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18/01/2026 8:56 pm
The Weakest Link Theory of Intelligence:
'Well you see, 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. 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, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers.
18/01/2026 10:21 pm
Gotta love the piece of logic.
John Bono
North Jersey
18/01/2026 11:36 pm
This explains much about my college years...I think...
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
19/01/2026 7:08 am
TUTORIAL: The alcohol of beer, perhaps 5 or 6% ABV (Alcohol by volume) is an inefficient killer of brain cells. It has a distinct disadvantage when seeking out weak, sick or defective cells. Higher proof alcohol, such as 94 proof, 47% by volume liquor, is quicker. It has also been proven to show a more lethal and positive killing process of slow moving, diseased and elderly & useless brain cells.
So, in conclusion, why drink beer like an unintelligent dog
When liquor is quicker?
19/01/2026 8:07 am
Except bad for the liver. My sister has cirrhosis of the liver. And I currently have a cousin at Cleveland Clinic awaiting a liver transplant due to alcohol abuse. Another Aunt, Uncle AND 2 cousins that have died from same. Don't get me wrong, I like a drink on occasion, but seeing the destruction it has done to my family, it's very limited. I did do my fair share in my younger years.😥
19/01/2026 8:25 am
There is a very old saying, "with booze you loose, with dope there is hope". I personally do not drink or do dope so I don't know why I am getting dumber in old age.
19/01/2026 9:11 am
Truth be told, we all know that excessive drinking or drug use by one, makes them a burden to their families, friends, everyone for that matter.
I've never understood our society always showing people having glorious times, laughing and partying, when reality is, they are destroying themselves and eventually suffering poor health and dying young. Or younger than they should.
The same is the perception of cigarettes. When something has absolutely NO beneficial health benefit, it's tragic that we pretty it up and make it a "you gotta do this to have fun" additive to just getting together.
I've witnessed first hand all of the above with members of my own family. They've destroyed so much around them, and hurt their health and even died.
This isn't meant to be me on the pulpit preaching, I'm only sharing my thoughts and a reality that too many don't see. If one needs to drink, smoke, or do drugs to have fun, they need professional help and should seek it FAST!
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
19/01/2026 9:18 am
Except bad for the liver. My sister has cirrhosis of the liver. And I currently have a cousin at Cleveland Clinic awaiting a liver transplant due to alcohol abuse. Another Aunt, Uncle AND 2 cousins that have died from same. Don't get me wrong, I like a drink on occasion, but seeing the destruction it has done to my family, it's very limited. I did do my fair share in my younger years.😥
Sorry for what your relatives are going through; we have one in our family as well. If one cannot drink responsibly without knowing when to stop, it sometimes takes the entire family to intercede and help out.
This post is all in fun but it does bear serious consideration as well. I kid about it as much as anyone but a martini once in a great while is special because I have it so infrequently and only in moderation.
19/01/2026 10:26 am
".....And that, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers".
In the same vein, it is also a medical fact that alcohol kills off the failing skin cells; which is why we Lounge Lizards (Forumites) are all basically chick magnets after "a few" beers (or martinis).
Dr. P. Nocchio
This post was modified 5 months ago 2 times by Jack Dodds
19/01/2026 10:39 am
@perrone1 Yep, it's all in fun, I agree. It just breaks my heart for my family. The ones we tried to talk to about it generally get angry. I'm not trying to be a downer, really. Its just affected me profoundly. 😟
19/01/2026 2:19 pm
@geno Geno; I too dealt with an addiction in my immediate family for very many years which sadly ended with the death of that person two years ago. For me the knowledge that I had done literally every possible thing I was capable of in my efforts to save him was the thing that enables me to deal with it when it inevitably comes to mind. It has greatly eased the sadness, guilt and all the other involuntary feelings we experience with such a loss. It enables me to move forward in a positive way and accept the reality of it all. I hope this helps you in some small way.
19/01/2026 2:40 pm
@jack-dodds Thanks Jack, it does. My baby sister has been sober almost 10 years now. She still deals with health issues, but praise God she's still here.😊 I am truly thankful for that.💯
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19/01/2026 2:42 pm
.... that I had done literally every possible thing I was capable of in my efforts to save him was the thing that enables me to deal with it when it inevitably comes to mind. It has greatly eased the sadness, guilt and all the other involuntary feelings we experience with such a loss. It enables me to move forward in a positive way and accept the reality of it all. I hope this helps you in some small way.
Perfectly said and felt. And you well know that I am utterly and completely in sync with your mind set.