Not Right Now: Paul the World Cup Octupus Dies

This is sad.

Paul the talented and tenticled creature of the deep has sadly died in his tank overnight.

He rose to fame through a remarkable series of 8, yes 8, correct world cup game predictions as he was made to decide on who would win world cup matches, right up until the final where under the world media spotlight, he correctly predicted Spain to be victorious as they beat Germany 1-0.


Paul made his predictions by consuming an oyster in the bottom of a glass box which bore the selected teams flag. He most certainly had his finger, or tentacle rather on the sports pulse as his predictions were most definitely credible.


It is hot right now to be a talented invertebrate, but it is not right now to live into your retirement. I guess its like what they say. The candle which burns twice as bright.


Aquarium keepers have said that they have been grooming a replacement for Paul, named Paul, to take on the job. It's safe to say Paul 2.0 has big shoes to fill. We look forward to the next world cup when we will see exactly what he has to offer.