PETA, Punxsutawney Phil and Groundhog Day

PETA suggests 'weather reveal' cake to replace famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil
PETA is pitching an edible alternative to Punxsutawney Phil predicting the weather this upcoming Groundhog Day: A cake that when cut is blue or pink.
PETA wants to replace Punxsutawney Phil with vegan cake
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is calling to ax a beloved American tradition – and to replace it with what it calls a "delicious" vegan substitution.
PETA calls to end Groundhog Day tradition, replace Punxsutawney Phil with 'vegan weather reveal cake'
In a Jan. 20 statement, PETA announced that it has offered the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club a free vegan cake every year if it allows Punxsutawney Phil to retire.
PETA Proposes Groundhog Day ‘Weather Reveal’ Cake To Retire Punxsutawney Phil, Club Responds
Punxsutawney Phil may soon be out of a job—if PETA has its way. The animal rights organization sent a letter on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, urging the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to retire its famed groundhog to a sanctuary and replace him with a vegan “Weather Reveal” cake.
PETA calls for Punxsutawney Phil to be replaced by ‘weather reveal’ cake on Groundhog Day
In place of a groundhog predicting the seasons, the animal rights group said a “weather reveal” cake would function like a gender reveal cake, with blue meaning a longer winter and pink meaning an early spring.
Should we cancel Groundhog Day? How about a weather reveal cake instead
PETA recommends that Punxsutawney Phil and his family should "retire to a reputable sanctuary" instead of taking part in the annual tradition.
PETA proposes replacing Punxsutawney Phil with a cake for Groundhog Day
In a letter to Tom Dunkel, president of The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, PETA President Ingrid Newkirk used puns to emphasize the organization's request. She wrote that allowing Phil to retire and be replaced by the cake "would allow you to still make tourism dough while showing Phil a slice of decency."
PETA offers to replace Punxsutawney Phil with vegan cake
Groundhog Day is just around the corner, and PETA is again trying to offer up an alternative to Punxsutawney Phil.
PETA Suggests Replacing Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day with a 'Weather Reveal' Cake
PETA has suggested that Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who predicts whether winter will go on for six more weeks or spring will arrive early, should be replaced with a vegan 'weather reveal' cake on Groundhog Day.
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Groundhog Day facts: What to know about the American tradition that is meant to predict spring
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive.