2005 Ig Nobel Prize in Literature

[JohnO]

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>.