaosTuesday, February 02, 2016

    Groundhog Day should just be a day to celebrate how cute groundhogs are. There should also be otter day, beaver day, kitten day, bunny day, etc.

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  35. AdamTuesday, February 02, 2016

    the groundhog has spoken

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  36. Insomniac's AtticTuesday, February 02, 2016

    I think I need me an otter for a pet. :)

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  37. Ms MisantropiaWednesday, February 03, 2016

    SO many cute rodents!

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  38. Magaly GuerreroWednesday, February 03, 2016

    I wouldn't ask anything else of that beaver... She looks pissed.

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  39. BBWednesday, February 03, 2016

    That cracked me up! I am always in awe of how much notoriety that little rodent gets! LOL.

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  40. bj Wednesday, February 03, 2016

    back by to say thanks so much for coming to our son's birthday. :)
    xo

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  41. klahanieWednesday, February 03, 2016

    Hi human, Debra,

    Ah yes, Groundhog Appreciation Day. Right up there with Beaver Appreciation Day, eh!

    Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

    Penny xx

    Hi human, Debra,

    Ah yes, Groundhog Appreciation Day. Right up there with Beaver Appreciation Day, eh!

    Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

    Penny xx

    Hi human, Debra,

    Ah yes, Groundhog Appreciation Day. Right up there with Beaver Appreciation Day, eh!

    Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,

    Penny xx

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  42. G. B. MillerThursday, February 04, 2016

    Winter? What winter? There's been no stinking winter here in CT.

    Thanks for the morning chuckle, especially with the last GIF there.

    Father Nature's Corner

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  43. AnonymousThursday, February 04, 2016

    Hahaha, the otter is the best :-). Have fun in your buzzzy February month!

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  44. Empty Nest InsiderSaturday, February 06, 2016

    Are you an otter whisperer? Loved the honey badger too, and I'll think twice before taking groundhogs for granted! This was oh so funnny and very clever, Debra!

    Julie

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  45. GuillaumeSaturday, February 06, 2016

    For me the second of February is Candlemas. And groundhogs are the rodents we call "siffleux".

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