If the groundhog sees his shadow, there'll be 6 more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, then it'll be...about a month and a half...

I always thought it was a dumb day, but it led to a good movie. So it's got that going for it, which is nice.

People like traditions. I think it gives us some consistency and familiarity in this wild roller coaster called life

It's my annual excuse to watch one of my favorite Bill Murray movies.

By the time February arrives people are sick of winter. This tradition gives them a reason to go out, celebrate, and have a little fun. It breaks up the monotony and they are happy that there are just six more weeks of winter to endure.

I pretty much think that everyone knows it is silly but it can also be fun for the ones who need a little break. No harm is done. I don't pay attention to it.

Bill Murray

I like to think of work as Ground Hog Day.

I've always loved Grounghog Day. It's my favorite holiday.

The science of... Groundhog Day

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Why is April Fools Day still or thing? Tradition!

I think any excuse to have a good time . I don't know if you have ever been to a groundhog festival, but they are fun. Around here we also have Mike The Headlesa Chicken Days, Mike was a chicken that got his neck wrung but lived for a long time (a year or more) as his owner fed and watered him with a little dropper in his neck. Seriously lol. You can look him up, Mike is pretty famous. Even if it is stupid, its a lot of fun .

I think it is great. It is just a tradition for fun that no one puts any stock into. This is my hope for all religious traditions at some point. Nothing wrong with having a little fun.

Ground Hog day a cross quarter day halfway between winter and spring, Halloween is another between Fall, and winter both are old pagan tradition if Christians only knew. lol The movie is one of my favs.

Party day in Punxsutawney Pa.. lol

Tradition....rather silly but tradition... Does not bother me one way or another.

Why is Christmas still a thing or Easter,Halloween or Valentine day(which isn't even actually a thing)

It’s for shits and giggles. Everyone knows it’s make believe.

I ask myself that question...21st century!!! Damn!!!

You mean to say it is a real thing? We just gamble on cockroach and cane toad races.

Probably no stupider than many traditions and celebrations ... it's clearly rubbish but I am sure most people know that and just go along with it for fun.

It's a thing as long as there is profit and a reason to celebrate. Some people still like it -- obviously. I prefer the movie.

For me, Groundhog Day is is burned into my memory as one of Bill Murray's best roles. Well, except for Stripes.

I'm still trying to figure out July 4 and fireworks.

I don't even know how ground hogs can climb trees, but they do. Both my dog and I have seen it. They are magical and my dog says the slow ones taste good.

I think Bill Murray will be the reason this practice is continued into the distant future. Damn I love me some Bill Murray.