Happy Groundhog Day...

In local news, Punxsutawney Phil, the immortal and obese groundhog, has seen his shadow, and was immediately booed by thousands of spectators. In the words of one of his top-hat-clad posse, "Don't shoot the messenger..."
No one makes a bigger deal of Groundhog Day than us Pennsylvanians. Other so-called "groundhogs" can try to muscle in on Phil's glory, but none of those posers can boast his 39% success rate! And just look at that noble visage.

Such dignity. Ah, groundhog. You make us proud.

Factoid for today: The traditions of Groundhog Day stem from both the holiday of Candlemas and ancient European folklore, in which the groundhog was a badger or a bear.