I just heard a story on the news about how it was Groundhog Day (something that had slipped my mind) and how Punxsutawney Phil had reported an early spring.

That reminded me of another thing I hate. Can someone please explain to me what the point of this is?

Especially since, apparently, Phil has a 39% success rate. Very poor for a guy who works one day a year. It's a wonder he still has a job.