OK, the famous Buffalo Theory from Cheers, Cliff explaining the virtues of drinking beer to Norm, is by internet research, " an urban legend". It never aired, never happened.

I swear I remember this episode. But as I rememeber it was Norm explaining to Cliff.

Has old age caught up with me or does anyone else remember this?

YES

I think I remember it...but I'M a

FOG !!

EBB

It did air. I watched it. Cliff was explaining to Norm how alcohol attacks the weak brain cells, much like the weak members of a buffalo herd are culled.

Thus, drinking makes you smarter.

Here's the quote:

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.

agree

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