Algebra proves it: one is the loneliest number


Conan O'Brian enjoys a good smoke after a long day of scribbling meaningless symbols on a chalkboard. This is an ad for L&M, which always seemed to have a problem forming a brand identity. Hence this ad, which was the only attempt to tap the vast math dork audience.

The glasses on the desk provide the obligatory cigarette ad erection symbol. And as for those who would doubt the veracity of this picture, read the fine print. Case closed!