Del 245 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/breaking-news/paul-the-psychic-octopus-found-dead/story-e6frea73-1225943932124"PAUL the psychic octopus, who became an international sensation correctly predicting match results during the World Cup, was found dead tonight."He appears to have passed away peacefully during the night, of natural causes, and we are consoled by the knowledge that he enjoyed a good life here and that the care provided him by our dedicated displays team could not have been bettered," said Sea Life Center manager Stefan Porwoll.A statement released by the Oberhausen, Germany, aquarium described staff as "devastated," even though the death was expected due to the life expectancy of the common octopus species.It said his body was "in cold storage while Sea Life management decides how best to mark his passing.""We may decide to give Paul his own small burial plot within our grounds and erect a modest permanent shrine," said Porwoll.Paul shot to fame after correctly predicting eight World Cup results from his tank. The eight-legged oracle was subsequently offered movie and book deals and acquired a talent agent.The tentacled teller also experienced the downside of fame, receiving death threats from German soccer fans angry that he anointed Spain as winners over his home team and even being slammed by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as an agent of "Western propaganda and superstition."He recently retired from his clairvoyant career, shortly after predicting that England would host the 2018 World Cup.Sea Life emphasised that Paul's legacy would live on."A new younger common octopus had been acclimatising behind the scenes," the statement said. "The new octopus shall be named Paul, too."Additionally, a permanent sea turtle rescue center funded by donations in Paul's name is planned for the Greek island of Zakynthos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spog777 1 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Hell if he died of non dangerous natural causes they could maybe clean him up, bung him in a freezer box and choof him over here for the main treat at a bbq with a few beers :evil: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack. 10 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Hell if he died of non dangerous natural causes they could maybe clean him up' date=' bung him in a freezer box and choof him over here for the main treat at a bbq with a few beers :evil:[/quote']Bugga that, he'd be great snapper bait! Don't tell me you haven't thought the same UHF!!! :):) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest boys day out Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Do you think he saw it coming :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fridge 6 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 break out the vinegar:evil: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Hell if he died of non dangerous natural causes they could maybe clean him up' date=' bung him in a freezer box and choof him over here for the main treat at a bbq with a few beers :evil:[/quote']Bugga that' date=' he'd be great snapper bait! Don't tell me you haven't thought the same UHF!!! :):)[/quote']Yeah but if only he was alive and on my hook. He could predict the size of the snapper that was going to eat him!!:cheer: :cheer: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Ok, in honour of this sad and auspicious occasion, I've just invented a new game! Complete this sentence: "He appears to have passed away peacefully during the night, of natural causes, and we are consoled by the knowledge that ..............Here's an example:He appears to have passed away peacefully during the night, of natural causes, and we are consoled by the knowledge that ..............he's gonna taste damn fine marinated, pickled, barbequed or baked! :whistle: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Ok' date=' in honour of this sad and auspicious occasion, I've just invented a new game! Complete this sentence: "He appears to have passed away peacefully during the night, of natural causes, and we are consoled by the knowledge that ..............Here's an example:He appears to have passed away peacefully during the night, of natural causes, and we are consoled by the knowledge that ..............he's gonna taste damn fine marinated, pickled, barbequed or baked! :whistle:Hang on, who's going to be able to safeley predict a bets outcome now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ranger 48 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Hang on' date=' who's going to be able to safeley predict a bets outcome now [/quote']I wouldn't be too concerned, as they already have CV's and applications from:Paul the psychic PoodleEric the astronomer ArdvaarkMatthew the medium MongooseWendy the witch WarthogWilliam the warlock Walrusand Nigel the Nigerian Hampster (he even sees dead people). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FushLups 0 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 That's terrible, the next world cup wont be the same! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stu83 1 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Do you think he saw it coming :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:Classic BDO. Pissed myself !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest boys day out Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Cheers stu83 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spartan 0 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 char grilled octypus seasoned with helleninc basil and oregano with a drizzel of parthena olvie oil mmmmmmmm hey chuckemback i no u like it . cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
westside 0 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 .........He is away from the likes of "Protactic" who took advantageof him like a single mum on a night on the town and won a considerableamount of cash.......If it weren't for "Paul the Octobeast" he would not been able to buy atop of the range "Shimano Seido Combo""The ultimate snapper combo"He'llCatchya at the tackle night Jig Jig!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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