We are crushed to announce the recent cancellation of Comedy Central's RENO 911. Officers, you were an inspiration to us all. We present this PNSFW (Probably Not Safe For Work – why what did you think it stood for?) video in memoriam.

NOTE: This does not, repeat not mean you can just go to Reno and launch a crime spree. In the words of Deputy Travis Junior: "If a terrorist wanted to commit a crime in Reno, well, he's never been to Reno."

Those were funny words. Let's have some more of those.

LIEUTENANT JIM DANGLE: I think that goes for most of us. When you are interested in something, you want to learn about and you get better at it. Like my interest in musical theater.

DEPUTY TRAVIS JUNIOR: You gotten better at it?

LIEUTENANT JIM DANGLE: No, but I’m interested in it.

We've been talking a lot about beverages these past couple of days. And we're always talking a lot about brand image and the evolution of brands. So this seemed rather fitting:

Someone told us today that "Coca Cola" is the second most recognized word in the world. I wonder why…

via the Consumerist

Something we should all read: "How to Behave: New Rules for Highly Evolved Humans," in this month's Wired. BONUS: it features Brad Pitt. And confirms a long-held suspicion that Bluetooth mobile headsets will never, ever be cool.
 

Check out this collection of classics from DMB&B archives from the 1950's-1980's. It's amazing. We recommend starting with the Old Spice stuff, like this spot starring "Dave," who says one of his reasons for splashing on the 'Spice is, "Joelle…Mmmmmm." 

Or at least someone tell us what the hell "Fluffo" is.