REPORT: Pacific Northwest Sues Annie Over False Claim That “The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow”

OLYMPIA, WA — In a dramatic turn of events, the states of Washington and Oregon have jointly filed a lawsuit against the iconic redhead Annie, accusing her of making false and misleading claims about the region's weather. The lawsuit specifically targets the promise made in her famous song that "the sun will come out tomorrow," a claim that residents of the Pacific Northwest have long found dubious at best.

The lawsuit, which was filed in the Washington State Superior Court, argues that Annie’s optimism has caused widespread emotional distress and unreasonable expectations among the region's residents. “For years, we’ve been holding out hope that tomorrow would bring us sunshine, only to be met with more rain and overcast skies,” said Washington State Attorney General Dale Downpour. “It’s time someone held Annie accountable for her bogus forecasting.”

Oregon officials echoed these sentiments, with Governor Tina Kotek stating, “We understand that Annie meant well, but the reality is that her sunny disposition does not align with the meteorological data for our region. Our residents deserve the truth, not false hope.”

The lawsuit cites multiple instances where Annie’s assurances of brighter weather failed to materialize, particularly during the months of November through April, when the Pacific Northwest is historically blanketed in relentless drizzle. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages to compensate for the emotional toll taken on those who woke up every day expecting a glimpse of sunshine, only to be disappointed by the usual gray gloom.

In response to the lawsuit, Annie's legal team has released a statement, insisting that the lyrics of the song are not meant to be taken literally. "The phrase 'the sun will come out tomorrow' is a metaphor for hope and perseverance, not a weather forecast," said her attorney. "We intend to vigorously defend Annie’s right to be optimistic."

Despite the legal wrangling, residents across the Pacific Northwest have expressed mixed feelings about the case. “Sure, it’s never sunny here, but Annie’s song got me through some pretty rough days,” said Seattle resident June Gloom. “I just wish she’d warned us to keep an umbrella handy.”

More to come.