Staten Island Chuck

Staten Island Chuck (Charles G. Hogg)

Punxsutawney Phil

Punxsutawney Phil

I’m done. Have a crack at it if you wish.

So, as you can see I’ve run out of ideas.

Okay, now I’m just reaching.

Yeah

Reppin’ NYC

This seemed like a good idea when I thought of it.

Punxsutawney Phil, the Pennsylvania groundhog famous for making midwinter weather forecasts, had his moment in the spotlight early Thursday and declared that winter is far from over. But the competition begs to differ.

Staten Island Chuck

Chuck: I wouldn’t call it begging, lets just say I’m right right and Phil is wrong.

Chuck: Protective gloves? Punk!

The Staten Island Zoo in New York City. 

Groundhog Day 2012. Staten Island Chuck did not see his shadow, and springtime weather was declared just around the corner. Perhaps best of all for Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who had the task of holding Chuck up for all to see, there was no repeat of the 2009 performance during which the animal bit the mayor’s finger.

Still, Bloomberg wasn’t taking any chances. He wore protective gloves.

— Tina Susman in New York

(Source: photos.silive.com)

This guy better have some good news tomorrow.

(Source: wnes)