One afternoon at Cheers, Cliff Clavin explained the Buffalo
Theory to his buddy Norm. Here's how it went:
"Well ya 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 & weakest ones at the back that are killed first.
This natural
selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the
general speed &
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. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we
know, kills
brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest &
weakest brain cells
first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates
the weaker
brain cells, making the brain a faster & more efficient
machine. That's
why you always feel smarter after a few beers."