See the memorial at BBC. Paul the Octopus was a good cephalopod gifted with an amazing ability. He will be sorely missed by both Germans and Spaniards alike. Rest in peace my good head-footed one, rest in peace. See the memorial at BBC. Paul the Octopus was a good cephalopod gifted with an amazing ability. He will be sorely missed by both Germans and Spaniards alike. Rest in peace my good head-footed one, rest in peace.