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2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Coupe: You Write the Caption

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Road Test Editor Brian Moody shot this familial picture of our little Smart car.

We suggest: Separated at Birth

I know you must have something better.

Not sure what time I'll be able to post our favorite. It might be a late one tonight.

Donna DeRosa, Managing Editor

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114 Comments

Franchitti27 says:

03:18 AM, 09/ 4/09

OH NO! SMARTZILLA!!!!

oldchap says:

03:23 AM, 09/ 4/09

This creepy guy's been following me all the way from the playground

Which is shaped more like a real car?

2 stars of the up-coming film VINnocchio

Fuzzy paint costs extra

oldchap says:

03:33 AM, 09/ 4/09

Fortwo and younger

ergsum says:

04:05 AM, 09/ 4/09

Congratulations, it’s a car!

ergsum says:

04:08 AM, 09/ 4/09

Kickin’ it preschool style!

cah11705 says:

04:17 AM, 09/ 4/09

smart Fornobody

ergsum says:

04:20 AM, 09/ 4/09

When I grow up I want to be a real car! What about you kid?

ergsum says:

04:23 AM, 09/ 4/09

Son, it's time you knew. Your father was a clown car.

ergsum says:

04:26 AM, 09/ 4/09

The new Smart Fortwofifths.

ergsum says:

04:27 AM, 09/ 4/09

Smart Fortwo Plush Coupe

ergsum says:

04:33 AM, 09/ 4/09

Both now available at Toys“R”Us

ergsum says:

04:35 AM, 09/ 4/09

Come on lucky seven, baby needs a new set of tires!

rick8365 says:

04:37 AM, 09/ 4/09

From small things...."big" things one day come.

SmartForTwo's latest offering of what defines "diminutive".

Weary of the moniker...SmartForTwo cites its example of "diminutive".

ergsum says:

04:41 AM, 09/ 4/09

I blame the parent company.

ergsum says:

04:42 AM, 09/ 4/09

I heard she had it out of gridlock!

ergsum says:

04:44 AM, 09/ 4/09

A chip off the the old engine block!

rick8365 says:

04:45 AM, 09/ 4/09

With an apparent emphasis on passion....


Parks small, but casts a big shadow.

ergsum says:

04:47 AM, 09/ 4/09

A chip off the old engine block!

subaru123 says:

05:14 AM, 09/ 4/09

LAST CHANCE!!!!!!! TO CAPTION THE PICTURE OF MY "LONG TERM" CAR. THERE WILL BE A WINNER!!

http://youwritethecaption.webs.com/apps/blog/entries/show/1649310-you-write-the-caption

subaru123 says:

05:15 AM, 09/ 4/09

The Smart forgot to use protection

subaru123 says:

05:16 AM, 09/ 4/09

subaru123 says:

05:17 AM, 09/ 4/09

"Leave it there, I'm gonna ticket it."

subaru123 says:

05:20 AM, 09/ 4/09

The Carmax Ghost

srlracing says:

05:21 AM, 09/ 4/09

Yum! I'm going to eat you!!!

subaru123 says:

05:27 AM, 09/ 4/09

It's huge!

tcd223 says:

05:28 AM, 09/ 4/09

Smart: If you played with toy cars when you were a kid, boy are you going to love this thing.

subaru123 says:

05:30 AM, 09/ 4/09

Smart: "This car is held hostage until Donna puts up the ransom of posting her favorite caption @ 4:00p.m. Santa Monica time."

subaru123 says:

05:31 AM, 09/ 4/09

"But Officer, how do you know he didn't steal my spot?"

rick8365 says:

05:46 AM, 09/ 4/09

Passion Coupe dwarfs its competition.

Passion Coupe dwarfs its competition, who knew?

rick8365 says:

05:51 AM, 09/ 4/09

I am missing one of my custom, matching fuzzy dice, anyone?

You're mine, punk!

ampim says:

05:54 AM, 09/ 4/09

Which would you rather be in during a crash?

heartlessbstrd says:

05:55 AM, 09/ 4/09

One of these will provide hours of fun for it's owner

ampim says:

05:57 AM, 09/ 4/09

Ve hav unstufft ze auto.

lowmilelude says:

06:00 AM, 09/ 4/09

The Smart ForTwo during the NHTSA/IIHS frontal impact test, a split second before contact.

lowmilelude says:

06:03 AM, 09/ 4/09

Drop this capsule in a glass of water, and watch it exapnd right before your eyes!

subaru123 says:

06:04 AM, 09/ 4/09

AAHHH!!!!! I lost my tridion safety cell.

lowmilelude says:

06:06 AM, 09/ 4/09

Dark Helmet: Your Schmartz is NOT as big as mine, AHA!

lowmilelude says:

06:07 AM, 09/ 4/09

Hydrogen cars emit droplets, Smart's emit smartlets.

lowmilelude says:

06:12 AM, 09/ 4/09

ForTwo top speed: 80mph (The Stig)
ForTwo plush toy top speed: 95mph (Johan Santana)

lowmilelude says:

06:15 AM, 09/ 4/09

ForTwo's daily affirmation: At least I'm not the smallest thing on the road.

subaru123 says:

06:22 AM, 09/ 4/09

Tow Rating: 3500lbs

subaru123 says:

06:22 AM, 09/ 4/09

LAST CHANCE!!!!!!! TO CAPTION THE PICTURE OF MY "LONG TERM" CAR. THERE WILL BE A WINNER!!

http://youwritethecaption.webs.com/apps/blog/entries/show/1649310-you-write-the-caption

ampim says:

06:28 AM, 09/ 4/09

Weapons of mass cuteness

carguy622 says:

06:32 AM, 09/ 4/09

Smart Says: "Who's the tough guy now?! Wait! Is that a Hummer? Hide me!"

rick8365 says:

06:42 AM, 09/ 4/09

Smart For Two gives birth, redefines 'small car'.

fuhteng says:

06:46 AM, 09/ 4/09

Nintendo does cars.

uncanny_man says:

06:46 AM, 09/ 4/09

Standing next to this guy makes me look tall!

DLu says:

06:50 AM, 09/ 4/09

Now I know why those big bad trucks want to squash me!

Dr. Smart feels threatened by Mini Me.

subaru123 says:

07:14 AM, 09/ 4/09

At least I didn't end up like the Jeep Commander.

hybris says:

07:28 AM, 09/ 4/09

Now which one is the prototype?

redliner says:

07:29 AM, 09/ 4/09

'Ve hav unstufft ze auto' LMAO!!

Be good and daddy will take you to get your windows tinted.

Smart uses the same engine for both models

eidolways says:

07:34 AM, 09/ 4/09

"Aw, it's so cute! And look, a plushie!"

"The Smart Car's retort when accused of being 'nothing but fluff'."

"Eats smaller, slower cars for breakfast! In other words, it goes hungry 'cept for this."

"Squeezie! I found yoooou!"

"Hey! Stop looking cute! That's MY job!"

"Ahhh, a Brobdingnagian!"

"The Smart finally gets to feel menacing."

"Bet I can run the quarter-mile faster than you can."

"For those who really love their Smart, a free dealer accessory."

"Yes, it has a plush interior. Oh, you meant the Smart..."

ergsum says:

07:56 AM, 09/ 4/09

Smart Fortwo Plush One = Warm Fuzzies

threem says:

07:57 AM, 09/ 4/09

The Smart, seen here with an early design study...

ergsum says:

08:01 AM, 09/ 4/09

Thank goodness, no more strangers wanting to touch my hatch!

altimadude00 says:

08:01 AM, 09/ 4/09

I'll see your fuzzy dice, and raise you!

Aww, it's so cute! It's making me plush!

ergsum says:

08:03 AM, 09/ 4/09

They always seem to leave the garage too soon.

altimadude00 says:

08:04 AM, 09/ 4/09

No one knew the Smart had an inner Godzilla.

Finally, the Smart can take revenge!

This car has it's own action figure!

subaru123 says:

08:04 AM, 09/ 4/09

LAST CHANCE!!!!!!! TO CAPTION THE PICTURE OF MY "LONG TERM" CAR. THERE WILL BE A WINNER!!

http://youwritethecaption.webs.com/apps/blog/entries/show/1649310-you-write-the-caption

altimadude00 says:

08:09 AM, 09/ 4/09

The designers look to Fisher-Price for design inspiration. This is the result.

They say, once you have kids, it's all downhill from there.

Batteries not included.

ergsum says:

08:24 AM, 09/ 4/09

"Daddy Car Care"

"Look Who's Driving"

"Honey I Shrunk the Car

ergsum says:

08:26 AM, 09/ 4/09

Phew! I think someone needs an oil change!

565565 says:

08:29 AM, 09/ 4/09

Baby: the other, other white meat.

GET IN MY BELLY.

mnorm1 says:

08:33 AM, 09/ 4/09

Objects in the rearview mirror are smaller than they appear.

mnorm1 says:

08:34 AM, 09/ 4/09

Do you think it's Smart to downsize?

subaru123 says:

08:34 AM, 09/ 4/09

@altimadude00

I'm guessing it cautioning drivers that seniors are crossing, but it could have a double meaning like the "Slow
Children"
signs. Does it mean drive slow their are children or their are children that are slow.

subaru123 says:

08:37 AM, 09/ 4/09

Come on in, I have a CVT

mnorm1 says:

08:37 AM, 09/ 4/09

See, I told you water made them shrink.

ergsum says:

08:38 AM, 09/ 4/09

Drink your gasoline, those cars in China would be happy to have some fuel to drink!

subaru123 says:

08:38 AM, 09/ 4/09

Dos Coches?! Aye Carumba!

mnorm1 says:

08:39 AM, 09/ 4/09

Padded dashes ok, but this is not Smart.

subaru123 says:

08:40 AM, 09/ 4/09

At least the Smart wasn't as desperate as the Tata Nano.

http://carlhutzler.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/tatas.jpg

ergsum says:

08:40 AM, 09/ 4/09

Be careful or you'll put your headlight out.

What if everyone drove off a cliff? Would you do it, too?

subaru123 says:

08:41 AM, 09/ 4/09

WTF!! I'm at Glendale Kia!!!!

subaru123 says:

08:42 AM, 09/ 4/09

A new way of double parking

subaru123 says:

08:43 AM, 09/ 4/09

LAST CHANCE!!!!!!! TO CAPTION THE PICTURE OF MY "LONG TERM" CAR. THERE WILL BE A WINNER!!

http://youwritethecaption.webs.com/apps/blog/entries/show/1649310-you-write-the-caption

ergsum says:

08:43 AM, 09/ 4/09

I've got headlights in the back of my head, that's how.

mnorm1 says:

08:45 AM, 09/ 4/09

He's never been the same since he went to that shrink.

ergsum says:

08:46 AM, 09/ 4/09

Remember to look both ways before driving down the street.

thejohnp says:

09:00 AM, 09/ 4/09

Silly rabbit, Fortwo's not for kids!

gregnv says:

09:40 AM, 09/ 4/09

"Get out of my way SHRIMP!" - Finally the Smart driver gets a chance to say that.

ergsum says:

09:50 AM, 09/ 4/09

This month's cover of "Car and Diapers"

bluepunk82 says:

09:53 AM, 09/ 4/09

bluepunk82 says:

09:55 AM, 09/ 4/09

"Mini-me, you complete me."

ergsum says:

09:57 AM, 09/ 4/09

Careful, though domesticated, the mother Smart can be very aggressive when protecting her young.

ergsum says:

09:59 AM, 09/ 4/09

The government’s new Cash-4-Cuties program.

bluepunk82 says:

09:59 AM, 09/ 4/09

"So, little fella, I'm curious. Is everything in proportion?"

bluepunk82 says:

10:01 AM, 09/ 4/09

If you buy this stuff toy and soak it in water, it turns to a Smart car later.

eidolways says:

10:07 AM, 09/ 4/09

"Mini me, Tiny you"

"The Smart's competitor, the Good-Idea Car."

"Looks better? Yeah. I think the shifts are smoother, too."

"You can buy a toy, or you can just buy a toy."

"The Smart is caught dreaming."

bluepunk82 says:

10:08 AM, 09/ 4/09

"Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer than They Are"

bluepunk82 says:

10:13 AM, 09/ 4/09

"What is that. It looks just like an enormous... "

bluepunk82 says:

10:29 AM, 09/ 4/09

"I look HUGE (or fat) in this picture."

bthivierge says:

10:38 AM, 09/ 4/09

"Ya wanna go chase some cats, Spike? Do ya, do ya, huh, do yah?"

*SMACK*

"Nah..."

mlh says:

11:37 AM, 09/ 4/09

"Finally, someone I can pick on."

bill0482 says:

11:41 AM, 09/ 4/09

I can't seem to pass this guy...

sideswiper says:

11:58 AM, 09/ 4/09

"Ammmaa gonna eatchoo!"


"I also heard when you get to level 32 you evolve into something actually useable!"


"The smart money's on the former."

No more "But its the easiest car in the fleet to park!" excuses.


ssimpala07 says:

12:46 PM, 09/ 4/09

Finally! I'm not the smallest one in the locker room!

subytrojan says:

12:54 PM, 09/ 4/09

Om Nom Nom!

jedienigma says:

01:16 PM, 09/ 4/09

New Growing Car, just add water and it expands to 2000% it original size.

mnorm1 says:

01:19 PM, 09/ 4/09

No, that yellow bumper doesn't make you look all grownup.

subaru123 says:

01:39 PM, 09/ 4/09

ERGUSM YOU WIN MY CAPTION CONTEST!!!

My Favorite one was the "I wish I had a Geriatric Positioning System".

subaru123 says:

01:42 PM, 09/ 4/09

*********The website I created has been deleted by me due to lack of users and my lack my own YWTC pictures. Good job to Ergusm and Donna for their captions. Altimadude00, thanks for visiting the site and leaving a comment. If anyone wanted to see my YWTC picture, leave a comment on any Inside Line LT blog post and I'll put the website back up with the picture.

myotherleg says:

01:56 PM, 09/ 4/09

I shall call you mini me.

subytrojan says:

03:03 PM, 09/ 4/09

Nice one, myotherleg!

subaru123 says:

03:24 PM, 09/ 4/09

Cheap and Ugly

subaru123 says:

03:24 PM, 09/ 4/09

The Slow and the Staionary

subaru123 says:

03:25 PM, 09/ 4/09

The Slow and the Stationary

*ADD an EDIT button

subaru123 says:

03:27 PM, 09/ 4/09

Is the little Smart really Cheap and Ugly? What else can you say about a car at $11,990 P.O.E. The little Smart, WOW!

subaru123 says:

03:28 PM, 09/ 4/09

Because it is cheap and ugly the little Smart goes a LOOOOONG way to make you happy.

subaru123 says:

03:32 PM, 09/ 4/09

MUST WATCH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLPp-NFInXw&feature=PlayList&p=59B6125538430551&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=43

For those of you who don't understand my cheap and ugly captions, I was bringing back the old Subaru 360 ads. WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!

toysta says:

07:23 PM, 09/ 4/09

Smart: Get In Ma Belly!!

toysta says:

07:26 PM, 09/ 4/09

Don't you dare roll away from me!

dderosa says:

11:00 PM, 09/ 4/09

@subaru123: I agree, the Geriatric Positioning System was definitely the best. -- Donna

kdragon5 says:

11:24 PM, 09/ 4/09

Gimme your lunch money!

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