The Buffalo Theory

[(buffalo) Bill]

"A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo.

And when the herd is hunted, it's the slowest and weakest ones

at the back that are killed first.

This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole,because

the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving

by the regular killing of the weakest members.

In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast

as the slowest braincells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of

alcohol kills braincells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest

braincells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates

the weaker braincells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine.

And that's why you always feel smarter after a few beers...."

[hhfarang]

Very true Bill,

Cliff Claven (the lovable know-it-all postman on the TV sitcom Cheers) is widely credited with originating that theory in a barroom conversation with his drinking buddy Norm. I've tried my best to follow it as often as possible ever since I first heard it back in the '80s.

I must be really smart by now!

[(buffalo) Bill]

well hhfarang come down and I'll buy you a beer after 7pm. Cheers....