this post was submitted on 03 Feb 2026
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[–] VicksVaporBBQrub@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 month ago

Meanwhile, this critter just basking, wild, unaware of our gregorian calendarical follies.

[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] wallybeavis@lemmy.today 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Not sure, but I think it is a reference to one of the Old Gods of North America - Punxsutawney Phil. As he rises from his ancient winter slumber, if he sees his shadow, there will be 6 more weeks of winter

[–] ToastedRavioli@midwest.social 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Concord Casimir, while not a groundhog, is a weather-predicting cat whose forecast is based on how he eats his annual pierogi meal. He resides in Concord, Ohio, on the outskirts of Cleveland

As if Cleveland couldnt be any more confusing of a place

[–] wallybeavis@lemmy.today 2 points 1 month ago

Concord Casimir

I've heard of Casimir! I've seen him on the news in the past

[–] Grass@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

I was puzzled at first because I thought they were frogs