'Wide ass patty': Wellington festival logo raises eyebrows

Here is this years Wellington On a Plate logo. Photo / Supplied

The Wellington On A Plate Festival is creating a buzz online after its logo was linked to popular rap song filled with suggestive lyrics.

Wellington On A Plate has used the acronym logo for a number of years but the design has taken on a new significance for many since the release of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's smash hit WAP.

"Really unfortunate timing for this year's Welly On A Plate design team," said the man who shared the image to popular Facebook page Vic Deals - though others disagreed and argued that the "stars had aligned".

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"It's not just me that thought this," said one woman. Another said she walked past the designs every day and giggled.

WAP, which hit No 1 in the NZ charts, is a strident anthem of female sexual empowerment - but its X-rated lyrics have caused controversy.

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Some on social media suggested cleaner culinary versions of the acronym, wondering whether it could instead stand for "wet ass plate" or "wide ass patty"

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Wellington on a Plate chief executive Sarah Meikle told the Herald they noticed some had made the connection between the event's logo and Cardi B's recent chart-topping single.

"But if Cardi B ever wanted to pop over to Wellington to get a real VWOAP experience, she'd be most welcome," she said.

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Meikle said the logo is scheduled for a refresh next year.

Wellington On A Plate or "WOAP" is a food festival hosted in Wellington every October by the Wellington Culinary Events Trust.

It is also New Zealand's largest food and beverage festival.