Not at all trademark related, but we were poking around for souvenirs at the airport in Denver (which my husband swears is in Kansas, since it feels like it's so damn far from anything).  The littlest Levy wanted a personalized sheriff's badge for her best friend — why not?  Well, I'll tell you why: No girls' names on the badges.  Boo hiss.  Get with the new millennium, guys.

Now, in trademark-related news, more tribute to the value of trademarks: Sweden's largest state-run pharmacy, Apoteket, will begin selling sex toys in its stores to meet customer demand.  Apoteket's spokeswoman said, "We want to have a broad perspective on health, and people would prefer to buy these items in Apoteket than online or in some other shop. We are seen as good trademarks that can guarantee quality."  I would certainly expect the highest level of quality from such a brand, because I grew up during the heyday of controversy over Swedish sex films like I Am Curious (Yellow) and I therefore reflexively connect Sweden with sexual health and openness.

Skal!  (h/t Pandagon)