R50/53 LA Times Journalist wins pulitzer on the back of MINI!

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Apr 6, 2004 | 09:08 AM

TMGRobyn

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Dan Neil wins Pulitzer for his "critical" assessment of automobiles. In the full page spread congratulating the winners his focus article is featuring the JCW MINI!

So was it the MINI or is this guy really that good?

Apr 6, 2004 | 09:30 AM

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From the L.A. Times (subscription)
Automobile writer Dan Neil won the prize for criticism with "one-of-a-kind" reviews that wove technical expertise with "offbeat humor and astute cultural observations."

In an ultimately positive review of the BMW-built 2004 Mini Cooper, Neil began with some of its shortcomings. "The back seat is the automotive equivalent of a spider hole in Tikrit," Neil wrote. "The ride is rough enough to disqualify you from future organ donations."

For this he wins the Pulitzer?

Must have been the MINI.
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Apr 6, 2004 | 10:21 AM

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Pretty weak writting style. If I want satire in an article I look to Dave Barry.

Yeah it must have been the MINI, not the article's author.

Apr 6, 2004 | 10:24 AM

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dave barry is awesome

Apr 6, 2004 | 10:41 AM

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Oh, I always enjoy reading Dan Neil every week. He sometimes grasps a bit far in his metaphors, but when he nails 'em, he's the BEST! I thought the MINI review was one of his weakest.....he didn't seem to "get" the concept of road-feel! HA HA HA!!! However, all the same, kudos to Mr. Neil!