The Buffalo Herd Theory: Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

To you! And You and You and YOU!

The kids wanted to get dressed up today in pirate gear, so I improvised a piratical costume out of stuff around the house. Mock if you will, but I must say - the sabre is pretty awesome.

3 comments:

La Cabeza Grande said...: I think you make a pretty pirate! No mocking forthcoming.; September 19, 2010 at 4:14 PM
Steph VW said...: I bet you shivered Mr. Buffalo's timbers in that pirate garb.; September 20, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Unknown said...: Awww! I love it! :D; September 21, 2010 at 10:38 PM

What is the Buffalo Herd Theory?

"...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, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers."

- Cliff Claven