Paul is Dead

[Delhommey]

Paul, the oracle octopus who shot to fame in the World Cup this summer for his uncanny ability to predict the results of Germany's soccer matches, has died at his home in Oberhausen at the age of two.

English-born Paul made headlines across the globe after he correctly forecast how Germany would fare in seven matches, before his psychic powers were tested again for the final.

After Germany's semi-final defeat, Paul tipped Spain to beat the Netherlands in the final, which prompted one news agency to report he had spurred a jump in demand for Spanish government bonds. Paul's prediction duly came to pass: Spain won.

Staff at the Oberhausen Sea Life Centre in western Germany said in a statement they were "devastated" to learn of Paul's death when they returned to work on Tuesday.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/26102010/2/world-cup-soccer-psychic-octopus-dies-germany.html

Way to go out on top, killer.

[Jangler]

They will just get another, one that looks just like him and plays bass left handed.

[Carolina Husker]

[Mr. Scot]

Its just a stunt. People are freaking out because they saw him barefoot on the White Album.

[Hawk]

I hate that fugin octopus!

[Mr. Scot]

I hate that fugin octopus!

In the Huddle Pick Em contests, the birds are currently 3rd (straight) and 5th (spread).

[Jangler]

[Hawk]

love it...but I still shed oranje tears because of that damn octopus.

rot in octopus hell Paul!!!!!

[Mr. Scot]

Sad for the octopus, or because you're one of the people that's losing to the birds?

[Delhommey]

Little known fact: the number of suction cups on Paul's arms was exactly the same number of fouls the Dutch committed in the first half.

[Jangler]

[Dpantherman]

got some hot sauce?

[Mr. Scot]

They were number one in the straight league last week.