23 January 2003

THE BUFFALO THEORY Daniel Holdsworth is a friend from my Uni days. He's english so he knows how to appreciate a good pint of beer. Anyhow, we 've been always stumbling upon the unexplicable therapeutic effects of beer when out getting hammered. Fortunately, David came across a perfectly logical explanation that will put an end to our investigation as to why beer is so good and makes you smarter. To resolve your agony, read David's email:  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 drinking 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.   And I ask: Isn't that right or what? 8:22:20 PMSay it loud  []