Animal rights advocates propose replacing the traditional Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog Day event with a 'Weather Reveal' Cake. The cake would indicate whether winter will linger or spring will arrive early based on its color. The proposal highlights the stress and disturbance caused to Phil by the crowds and media attention.
Each year, we ask a rodent whether or not he sees his shadow, and depending on these scientific results, we find out if spring will come early or if winter will linger.Instead, they'd like to replace Pennsylvania's treasured Punxsutawney Phil tradition with a "Weather Reveal" Cake. Think of it the same way expectant parents throw gender reveal parties and cut into a cake to find out if they're having a boy or a girl.
The news release says that this swap "would allow you to still make tourism dough while showing Phil a slice of decency."
ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUNDHOG DAY TRADITION Punxsutawney PHIL CAKE REVEAL
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