February is probably when it is too late to wish someone a happy new year. Maybe MLK day is the point where its time to give up new-year wishes. Possibly it is no longer the thing to do once January 2nd has come. Some may argue that at least a week into the new year is tolerable. Or perhaps, as so long as the year is not at least half over, the year is still new.
A list of places to not stick your used gum: on the bottom of a shoe, on the underside of a table, on the wall while standing in line at an amusement park, behind your ear, up your butt & around the corner (not with others watching), on your plate while you eat, in the garbage...no wait, that does not make this list.