Interestingly, now they got different prediction for the World Cup 2010 Final outcome between Netherlands vs Spain. Paul Octopus chooses Spain to triumph, while Mani Parakeet predicted Netherlands to get their first World Cup Title. Which one will be crowned as the most trustworthy 'Psychic Creature' of the world?
It's time for Paul Octopus v Mani Parakeet Showdown on World Cup 2010.
Paul the Octopus
Paul is Internationally famous for his prescient picks during the World Cup matches, never picks the wrong team. Every time the eight-legged oracle picks a team, numerous TV stations around the globe broadcast the live pictures.
Age 2,5 years.
Location: Oberhausen, Germany
Prediction Method: Paul would choose between two tank, -- each with team flag on it -- by crawling and sit on it.
Psychic Career: Paul's first debut as a psychic started at 2008 European Championship where he correctly predicted five out of six games of Germany. Note that, all this time, Paul Octopus was only been tasked to predict the outcome of Germany matches. His prediction for the World Cup Final is the first time he had to predict the outcome of a match in which Germany wasn't involved.
Choice for World Cup Final Winner: Spain
Mani the Parakeet
Age 2,5 years.
Location: Oberhausen, Germany
Prediction Method: Paul would choose between two tank, -- each with team flag on it -- by crawling and sit on it.
Psychic Career: Paul's first debut as a psychic started at 2008 European Championship where he correctly predicted five out of six games of Germany. Note that, all this time, Paul Octopus was only been tasked to predict the outcome of Germany matches. His prediction for the World Cup Final is the first time he had to predict the outcome of a match in which Germany wasn't involved.
Choice for World Cup Final Winner: Spain
Mani the Parakeet
Mani Parakeet isn't as famous as Paul Octopus. But in Asia, specially in Singapore, he's a celebrity. Mani successfully predicted the outcome of four World Cup Quarterfinal games and Spain's victory over Germany in the Semifinal.
Age: 13 years.
Location: Singapore
Prediction Method: Mani chooses a team by picking between two white cards with a hidden flag behind it.
Psychic Career: Mani started his psychic debut at 2005 as an assistant for his owner, a fortune-teller. Mani helped him picking lottery numbers or a good date to get married. World Cup 2010 is the first time he tried his wings at a sporting event.
Choice for World Cup Final Winner: Netherlands
Who will come out as the most trustworthy creature; a psychic octopus or a psychic parakeet? We will find out on Sunday.
Edit:
Paul the Octopus proved that he is the most trustworthy psychic as Spain defeat the Netherlands 1-0 at the World Cup final.
Age: 13 years.
Location: Singapore
Prediction Method: Mani chooses a team by picking between two white cards with a hidden flag behind it.
Psychic Career: Mani started his psychic debut at 2005 as an assistant for his owner, a fortune-teller. Mani helped him picking lottery numbers or a good date to get married. World Cup 2010 is the first time he tried his wings at a sporting event.
Choice for World Cup Final Winner: Netherlands
Who will come out as the most trustworthy creature; a psychic octopus or a psychic parakeet? We will find out on Sunday.
Edit:
Paul the Octopus proved that he is the most trustworthy psychic as Spain defeat the Netherlands 1-0 at the World Cup final.
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