Scribblings of Robs

30 Jun 2010

Paul: The Oracle Octopus

Latest Prediction:

There are now several pschic creatures trying to carve the niche in the world but according to CNN, the famous Paul has called Spain to win the World Cup final in Jozi on Sunday. I love that squid!

Go Spain!

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I was a little early for a meeting this morning so I read the paper… how old school right?  It seems Papers have got a bit strange since my last encounter… clearly there were no modern-day pirates or assisted trespassers popping into English dressing rooms. Anyway this slow news day is how I found out about Paul.

Germany has placed their betting faith in a soothsaying Octopus. Yes you read right. That does say Octopus.

Paul The Octopus has correctly predicted all of Germanys World Cup match results, including their win over England and Serbias upset over Germany.

He is offered two boxes, each containing exactly the same food. One box the German flag on it and the other, the flag of their opponents.

Good news is that he picked Germany to win against Argentina after an agonizing 45 minute decision process. This apparently indicates it will come down to penalties.

I love Argentinas colours but I’ll go with Paul on this one.  Let’s face it, you’re just not living unless you can say you’ve taken advice from an Octopus.

I got a bit squeamish when I watched it because it has 8 legs ( spider-phobia ) but for the purposes of bringing random, quirky, happy things into your life , here is the vid