How New Yorkers Would Use The Smart Car

Dan Barry conjures up unintended uses for DiamlerChrysler new ultracompact Smart Car.

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July 2, 2006, 1:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"To a New Yorker, it seems that DaimlerChrysler is suggesting that if you do not opt to drive a Smart car, you are something less than smart. That you are â€" what's the word? â€" oh, yeah: stupid...But on further reflection, a New Yorker begins to appreciate the Smart car's urban possibilities, though they may not be the ones intended by the manufacturer, who, remember, is calling us dumb or something."

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