Why Beer Makes You Smarter

Subscriber43 · Jan 5, 2023

In one episode of Cheers , Cliff is seated in the bar describing the Buffalo Theory to his buddy, Norm:

"Well you see, Norm, its like this :
A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the heard is hunted, its 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."

TheMystic · Jan 5, 2023

Subscriber43 said:
regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells

Who told you that?

A million cells die in the body naturally every second, and the body keeps replacing them.

While I get your joke, a healthy body needs no alcohol, no supplements, no pills. Fresh fruits and vegetables, active lifestyle, healthy lifestyle choices and deep sleep (even for short durations) is all that is required for a long, healthy life.

And you forgot that if alcohol kills the weaker cells first, then that also means that it weakens the healthy cells too (if not kill them), going by the same theory. So more loss than gain.

Subscriber43 · Jan 5, 2023

TheMystic said:
Who told you that?

A million cells die in the body naturally every second, and the body keeps replacing them.

While I get your joke, a healthy body needs no alcohol, no supplements, no pills. Fresh fruits and vegetables, active lifestyle, healthy lifestyle choices and deep sleep (even for short durations) is all that is required for a long, healthy life.

And you forgot that if alcohol kills the weaker cells first, then that also means that it weakens the healthy cells too (if not kill them), going by the same theory. So more loss than gain.

Why don't you take that up with the writers of the sitcom? It's their line, not mine.

z3r010 · Jan 5, 2023

TheMystic said:
Who told you that?

A million cells die in the body naturally every second, and the body keeps replacing them.

While I get your joke, a healthy body needs no alcohol, no supplements, no pills. Fresh fruits and vegetables, active lifestyle, healthy lifestyle choices and deep sleep (even for short durations) is all that is required for a long, healthy life.

And you forgot that if alcohol kills the weaker cells first, then that also means that it weakens the healthy cells too (if not kill them), going by the same theory. So more loss than gain.

FFS, this is the CHILLOUT SECTION!!!!!!

mart44 · Jan 5, 2023

I have got old despite probably poor food, some alcohol and a pill or two when needed. All my cells could die earlier because of this, although I suspect genetics and a degree of luck are involved somewhere.

These deep thoughts might come to the fore occasionally but never when I'm enjoying a beer or two.

TheMystic · Jan 5, 2023

z3r010 said:
FFS, this is the CHILLOUT SECTION!!!!!!

No serious discussion then?

I thought this was a section for anything that doesn't fit into the other sections which are specific.

On that note, you may want to see if this post on EULA is appropriate or needs to be deleted.

z3r010 · Jan 5, 2023

TheMystic · Jan 5, 2023

Subscriber43 said:
Why don't you take that up with the writers of the sitcom? It's their line, not mine.

I know you posted it as a joke, but this kind of myth is believed by many.

TheMystic · Jan 5, 2023

mart44 said:
I have got old despite probably poor food, some alcohol and a pill or two when needed. All my cells could die earlier because of this, although I suspect genetics and a degree of luck are involved somewhere.

These deep thoughts might come to the fore occasionally but never when I'm enjoying a beer or two.

The human body is indeed very resilient. Hope you aren't enjoying your beer now.

mart44 · Jan 5, 2023

TheMystic said:
The human body is indeed very resilient. Hope you aren't enjoying your beer now.

I usually have a 500ml can of beer every other day with the evening meal. A fizzy orange drink on non-beer days. This is not a hard and fast rule but mostly that. I'm not sure I'm any smarter for it though.

Edwin · Jan 5, 2023

cereberus · Jan 5, 2023

But remember this gem from Dave down the pub:

There are many reasons for drinking.
One has just entered my head.
If people can't drink when they are living,
how the hell can they drink when they are dead?

glasskuter · Jan 5, 2023

Not much of a beer drinker myself but I'm sure I have gotten some of my best ideas while drinking a margarita. But since I can't stop at just one, I never remember what they were. :think:

Subscriber43 · Jan 5, 2023

glasskuter said:
Not much of a beer drinker myself but I'm sure I have gotten some of my best ideas while drinking a margarita. But since I can't stop at just one, I never remember what they were.

Rum guy myself. But pretty much my story too.