Of course I love you. Now get me a beer! (GCBF 2007)

Nowadays when you ask someone to define “Social Networking” it usually brings out a string of words like “Twitter”, “Facebook”, “MySpace”, “YouTube” and the list goes on. To me social networking doesn’t happen when you’re sitting at a desk behind a computer or on the train with your cell-phone. This happens when you’re out – far away from the desk and anything to do with technology, social media and the like and enjoying time with friends or colleagues.

For me this is when we hoist a cold frothy brew and toast each other’s health and the good times we’re about to have. Spending time with those who matter and enjoying life is what Social Networking is to me. I’ve made more business connections and met more friends over a beer than fishing for contacts on Facebook or LinkedIn.

Think about that next time someone asks what Social Networking is. My answer is – let’s go grab a pint and talk about it!

Cheers.

A conversation in Cheers bar between Norm and Cliffy…

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.”