Two and a Half Men premiered on CBS in 2003 and ran for twelve seasons until 2015, becoming one of the most widely syndicated American sitcoms of its era. In Brazil the series was broadcast as Dois Homens e Meio, and its short opening vinheta became familiar to viewers who followed the show on television. As clips and soundboards spread online, fans began lifting the intro for edits and reaction videos, keeping it alive long after the finale. Its brevity makes it easy to reuse as instant sitcom shorthand.