This is one time where television really fails to capture the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather

This is one time where television really fails to capture the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather - Phil Connors (Groundhog Day)

I should be busy working on my application for grad school or working out preparing for the upcoming triathlon season, or even working on things for my upcoming nuptials in October; but alas, it is Groundhog Day and I would be remiss if I didn't take a few moments to share my thoughts with everyone on my favorite non-holiday holiday: Groundhog Day.

First of all, bravo to Danny Rubin and Harold Ramis for writing the 1993 screenplay.  The premise of the movie is quite simple - a miserable man is forced to live the same terrible day over and over again.  The success of the movie does not rely on the premise alone.  Groundhog Day was the perfect subject.  A formerly nondescript holiday which typically resulted in a blurb on the morning news, if that.  Groundhog Day was a joke.  The movie based on the tribulations of Phil Connors (Bill Murray) took that joke and actually made it funny.

I could continue and go on a long blithering analysis of the movie and hypothesize about the messages the movie is conveying.  But, I would rather list out some of my favorite quotes:

• This is one time where television really fails to capture the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather.
• (Waiter drops tray of plates) Gus: Yeah, just put that anywhere pal!
• Phil takes sip of drink then says to waiter: can i have another one of these, with some booze in it?
• Ned: Hey, what are you doing for dinner? Phil: ...something else.
• Rita: are you drunk? Phil: No, drunk's more fun.
• I'll give you a prediction about the weather...Its gonna be cold, its gonna be gray, and its gonna last you for the rest of your life.
• That's not bad for a quadruped. You gotta check your mirrors...Side of your eyes, side of your eyes...Don't drive angry!
• Do you want to throw up here, or in the car - I think... both.
• Doctor: You know what I think you need Phil: a biopsy? Doctor: no, a psychiatrist. 
• I'm A god, not THE God.

Timeless quotes, a timeless film.  Thank you Mr. Rubin and Mr. Ramis for filling my February 2nd with purpose.  Without Groundhog Day, February 2nd would be cold, gray, and last me the rest of my life.