In
one episode of 'Cheers', Cliff is seated at the bar describing the Buffalo
Theory to Norm.
"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's 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...."
