Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Obituary

I would like to mark the passing of my political idol, Paul the Octopus, who died this morning in Germany.

For those of you who didn't read this post on him a few months back, I respected Paul's ability to correctly predict solutions in international disputes, and strongly backed him for the job of President/Prime Minister/Chief Goombah of Earth.

Paul was 2 1/2, which is apparently getting up there for an octopus.


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14 comments:

  1. The MotherOctober 26, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    International diplomacy is a young octopus' job. Very draining.

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  2. Wick E. ScratchOctober 26, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    He was laid to rest in a blanket of batter, into a deep fryer. Said the funeral goers, "Remember him not for his dispute resolution skills ... but remember him as tasty, but a bit chewy".

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  3. AnonymousOctober 26, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    My deepest sympathy. Does Ed know?

    I love your blog, Dr. Grumpy. I'm a long-time lurker.
    --Queen Anne's Lace

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  4. Kathy GOctober 26, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Yes, I heard on the radio this morning Paul died of natural causes.

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  5. Sarah GlennOctober 26, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Noooo! _Now_ how will I win the Powerball?

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  6. staceyOctober 26, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    It's a conspiracy...He was assassinated... You can see something going on just behind the coral knoll....

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  7. J-Quell'nOctober 26, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Well now that's just sad...rest in peace, Paul

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  8. FlaviusOctober 26, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    This is the saddest I've felt about any political figure :(

    RIP

    -Flavius

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  9. AmiechanOctober 26, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    Octopus? I thought he was a dalek. He certainly looks the part!

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  10. DianaOctober 26, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    R.I.P. buddy. He was a better politician than any other that walks this earth. I've always said animals have way more sense than we humans. :(

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  11. instant studentOctober 26, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    One of the main German television stations just broadcasted an obituary.

    And for those who wonder: Paul will be cremated and his ashes will be displayed at the SeaLife in Oberhausen, Germany.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 27, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    the resumption of settlement building broke all three of his little hearts.

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  13. FizOctober 27, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    I thought he was great! I'm quite sad about it! (Reaches for the diazepam!)

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  14. thegooddrlauraOctober 27, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    I suspect the Uruguayans.

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So wadda you think?