The reason: they find it difficult to pronounce. Such multi-syllabic challenges as Fatareh Motamed-Aria, anthropocentrism, and Skwxwu7mesh roll trippingly off their golden tongues, but February puts them into a cold sweat. The word comes out as Feboobery, Fooberry and Ferooery.
Why, they lament, is this month so named? Why not a simple name like May or June? Answer: February was the month of purification among the ancient Romans, who, as we all know, badly needed purifying. The month takes its name from the Latin word "februo," meaning "I purify by sacrifice."
The Wise Old Disc Jockey has these words of comfort for tongue-tied announcers: "If February comes, can March be far behind?"
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