In one episode of 'Cheers', Cliff is seated at the bar
describing the Buffalo Theory
to his buddy, Norm. I don't think I've ever heard the concept
explained any better than this .
'Well you see, Norm, it's like this . . . A herd of buffalo can
only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it
is 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 brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of
alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and
weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer
eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more
efficient machine.
And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few
beers.'
describing the Buffalo Theory
to his buddy, Norm. I don't think I've ever heard the concept
explained any better than this .
'Well you see, Norm, it's like this . . . A herd of buffalo can
only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it
is 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 brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of
alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and
weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer
eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more
efficient machine.
And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few
beers.'
