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“Epic chase scene. With super soakers.” The Ultimate Six-Word Test Drives Go Tweet!

Friday, October 21st, 2011

We’re in the final days of “The Best Test Drive Ever. Period.” contest, which ends on October 23, 11:59pm ET. The challenge is simple and the outcome could be awesome: Can describe your ultimate test drive of a MINI Cooper in just six words? One creative dreamer will get the chance to live out [...]

“Autobahn bacon, Six-speed, Oktoberfest, Turbo Lederhosen”— The Six-Word Test Drive Challenge Roars

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

SMITH’s collaboration with MINI Cooper for “The Best Test Drive Ever. Period.” contest continues for almost another week, and the challenge remains the same: Describe your ultimate test drive of a MINI Cooper in just six words. As imaginative contestant Justin W. proves with his “Autobahn bacon, Six-speed, Oktoberfest, Turbo Lederhosen,” nothing is too far-fetched or elaborate.
As [...]

“Manhattan suit bikini models hoagie jet.” — The Six-Word Test Drive Challenge Revs Up

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

If you had just six words to describe your ultimate test drive of a MINI Cooper, what would they be? “Manhattan suit bikini models hoagie jet,” dreams one entrant of a “The Best Test Drive Ever. Period.” contest from MINI Cooper.
“The Best Test Drive Ever. Period.” concept is simple, and the prize is awesome. [...]

Six Words on the Jewish Life

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

“Found Jewish princess. Good-bye succulent pork.”
“Didn’t get Seinfeld ’til met in-laws.”
“I kvetch. And therefore, I am.”
“Catholic in Jewish neighborhood: double guilt.”
“Moved to Israel. Rest is history.”
From identity and mother issues to unfettered love of carbs and inner conflict over Israel—and the sheer joy of discussing and debating… everything—the Jewish life is a rich and storied [...]

Classroom of the Month: 6 to 600 in San Diego

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

The mission of High Tech High in San Diego, CA is to create an environment where students can get passionate about learning in a hands-on, project based way. Twelfth-grade English teacher Skye Walden is clearly an advocate for these principles, exhibited in the innovative way she teaches her students. Among her methods has been to [...]

“One ride. Six words. What’s yours?” A Six-Word Test Drive Contest With MINI Cooper

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

“Morocco to Essaouira: bonfire at sunset.”
“Road trip. Unlimited credit and time.”
“At Cannes: Penelope Cruz riding shotgun.”
SMITH Magazine is teaming up with MINI Cooper USA for a challenge that’s the first of its kind in both the six-word world and the car world: “The Best Test Drive Ever. Period.” The concept is simple, and the prize [...]

Ten Questions Plus Six Words: The 10Q Project Returns

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

SMITH Magazine is pleased to once again bring the power of brevity to 10Q, a user-generated project we love—one inspired by the traditional ten days of reflection between the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. And you don’t have to be Jewish to love 10Q. The project is a great way for anyone [...]

“Catholic kills at Jewish memoir reading.” Our Six-Word Story Show, Sept. 21, 92YTribeca

Monday, September 26th, 2011

Walter Mosley at the Six-Word Story Show. from SMITHmag on Vimeo.

Our fourth Six-Word Story Show, “Oy! Only Six? Why Not More?”—Six Words on the Jewish Life, on September 21 at NYC’s 92YTribeca started with a tribute to Leonard Cohen and ended with a song from Godspell. In between what followed was an unforgettable evening of [...]

The Six-Word Memoir Game: Best Gift Idea Ever

Monday, September 26th, 2011

The Six-Word Memoir Game is here! Since we launched the Six-Word Memoir project in 2006, time and again people have suggested we make a game. Now we’re pleased to announce that the Six-Word Memoir game will be in stores soon courtesy of University Games, the shop behind games such as Murder Mystery Party, 20 Questions, [...]

“With Regrets…”: Live in LA & NYC—in Six Words and More

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Which hairdresser told me I could effectively pull off a pixie cut? Why did I decide it was a good idea to leave the house wearing this? And what was I thinking when I dated that less than reputable character all those years ago?
Although we may ask ourselves questions like these on a [...]

 
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