It’s Groundhog Day
by Ben Curtis
Last night I saw the film Groundhog Day for the first time in my life, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Wow was I surprised to discover today that it really is a real day!
The excellent Radio Open Source has an interesting post on this must-see film, and is doing a show on it tonight. Should be worth listening to.
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Posted: February 2nd, 2006 under geek stuff.
Comments: 5
Comments
Comment from Matt
Time: February 3, 2006, 12:15 am
As a Pennsylvanian, allow me to give this year’s Groundhog Day update. Punxatawney Phil saw his shadow today, so there will be 6 more weeks of winter. Fortunately it has been a very mild one here!
Comment from Ben
Time: February 3, 2006, 9:47 am
Thanks Phil! Sorry to hear about the on-going winter though…
Comment from Christian Muniz
Time: February 3, 2006, 8:52 pm
Ben,
I am a regular listener to you and Marina and have written you before.
I happen to work for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, in which is housed the State Tourism Office. We promote Groundhog Day, and believe it or not, it attracts international attention. TV crews from around the world show up.
The Germans even set up live feed/coverage to some of their movie theaters. I don’t know the full history, but it stems from German ancestry roots here in PA, which might explain the extra bit of craze the Germans have for it.
Visit www.visitpa.com and www.groundhog202.com for more information.
Christian
Comment from ValenciaSon
Time: January 8, 2008, 1:51 pm
I thought I was the only one who had a special place for this slightly dated movie. Cool.
Comment from Maria S.
Time: January 8, 2008, 8:27 pm
I am German and I am crazy about the movie. I watch it every chance I get and the recurring song “I’ve got you Babe” has become a family joke when dealing with our kids:):)
IMO, it is a classic already.
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