Today is February Second, famously known for its title as 'Groundhog Day.' On this day, Punxsutawney Phil (Prognosticator of Prognosticators) felt obligated enough to grace us with his presence, and doom us to another six weeks of winter. Doesn't it ever strike you as odd that we rely on a furry little rodent to tell us what the weather will be for the next few months? I guess it's because he's "cute" that we trust him more than educated, professional weathermen (not that they know what they're doing either). In a few years, probably more people will go to Phil the rodent's funeral than weatherman and famous Asian writer Su Tong. Another thing I wondered about is whether or not the groundhogs in the business of prognostication ever contradict eachother. Do Smith Lake Jake and Punxsutawney Phil get along? I wouldn't imagine so, since they're competing for the same crowd in the same business.
Anyway, glad to see that Phil utilized his pessimistic capabilities.
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Smith Lake Jake is such a friendly little hat wearing groundhog, he loves everybody. I am sure that he would love Punxsutawney Phil. I know that Smith Lake Jake would get along with Phil just fine.
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