Odd headline o' the day: Psychic Octopus Received Death Threats
The psychic octopus known for his amazingly accurate World Cup predictions has received death threats, the Telegraph reports. Paul, the oracle octopus whose prescient premonitions perfectly predicted the outcome of all six German World Cup games, first generated anger from Argentinian fans who believe his percipient pick doomed Argentina in the quarterfinals.
Paul's keeper in Oberhausen, Germany said "there are always people who want to eat our octopus but he is not shy and we are here to protect him as well. He will survive."
Paul's powers reached a new level on Wednesday, when his bold pick against his current home country proved correct, bringing his World Cup record to a jaw-dropping six for six.
The beautiful and brilliant octopus accurately predicted all four of Germany's victories, as well as their upset loss to Serbia and semifinals defeat at the hands of Spain.
That sucks about the movers, msbelle. Hope they straighten it out.
Ooh, I saw that. No wait, that was L&O.
heh. I saw a tv show with a similar premise. But the real stories were much more interesting. Sad. Several people's lives ruined.
Yeesh, I somehow missed the story of Elaine Parent the identity thief who targeted single women, murdered them and stole their identities.
She's like a real life Tom Ripley.
That's a pisser, msbelle.
I have a muffin. Now all I need is an appetite. And for my damned doctor's office to call in a painkiller refill. And for there to be enough time this weekend for me to get to the ER.
It's like bookwork Christmas. In preparation for summer vacation I've been ordering a book or two a month for the past several months. And the only way I knew I'd hold off on reading them was to leave them in their boxes. I just finished opening boxes of books to take up to MI tomorrow. Mmmmmmm, book-o-licious!
Anyway, southeastern Michiganistas (and those nearby), are we still planning on meeting up in Ann Arbor a week from tomorrow, maybe at Aims'? If life's happened and people will be doing other things, I'll totally understand. But if we're still on it would be great to get some contact info and maybe some slightly firmer plans, please. My profile addy's good.
The Internet is why we can't have nice things.
F you CIO, my spelling isn't very good but it's not the 8th worst thing about the Internet.
Ugh, ita.
Also, the Hanky Panky, a gin based Fernet drink:
OMG! I have everything I need to make that in my office.
Sadly, I have to drive.
Timelies all!
Is Monday wearing a Thursday suit?
Monday, in Thurday's clothing.
Obviously, Tino is screwing with the calendar.
