Thats one phrase that could be used to describe the 1993 comedy groundhog day, starring. Groundhog day trivia 5 things you didnt know about the quirky holiday before there was groundhog day the movie, there was groundhog day the weird and random holiday. This is his fourth year on the story, and he makes no effort to hide his frustration. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Punxsutawney phil is the official groundhog forecaster on february 2, but many states have their own like new yorks pothole pete. Click on the image of the printable then select the download or print icon to access the trivia questions and answers. Feb 12, 2018 15 repeatable facts about groundhog day. Shooting for no country for old men was interrupted for a day due to a smoke cloud.
Posted jan 27, 2018 bill murray stars in the 1993 comedy groundhog day. By alina bradford live science contributor 17 february 2017. Groundhog day has roots in the germanic tradition of candlemas day where locals would rely on the gestures of badgers or hedgehogs to inform them. On similar lines, a special groundhog named punxsutawney phil in pennsylvania comes out of its burrow every year on february 2. Well, if you think so, let us tell you that the origin of. Bill murray plays a tv weatherman forced to live the same day feb.
They grow up to 25 inches long and can live for 10 years in captivity. Groundhog day is less than a week away meaning a certain groundhogs name is on everybodys lips. Top 10 damn interesting facts about groundhog day living hours. For starters, punxsutawney phils real name is ridiculously long. Its origins date back to ancient european weather lore, when a sacred bear or badger was the weather predictor instead of the groundhog. Tradition dictates that if a groundhog sees its shadow that day, there will. Groundhog day has a fascinating history behind its origin.
The studio offered the role to tom hanks and michael keaton, who both turned it down, and. The tradition is rooted in pennsylvania dutch folklore and superstition. Since then the day and tradition has spread throughout the united states. Though its hard to imagine groundhog day without bill murray, he wasnt the only actor.
Punxsutawney phil gained more national fame in the 1993 movie groundhog day. First he uses this to his advantage, then comes the realisation that he is doomed to spend the rest of eternity in the same place. On awaking the following day he discovers that its groundhog day again, and again, and again. Test your knowledge with 10 fill in the blank, 10 multiple choice, and 10 true or false questions related to groundhog day. Movies dg this category is for questions and answers related to groundhog day. Heres are 10 facts to add to your groundhog trivia. Groundhog day is unlike any other holiday in the us. Jan 29, 2019 8 surprising things you didnt know about groundhog day. Its a day when townsfolk in punxsutawney, pennsylvania, gather in gobblers knob to watch as an unsuspecting furry marmot is plucked from his burrow to predict the weather for the rest of the winter. Groundhog day began as a pennsylvanian german celebration in the1800s in pennsylvania. According to legend, if the groundhog comes out of his burrow on february 2nd and does not see his shadow then, spring will come early. There are exactly 38 days depicted in groundhog day, either partially or in full.
It is also believed that if the groundhog comes out of its hole and sees its shadow, we are in store for 40 more days of winter. The first official groundhog day was celebrated on february 2, 1887 at gobblers knob in punxsutawney, pennsylvania. Groundhog day trivia 5 things you didnt know about the. Randy is actually a punxsutawney resident, and has a shop downtown. A small rodent comes out of the burrow, looks for its shadow, and based on it, predicts the end of winters. The swedish title of this movie translates as monday the entire week. As per the tradition, if it sees its shadow, winter will continue for six more weeks. Fun groundhog facts and groundhog day facts for kids kids.
This day is the official holiday of the university of texas at irving where they have a big celebration each year. As the myth of groundhog day goes, if a groundhog sees its shadow on february 2, winter will last another six weeks. On this day, 25 years ago, the classic movie, groundhog day was released. Groundhog day is a popular tradition celebrated on feb. Falling midway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, february 2 is a significant day in several. According to the website wolfgnards, connors spends eight years, eight months and sixteen days trapped in. Today, groundhog day is celebrated with a groundhog prediction, festivities. Groundhog facts also known as woodchucks, groundhogs belong to a group of large ground squirrels known as marmots. It is the one day a year where we throw logic to the wind and listen to the forecast of a rodent that lives underground. And while punxsutawney phils handlers maintain 100 percent accuracy in his. During the filming of groundhog day, bill murray was bitten by the groundhog twice during shooting. We recreated andie macdowells favorite drink from the movie groundhog day. Feb 02, 2016 24 facts you never knew about bill murrays greatest movie groundhog day.
The 1993 movie groundhog day starring bill murray took place in punxsutawney, pennsylvania and made the holiday even more popular. Jul, 20 read cnn s fast facts about groundhog day, an american tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. The settlers found that groundhogs were plentiful and were the most intelligent and sensible animal to carry on the legend of candlemas day. In rubins version, the movie begins as phil is living through february 2nd again and using that knowledge to his advantage. But how much do you really know about punxsutawney phil, the great weather predictor.
A bunch of other actors almost played phil connors. Jan 30, 2019 explore groundhog day s shadowy history as well as interesting facts about the custom. Groundhog day is a 1993 american fantasy comedy film directed by harold ramis and written by ramis and danny rubin. The cultcomedy groundhog day movie featuring bill murray attempts to explore this theme and emerges as an ultimate feelgood movie exploring the real meaning of life.
Surprising groundhog facts for groundhog day readers digest. And dont forget your booties cause its cold out there today. He can be found in the city park every groundhog day carving and selling his wooden sculptures. No matter how many times you watch bill murray wake up to the sounds of i got you babe in groundhog day, there are a ton of facts and interesting trivia you still dont know about the movie. Thats one phrase that could be used to describe the 1993 comedy groundhog day, starring bill murray, andie macdowell and chris elliot. Forecast, facts, and folklore groundhog day is celebrated every year on february 2, and in 2020, it falls on sunday. If the groundhog sees a shadow, then it goes back into its burrow and winter will last 6 more weeks.
After all, that is what you saw in the groundhog day movie, right. Jan 31, 2020 5 things you probably didnt know about groundhog day. And while we appreciate some good tom cruise action, the plot looks a whole lot like groundhog day with a lot more explosions. It stars bill murray as phil connors, a tv weatherman who, during an assignment covering the annual groundhog day event, is caught in a time loop, repeatedly reliving the same day. In harold ramiss groundhog day 1993, an intriguing comedy about repeating the past, bill murray is phil connors, an arrogantly selfcentered and cynical tv weatherman, sent for the fifth time to the small town of punxsutawney, pa to cover the groundhog ceremony held every february 2nd. The movie, however, does not specify what day of the week it is supposed to be, and groundhog day in 1993 was actually on a tuesday. The ice sculptures featured in the movie called winged victory were carved by randy rupert, a. Bill murray stars in the 1993 comedy groundhog day. Phil had a full schedule and was not able to partake in the filming of the movie. What would you do if you find yourself in this situation. Entertainment 10 crazy facts about groundhog day you never knew but should punxsutawney phil was once a delicious meal and the film starring bill murray was not even filmed in pennsylvania. Jan 29, 2015 to get in the spirit of groundhog day whether you want six more weeks of winter or not here are 10 fun facts about the holiday.
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