WEEKLY WHINE

Philling in the blanks

Have you ever wondered why Groundhog Day is such a big important fussy holiday? The second day of February has historically caused a great deal of confusion and uncertainty. Normally, we at GoobNet like confusion and uncertainty, because it's really neat. However, too much confusion and uncertainty can be hazardous to your health. Just ask Schrödinger's cat.

Anyway, we decided that we should try to reduce general levels of confusion and uncertainty, and that's best accomplished by taking some of your questions live on the air. Stand by to have your questions answered. Read the answers on our mark: three, two, one... mark.

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When did Groundhog Day start? - Ethel Guerova, Philadelphia, PA, USA

At midnight.

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Why is there a Groundhog Day? - James Phallopia, Victoria, BC, Canada

Someone came up with the idea for the film and then asked Bill Murray to be in it. He said yes, and so they made the film.

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What if Bill Murray came up with the idea for the film? - Allen Phallopia, Salem, OR, USA

Then he asked himself to be in it. Duh.

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¿Cómo se dice "Groundhog Day" en español? - Paulo Gazpacho, Bogotá, Colombia

No se dice "Groundhog Day" en español.

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What's the difference between Groundhog Day and an absurd holiday that wastes everyone's time and shows just how dense people are? - Albert Adams, Asmera, Eritrea

I don't know. What is the difference between Groundhog Day and an absurd holiday that wastes everyone's time and shows just how dense people are?

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There is no difference! Ha ha ha! - Albert Adams, Asmera, Eritrea

That's supposed to be funny?

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That last joke sucked. - Ludger Vittoriko, Bratislava, Slovakia

You're right.

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Here's a better joke: What's the difference between Bobby Knight and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin? - Jimmy Bysham, Tupelo, MS, USA

Steve has better aim with his chairs.

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Have you heard that one before? - Tom Shelley, Jefferson, MO, USA

Yes.

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Hasn't this Weekly Whine gotten a bit off topic? - Dr Tom Jack, Wigan, England, UK

No. Shut up.

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How do you spell "Punksatonney"? - Nora Fleming, Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA

Not like that.

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Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow yesterday? - Rudy Manfrenko, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Who the hell cares?