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Thu, December 19, 2024
[ Thu, Dec 19th 2024 ]: Massey University
Category: Sports and Competition
Birdnapped cockatoo wins Quote of the Year
Thu, December 12, 2024
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Massey University
Category: Sports and Competition
Quote of the Year opens for voting

Birdnapped cockatoo wins Quote of the Year


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The winner of this year's Quote of the Year competition is the chatty cockatoo with the distinctive catchcry of "Hello Darling".


The article from Massey University discusses the amusing incident where a sulphur-crested cockatoo named Boy George, who was birdnapped from a New Zealand aviary, won the Quote of the Year award for his unique contribution to the English language. After his theft, Boy George was found in a nearby suburb, and during his brief freedom, he reportedly said, "I'm not a crook, I'm just a bird," which captured the public's imagination and led to his quote being celebrated. This event not only highlighted the bird's unexpected linguistic talents but also brought attention to the issue of bird thefts in New Zealand, showcasing a lighter side to what could have been a more serious story.

Read the Full Massey University Article at:
[ https://www.massey.ac.nz/about/news/birdnapped-cockatoo-wins-quote-of-the-year/ ]

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