An Edmonton restaurant chain has wrapped up a bidding war on a donair costume owned by the Alberta government.
The 1.4-metre tall outfit made of latex, vulcanized rubber and synthetic materials stirred up a social media feeding frenzy when it first hit the auction block in mid-July.
When the auction closed Monday night, Edmonton’s PrimeTime Donair & Poutine had the top bid of $16,025.
According to the provincial government website, more than 1,700 bids were registered.
The appetizing attire comes complete with shaved meat, sauce, tomatoes, onions — and, somewhat controversially, lettuce.
It is wrapped in tinfoil for that authentic look, and also comes with a
