Johannesburg/New Delhi:
Paul the Octopus maintained his amazing run of FIFA World Cup predictions with Spain's 1-0 win over Germany and became a hero for all Spaniards. (Special: Watch how Paul predicted FIFA World Cup matches)
But now, the eight-legged oracle is in trouble - with German fans.
After predicting Germany's defeat to Spain in the semis, he's now on some hate lists with many Germans suggesting that he be eaten.
"Octopuses are eight-legged something something, so you can't trust them!" a German fan said.
"I hope the Germans don't have him for sushi tomorrow. I request you all to please leave him alone," says a concerned Paul fan.
Paul has been making predictions since Euro 2008 where the only result he got wrong was the final when Spain beat Germany. And whether you like his predictions or not, Paul certainly gets them right. So the octopus is now an international celebrity.
"I've an octopus on my Dutch cap because I believe Holland will win," an ecstatic Netherlands fan said.
And Paul's clearly started a trend because a bird in Allahabad is into the act as well, picking Spain for the final. So are you going to listen to a bird (brain) or an octopus, which supposedly has nine brains - one in its head and eight in its tentacles?
But now, the eight-legged oracle is in trouble - with German fans.
After predicting Germany's defeat to Spain in the semis, he's now on some hate lists with many Germans suggesting that he be eaten.
"Octopuses are eight-legged something something, so you can't trust them!" a German fan said.
"I hope the Germans don't have him for sushi tomorrow. I request you all to please leave him alone," says a concerned Paul fan.
Paul has been making predictions since Euro 2008 where the only result he got wrong was the final when Spain beat Germany. And whether you like his predictions or not, Paul certainly gets them right. So the octopus is now an international celebrity.
"I've an octopus on my Dutch cap because I believe Holland will win," an ecstatic Netherlands fan said.
And Paul's clearly started a trend because a bird in Allahabad is into the act as well, picking Spain for the final. So are you going to listen to a bird (brain) or an octopus, which supposedly has nine brains - one in its head and eight in its tentacles?
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