Before the first whistle, and before the feet moved in the World Cup stadiums, predictions had begun in the “Guadalajara” park, but this time the speaker is not an analyst or a former star, but an “elephant.” The Mexican city park decided to revive the ritual of “non-human fortune-tellers” with the participation of two elephants, gorillas, capybaras, and parrots, and the surprise was for the hosts. The two elephants agreed: “Mexico will start the World Cup with a victory,” a prediction that won the approval of the fans present, and it was repeated. I remember the scenes of South Africa in 2010, when Paul the octopus was exciting the world with his choices that were more right than wrong.
Zoo officials say: “Our goal is only joy,” but joy here has a special flavor, between a joke and anticipation. These animals give the fans an additional reason to smile in the countdown to the biggest event.
Will he believe the elephant and gorilla? Or will they be disappointed like many analysts? The answer will be on the green grass… not in the candy bowl.
Before the first whistle, and before the feet moved on the World Cup fields, predictions had already begun in the “Guadalajara” park, but this time the speaker is neither an analyst nor a former star, but an “elephant.” The Mexican city’s park decided to revive the ritual of “non-human oracles” with the participation of two elephants, a gorilla, a capybara, and parrots. The surprise belonged to the hosts, as the two elephants agreed: “Mexico will start the World Cup with a victory,” a prediction that pleased the attending crowd and brought back memories of South Africa 2010 when the octopus “Paul” captivated the world with his predictions that were more accurate than not.
Park officials say: “Our goal is just joy,” but joy here has a special flavor between humor and anticipation, giving these animals an additional reason to make the crowd smile in the countdown to the biggest event.
Will the elephant and the gorilla be right? Or will they disappoint like many analysts? The answer will be on the green grass… and not in a plate of sweets.
