One of the breakout stars of the 2010 World Cup was Paul the octopus,
an “animal oracle” that rose to fame by correctly predicting the
results of all eight Germany matches as well as the winner of the final. Sadly, Paul passed away later in 2010. His shoes will obviously be
tough to fill for this tournament (and not just because there are eight
of them).
Enter: Penguins. This penguin is named Don Juan, and he is one of Germany’s “penguin World Cup oracles.”
At an event at the Spreewald Spa in Germany, Don Juan predicted a
German win over Ghana this coming Saturday by nudging the Germany ball
first with his beak.
Curiously, all of Don Juan’s penguin friends also appear to have picked Germany. Something seems fishy here…
No, literally, maybe they stuffed the German ball with fish?
Meanwhile, over in Tokyo, a 2-year-old penguin named Aochan made a
prediction on the opening Japan vs. Ivory Coast match by spinning a
wheel with her beak. The wheel predicted a Japan draw, but the Ivory Coast went on to win that match, 2-1.
And just for kicks, here are even more penguins (!) on parade in miniature Japanese national team uniforms:
The verdict is still out on the accuracy of penguins as World Cup
oracles. Thankfully, any lack of psychic ability is made up tenfold by
cuteness.
Enter: Penguins. This penguin is named Don Juan, and he is one of Germany’s “penguin World Cup oracles.”
(Patrick Pleul/EPA)
Curiously, all of Don Juan’s penguin friends also appear to have picked Germany. Something seems fishy here…
(Patrick Pleul/AFP/Getty Images)
(Patrick Pleul/AFP/Getty Images)
(REUTERS/Issei Kato)
(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
(AFP PHOTO / Jiji Press)
The Antarctica national team has no chance of making the World Cup. (via Giphy)
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