The Life and Times of Paul the Psychic Octopus
We're sad and yet glad that the World Cup is over. Sad because it was fun and exciting and we actually hung out more with friends than we have in months because we were always getting together to watch the game, and sharing it with pals worldwide through Twitter. Although the Netherlands-Spain final was the kind of shitty game that makes people who don't like soccer continue to not like soccer, it wasn't representative of the tourney as a whole. Sad because there was so much to see and ponder in "the beautiful game." But we're also glad because things that are fun and exciting are the most fun and exciting when they come and go and leave you wanting more. Of course, the breakout star of the Cup was not Ronaldo or Kaka or Messi but an unassuming mollusk whose psychic powers amazed the world. Yes, it was Paul The Psychic Octopus whose stunning 8-for-8 predictions have left scientists and sports fans reeling with questions regarding cephalopod intelligence, the possibilities of psychic powers, and tentacled understanding of the passing game and the offsides rule.
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