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Capital Weather Gang Archive: Humor
Snowmageddon makes "new words and slang" list
The Baltimore Sun's Frank Roylance reports the term "Snowmageddon" - which caught fire last February from use on this blog was added to Merriam-Webster online dictionary's "New Words and Slang" list.
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Jason Samenow
| February 18, 2011; 10:10 AM ET |
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When is love most in the air?
The headline poses the question "when is love most in the air"? Is it amidst winter's bundle up chill and picturesque blankets of snow, fall's crisp, fresh air and vibrant colors, spring's emergent warmth and blossoming flora, or summer's steamy days and soft, warm nights?
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Jason Samenow
| February 14, 2011; 12:20 PM ET |
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Poll: Cold weather means more sex for some
So the Associated Press (AP) hooked up with Weather Underground to do a poll on weather, moods and sex. It found four in 10 Americans say the weather affects their mood, and winter by far is the season most likely to leave them feeling down. On the other hand, 15 percent of Americans who were cooped up by the weather reported having more sex than usual.
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Jason Samenow
| February 7, 2011; 12:20 PM ET |
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Name Chicago's snowstorm
Guess what? The Chicago Tribune is encouraging suggestions for naming the monumental storm that just buried Chicago with almost 2 feet of snow and 10 foot drifts. As we Washingtonians are now pros at naming storms, let's give our Windy City neighbors some help.
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Steve Tracton
| February 3, 2011; 10:30 AM ET |
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No shadow for groundhog Phil: Winter to end?
On the 125th anniversary of Groundhog's Day in Punxsutawney, Pa., groundhog Phil failed to see his shadow this morning at 7:25 a.m. amidst overcast skies, light rain showers, and temperatures in the mid-30s. According to folklore, no shadow for Phil means there will be an early spring whereas had he seen his shadow, it would have signified six more weeks of winter.
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Jason Samenow
| February 2, 2011; 7:25 AM ET |
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And the awards for 'Best Snow Comments' go to...
For the past few years, I've compiled the 'best of' comments from the first major snowstorms of the season for the D.C. area. Every year, the range of emotions exhibited here on Capital Weather Gang never cease to amaze me. Here's a sampling of your snow comments that stood out during this winter's first major snowstorm.
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Ann Posegate
| January 27, 2011; 12:40 PM ET |
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