May we have the envelope, please
tove@infinet.com (Tove Momerathsson)
Conceptual Frameworkers Union, Local #89
At a ceremony in early October, the 2005 Ig Nobel Prize in Literature was
awarded to the authors of what is arguably the most-circulated work ever.
To quote from the award, it went to "The Internet entrepreneurs of Nigeria,
for creating and then using e-mail to distribute a bold series of short
stories, thus introducing millions of readers to a cast of rich characters —
General Sani Abacha, Mrs. Mariam Sanni Abacha, Barrister Jon A Mbeki Esq.,
and others—each of whom requires just a small amount of expense money so as
to obtain access to the great wealth to which they are entitled and which
they would like to share with the kind person who assists them."
For more about the 15th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony and the other
awards, see <
http://www.improb.com/ig/ig-pastwinners.html#ig2005>.
--
----------------------------------
E-Mail:
muse@glasswings.com.au
BA (Hons), MFA, PhD
http://www.glasswings.com.au/
Nothing can withstand the powers of love, laughter and imagination
----------------------------------
