The puns in that article are fantastic
The best bit, imho: (emphasis mine)
“We are going all out for this bird. I don’t just want the pūteketeke to win, I want it to win in the biggest landslide in the history of this magnificent competition. After all, this is what democracy is all about - America interfering in foreign elections.”
Also, he’s not a dick for doing this:
The vote-rigging was not unexpected, as the team behind Oliver’s show had been in touch earlier this year.
“They were keen to be involved and we said, ‘Go for it!’”
Some people are gonna get annoyed by this but I reckon more controversy means more attention for NZ wildlife
Yeah, I reckon it’s great. Grebes are pretty cool anyway.
Vote early, Vote often!! I’m in.
John is just amazing. Love his show and witty humour. I voted for the australasian crested grebe and some other endangered birds last night.
For those who want to get involved.
This is Operation Condor all over again.
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