A now-famous signed transcript of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern calling ACT leader David Seymour an "arrogant prick" in Parliament has been named the most popular Trade Me listing of 2022 - despite only being on the site for less than a week.
The listing has hit $100,000, with all proceeds being donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and had amassed more than 401,000 views as of Wednesday morning. The transcript was the sixth most-viewed Trade Me auction of all time, website spokesperson Millie Silvester said.
Coronavirus was again a theme in this year's most popular listings, with "COVID the rat" (an actual rat named COVID, not a rapid antigen test) collecting more than 75,000 views and over $200.
"Once again, we've seen how Kiwi humour can put a beautiful twist on everything," Silvester said.
"Seven out of the [top] 10 listings were raising money for a range of charities, including the Starship Radiology Department, St John New Zealand, supporting women in STEM, and everything in between. We love to see members supporting others, so we waive our listing fees for auctions like these."
The top 10 Trade Me listings of the year:
- 'Arrogant prick' transcript - 401,590 views and counting
- Spa in the shape of a boat - 143,798 views
- Penis-shaped carrot - 136,156 views
- 'Military grade' tinfoil - 115,905 views
- 'Dark lord's bounty', AKA gluten-free Vegemite - 79,672 views
- COVID the rat - 71,445 views
- Weirdly-shaped grapefruit - 61,506 views
- 'The last can of Black V' - 59,439 views
- Anatomical model 3D printed - 44,527 views
- Authentic mortuary table - 43,504 views
