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Beer, Brains and Evolution: The Buffalo Hypothesis

Topic Categories: Humor
Posted on: May 7, 2006 12:45 PM, by "GrrlScientist"

This is making the rounds in email now, just in time for the onset of the annual spring drinking season ..

In one episode of "Cheers", Cliff is seated at the bar describing his "Buffalo Theory" to his drinking pal, Norm. It goes something like 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 the 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."

In keeping with this theme, I am also linking to a relevant public service announcement.


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I'm well on my way to a faster and more efficient brain! It seems to be directly proportional to belly size, too... Hmm...

Posted by: pough | May 7, 2006 3:41 PM

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I think my personal preference is to keep as many brain cells as I can! Just never know when I might need them! Cute post!

Posted by: Katie | May 7, 2006 7:13 PM

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