As its new years eve its time to consider another new years resolution.
Reading through this forum one thing stands out more than anything else FLAMING.
How many of us on this forum normally make good and sensible comments and then go out to a bar and get hammered.
Then we return home well and truly drunk and turn on the computer, this results in the did i say that syndrome next morning.
I know others do it as we can all see the times of the post.
So this year if i go out for a skinfull then sod the computer when i get home and maybe if we all did the same the forum would be an even better place than it already is.
So from myself and Mo we wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR.
THE BUFFALO THEORY
In an episode of 'CHEERS', Cliff is seated at the bar describing the Buffalo Theory to his buddy, Norm. I don't think I've ever heard the concept explained any better than this....
"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 is the lowest 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 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."
Aplogies for this, but Norm is one of my lifetime heroes:
The best Norm quotes from "Cheers"!
What's shaking Norm?"
"All four cheeks & a couple of chins."
"What's new Normie?"
"Terrorists, Sam. They've taken over my stomach & they're demanding beer."
"What'd you like Normie?"
"A reason to live. Give me another beer."
"What'll you have Normie?"
"Well, I'm in a gambling mood Sammy. I'll take a glass of whatever comes out
of that tap."
"Looks like beer, Norm."
"Call me Mister Lucky."
"Hey Norm, how's the world been treating you?"
"Like a baby treats a diaper."
"What's the story Mr. Peterson?"
"The Bobbsey twins go to the brewery. Let's cut to the happy ending."
"Hey Mr. Peterson, there's a cold one waiting for you."
"I know, if she calls, I'm not here."
"Beer, Norm?"
"Have I gotten that predictable? Good."
"What's going on Mr. Peterson?"
"A flashing sign in my gut that says, 'Insert beer here.'"
"Whatcha up to Norm?"
"My ideal weight if I were eleven feet tall."
"How's it going Mr. Peterson?"
"Poor."
"I'm sorry to hear that."
"No, I mean pour."
"How's life treating you Norm?"
"Like it caught me sleeping with its wife."
"Women. Can't live with 'em... pass the beer nuts."
"What's going down, Normie?"
"My butt cheeks on that bar stool."
"Pour you a beer, Mr. Peterson?"
"Alright, but stop me at one....make that one-thirty."
"How's it going Mr. Peterson?"
"It's a dog eat dog world, Woody & I'm wearing Milk Bone underwear."
"What's the story Norm?"
"Boy meets beer. Boy drinks beer. Boy meets another beer."
"What's going on Mr. Peterson?"
"The question is what's going in Mr. Peterson? A beer please, Woody."
"Can I pour you a beer Mr. Peterson?" "A little early isn't it, Woody?"
"For a beer?"
"No, for stupid questions."
I remember a guy in my bar telling the buffalo story (it may have been Wanderlust?) and we all fell about, we were going to scribe it on the ceiling, father not happy to do it at the time, but i think this has rekindled it! Watch the ceiling in JW's for a little addition.
And to Jim - as a fan of Cheers for many years thanks for the Normisms - i am practically pishing myself right now - some of them I can remenber the episode and its great.
We should all raise a glass to Norm at the HHAD party.
