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[deleted] t1_j727alm wrote

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MisterPaulCraig OP t1_j72c7sy wrote

In Canada, our famous-est groundhog is called "Wiarton Willie", so we already live in a multi-groundhog reality. Once you've gone that far, what's another 60+?

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Drewcifer81 t1_j73cye1 wrote

We'll allow it, but only if you start referring to the presenter's actions as "Showing everyone their Willie"

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Into-the-stream t1_j74k5a1 wrote

honestly, I used to throw in with Wharton willy, but today I learned of the existence of Manitoba merv, the weather predicting golf club cover: https://groundhog-day.com/groundhogs/manitoba-merv

Also of note, in some cites in the usa they have replaced their ground hogs with wide mouthed bass, a bullfrog, a duck, and a cat. Seems the "ground hog" of Groundhog Day is just a suggestion.

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MisterPaulCraig OP t1_j74wcek wrote

“Groundhog” is more like a job title than a formal designation

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hopelesscaribou t1_j74kzcs wrote

Wiarton Willie is our main Canadian dude.

Willie is successful 90 per cent of the time, proving Canucks rule the weather prognostication game.

Punxsutawney Phil has the experience, but his accuracy is a sad 39 per cent. He’s a glamour groundhog consumed by fame.

RIP Fred la Marmotte

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