I'm not saying I believe that an animal can predict the weather. I believe that animals are more in tune with climate changes than humans, but that doesn't mean that I believe a single animal waking up on a single morning can accurately forecast the timing of spring. If it could I would truly be impressed. I mean, if a bunch of people stood at the foot of my bed on an average winter morning waiting for me to wake up and say something prophetic they'd be in trouble. If I slept well and you gave me thirty seconds to think about it, I might be able to tell you what day of the week it is. Other than that the only thing you're likely to hear is the sound of my fist hitting the snooze button.
My point is, while I don't put much credence* in Groundhog Day, I'm not completely ready to wash my hands of the concept. Especially on one of those rare years, like this one, that the little fella doesn't see his shadow and gives me something to look forward to. That being said, I was so disappointed to read this article that basically seems to say it's all a sham. He doesn't see much? The result is decided in advance? By people? I'm totally bummed.
Time to crawl back in bed and hibernate. Wake me when it's spring.
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*It's not spelled "creedence"? Really?
2 comments:
From the article: ...decided in advance by 14 members of the Inner Circle, who don tuxedos and top hats for the event.
I think that gives it away. These guys would like us to believe they have that sort of influence but really, they're just playing at being dignitaries. Any group calling itself the Inner Circle which nonetheless manages to leak information like this... they're like the ROTC of sects.
It'd be nice to speak groundhog, though. Bet Phil has some pretty ripe opinions about the "Inner Circle."
If I were a groundhog, I'd say more winter was coming just to get back at them for waking me up.
Also, I'd like to give JES a high five for her comment.
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