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Ratzenberger Theory of Neuro-natural Selection
Also called 'The Buffalo Theory' is a hypothesis by Dr. John Deszo Ratzenberger who believed that by imbibing certain amounts of alcohol, an individual could increase their intelligence. Specific areas of study included problem solving, memory, and imagination.
Dr. John Deszo Ratzenberger, explains his theory to his colleague Dr. George Robert Wendt"
"...you see, (Dr. Wendt), it's (the Ratzenberger Theory of Neuro-natural Selection) 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. That, Wendt, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers."
"...you see, (Dr. Wendt), it's (the Ratzenberger Theory of Neuro-natural Selection) 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. That, Wendt, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers."
Ratzenberger Theory of Neuro-natural Selection by boo boo the bear April 27, 2008
Related Words
Ratgender • Rat Bender • catgender • catgenderjotaro • ramender • raaginder • catgenderkel • catgenderkyle • Natgender • rajender
Catgender
Catgender is a xenogender related to cats. While it is usually used by neurodivergent people who use xenogenders to better understand their identity (not all neurodivergent people struggle with that though!), neurotypical people can use it too.
Someone who is cat gender will usually feel a really strong connection to cats. Most Catgender people DO NOT identify as cats.
However, it can be used by cat therians and other non-human identities, along with people who experience delusions of being a cat.
Some pronouns that Catgender people use can be/are: Nya/nyan/nyans/nyans/nyanself, mew/mew/mews/mews/mewself, meow/meow/meows/meows/meowself, cat/cat/cats/cats/catself, purr/purr/purrs/purrs/purrself.
However, not every Catgender person will use these pronouns, and not every Catgender person will use all of them.
Someone who is cat gender will usually feel a really strong connection to cats. Most Catgender people DO NOT identify as cats.
However, it can be used by cat therians and other non-human identities, along with people who experience delusions of being a cat.
Some pronouns that Catgender people use can be/are: Nya/nyan/nyans/nyans/nyanself, mew/mew/mews/mews/mewself, meow/meow/meows/meows/meowself, cat/cat/cats/cats/catself, purr/purr/purrs/purrs/purrself.
However, not every Catgender person will use these pronouns, and not every Catgender person will use all of them.
Person A: Hey, I have something to tell you.
Person B: Oh? What is it?
Person A: I'm Catgender and I use Nya/nyanself pronouns now, along with (insert other pronouns)
Person B: Dude what? You can't be a cat.
Person A: I don't identify as a cat, this is a common misconception of Catgender. I just feel as really strong connection to cats and feel as though that connection influences my gender identity.
Person B: Oh I get it now, I am sorry for assuming (Name). I'm glad you thought I was a safe person to come out too :)
Person B: Oh? What is it?
Person A: I'm Catgender and I use Nya/nyanself pronouns now, along with (insert other pronouns)
Person B: Dude what? You can't be a cat.
Person A: I don't identify as a cat, this is a common misconception of Catgender. I just feel as really strong connection to cats and feel as though that connection influences my gender identity.
Person B: Oh I get it now, I am sorry for assuming (Name). I'm glad you thought I was a safe person to come out too :)
Catgender by Zephyrnotfoundwastaken October 17, 2022
Catgender
One of the most common Xenogenders. Pronouns people may use are nya/meow/kit/cat etc. Catgender and othe Xenogenders are a very iceberged topic. While many agree they are valid, a good chunk has the opposite idea.
Person 1: Oh hey! There was something you wanted to tell me?
Person 2: Yeah! I’m catgender
Person 1: Wtf man!? You seriously think that’s real? I bet u like meowbahh
Person 2: WHAT NO!! MEOWBAHH SUCKS!! Catgender is simply a way neurodivergent people express their gender in a way that makes them feel comfortable!
Person 1: Do you think your a cat??
Person 2: Nope! That’s a bit of miss information about people with xenogenders.
Person 1: oh! I see now! I will stop being a pussy bitch now that you’ve helped me understand!
Person 2: Yeah! I’m catgender
Person 1: Wtf man!? You seriously think that’s real? I bet u like meowbahh
Person 2: WHAT NO!! MEOWBAHH SUCKS!! Catgender is simply a way neurodivergent people express their gender in a way that makes them feel comfortable!
Person 1: Do you think your a cat??
Person 2: Nope! That’s a bit of miss information about people with xenogenders.
Person 1: oh! I see now! I will stop being a pussy bitch now that you’ve helped me understand!
Catgender by MYPONYBEADISINMYNOSE!!! September 3, 2022
catgender
catgender is a xenogender, usually used by neurodivergent people but the person that coined the term says that anyine can use it !! it is a way for us to describe our gender since a lot of neurodivergent people have complicated relationships with our identities, in the case of catgender we are saying that we feel our gender if very connected to cats and felines !
+ dw, we know we're not cats 😅
+ dw, we know we're not cats 😅
catgenderjotaro
catgenderjotaro by Gogozeppeli March 26, 2022
Catgenderjotaro
A fun cat person, who is also in love with sharks. A person who is catgenderjotaro is one of the best people alive
Catgenderjotaro by AceOfZpades March 26, 2022
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