by Kate
9. July 2010 10:33
He rapidly became one Germany’s most beloved mascots because he seemed to be able to accurately predict who would win each match of the World Cup. This was great for Germany and they loved Paul the Octopus...while they were winning that is. As stated in a previous post, angry soccer fans have been venting their displeasure at Das Krakenorakel, as he is known in Germany, for unpatriotically but accurately, predicting that Spain would win the semi-final.
Daniel Fey, Paul’s expert handler, reported that: "People send us recipes in threats." The German press has reported that angry mobs converged in Berlin post-game, chanting anti-octopus songs. Sea Life Aquarium has reported that Paul is safe despite the threats and that he has “very good people looking after him.” Pheuw!
On the other side of Europe and the other side of the popularity polls, Paul is being celebrated. The Spaniards are calling him “Pulpo Paul” (Pulpo means octopus in Spanish- original) and it is reported that some restaurants in Spain have removed Octopus from their menus in honour of the psychic mollusc.
He’s latest prediction is that Spain will win the final- don’t shoot the messenger though- we’re keeping our predictions amongst ourselves.