Cheers!

One afternoon at Cheers, Cliff Clavin was explaining 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 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. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, 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. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers .'

Truth be told, I am only a social drinker and friends used to joke about my 'half lager and lime'. I used to dislike talking to my dad when he was drunk. He used to finish off a bottle of brandy by himself within a few days at home.