Interesting to see this year's Massey University contenders for (NZ) Quote of the Year:
“That’s a very tantalising ponytail.” – Waitress Amanda Bailey’s recollection of Prime Minister John Key’s statement before pulling her ponytail.
“The French love the coq.” – ACT Leader David Seymour when answering a question about whether his silver fern pin would be replaced with a red peak flag.
“Just my arm.” – Steven Hansen when asked what else he had up his sleeve during the Rugby World Cup tournament.
"I started here aged 27 in a suit I borrowed from my Dad. I could never have dreamed what would happen in the next 24 years.” – John Campbell speaking to viewers on the final Campbell Live show.
“We’ve been asked to vote for the tallest dwarf.” – Marketing expert Mike Hutcheson discussing the chosen four flag designs on TVNZ’s Breakfast show.
“Squeaky sand, eh!” – Bachelor Art Green after contestant Poppy Salter passes wind on their televised first date in what became known internationally as “the fart that stopped the nation”.
“I survived the Kills!” – Tweet of X factor contestant Joe Irvine after being bullied by Natalia Kills and Willy Moon on live television. Kills and Moon were sacked from the show following a public outcry.
"No man should have his wife's brain on his shirt.” – A point made repeatedly by Queen's Counsel Philip Morgan in the Mark Lundy murder case retrial.
"Here's the thing – none of us get out of life alive. So be gallant, be great, be gracious, and be grateful for the opportunities that you have." – Student Jake Bailey in a speech at his senior prize-giving ceremony a week after he was told if he did not get cancer treatment he would not be alive to give the speech.
"I used to make fun of him, I said no one could catch him because whenever the nostrils flared up he took all the oxygen." – Former All Black Eric Rush paying tribute to Jonah Lomu at his memorial.
You can vote for your favourite here.
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