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Winter

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Event

The Resume

    Begins on hibernal or winter solstice(December 21 or 22) and ends on spring equinox (March 20 or 21) in Northern Hemisphere countries
    Groundhog's Day (February 2nd) marks its midway point

Why Winter might be annoying:

    As Annie Lennox lyrically puts it: 'Cold Cold Cold.'
    It is the anthropomorphism of Old Man Winter.
    It gives cause for some mammals to go into a deep slumber and birds to fly the hell away to more temperate locations.
    Its effects make for increased heating bills, putting strains on family budgets.
    It causes some folks to come down with a case of cabin fever.
    We are led to believe a rodent on February 2 can let us know whether the 2nd half of winter will be mild or not so much, based on its shadowy appearance (or lack thereof)?

Why Winter might not be annoying:

    It completes the names of musicians Ophelie, Edgar and Johnny, and actors Eric, Alex and Ariel.
    It contains two major holidays - Christmas and New Year's Day (and for good measure St. Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day).
    Every four years the Winter Olympics (naturally) are held during its tenure.
    Ski buffs can't get enough of it.
    On extremely cold days it gets the global warming theorists to shut up for awhile.
    You're usually not bothered by pesky insects during winter.
    It helps give folks a better appreciation toward the other three seasons.

Credit: Scar Tactics


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 123 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 72 Votes: 65.28% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 260 Votes: 59.23% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 70 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 145 Votes: 57.24% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 338 Votes: 49.41% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 27 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 27 Votes: 40.74% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 59 Votes: 49.15% Annoying