In which Mystic Molly attempts to predict world events and happenings long before they occur. Previous successful predictions by Mystic Molly include:
Mystic Molly's Mews of the World predictions for the fourth quarter of 97 are :
Shockwaves are sent through the astronomical and scientific communities when pictures are returned from the Hubble Telescope that clearly show a McDonald's restaurant situated on the second moon of Jupiter. "This proves our theory that very basic lifeforms exist out there," a funny-looking scientist is quoted as saying.
Whilst rummaging about in a car-boot sale, Sidney Potter inadvertantly becomes the most famous man alive when he discovers Plato's long-lost manuscript: "What I Did On My Holidays". Once translated, the philosophical secrets contained therein shed new light on mankind's continued existence. It also describes how Plato went to the zoo, and how he particularly enjoyed seeing the penguins.
And in showbiz: Hollywood megastar Pierce Brosnan will attempt to start a new genre of movies when he stars, directs and releases a film based on the ingredients to his favourite pasta recipe. Although a disaster, both financially and artistically, most people agree that the "cook until tender" scene is particularly touching.
Royal watchers are astounded when Prince Andrew is spotted running around the grounds of Buckingham Palace wearing nothing but a pink tutu and fishnet tights. In a hastily-prepared statement, the palace gloss over the scandal by stating that the prince was merely testing the latest design in Royal Navy survival gear. Andrew subsequently makes things worse by appearing on television the next day with a kipper stuck up each nostril.
Sporting news. Excitement spreads through the cricketing world when a new rule is introduced that allows batting players to hit opposing fielders squarely on the back of the head with their bat each time they catch a ball. If the blow causes the fielder to drop the ball then the catch is ruled invalid, otherwise the batter is out as before. Controversy rears its head when some players are found to be tampering with their bats by coating them in concrete.
