_In the wild, groundhogs can live up to six years, with two or three being average. In captivity, groundhogs are reported to live from 9–14 years, with the original Wiarton Willie being said to have lived for 22. _From Wikipedia, FWIW. Pourtnoy presumably is in captivity, and thus presumably only middle-aged.
I’ve already decided I’m taking the week off from work and going into hiding (aka a spa resort) when I turn 50 to avoid my coworkers gleeful “celebrating”. I’m just glad that 40 is no longer over the hill!
Sisyphos over 12 years ago
When a guy’s door is closed during hibernation season, mad birthday revellers should BACK OFF!
Rakkav over 12 years ago
_In the wild, groundhogs can live up to six years, with two or three being average. In captivity, groundhogs are reported to live from 9–14 years, with the original Wiarton Willie being said to have lived for 22. _From Wikipedia, FWIW. Pourtnoy presumably is in captivity, and thus presumably only middle-aged.
TexTech over 12 years ago
Bravo! A masterful literary allusion.
BluePumpkin over 12 years ago
I’ve already decided I’m taking the week off from work and going into hiding (aka a spa resort) when I turn 50 to avoid my coworkers gleeful “celebrating”. I’m just glad that 40 is no longer over the hill!
Sherlock Watson over 12 years ago
When the groundhog sees his shadow, there are way too many candles on the birthday cake.
icewyche over 12 years ago
Today is my 44th birthday. Appropriate strip is appropriate. O_o