Thread: Geniuses get fewer hangovers

I think I have to apologize to all the hard drinking expats in Thailand

"High IQ scores may do more than separate geniuses from those of lesser intelligence, they could also be an indication of how much clever people are likely to suffer from hangovers. New research by Scottish scientists suggests that smart people are less likely to repeatedly experience the excruciating headache, nausea, dry mouth and sensitivity to light and sound that can follow a heavy night out. "The main finding of this study was that higher IQ scores at 11 years of age were associated with a reduced risk of alcohol induced hangovers in middle age," said Dr David Batty of the University of Edinburgh. In a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, Dr Batty and his colleagues looked at IQ test scores of 11-year-olds taken in Aberdeen in 1962 and sent questionnaires to them between 2000-2003 asking about their drinking habits. Responses from more than 7000 showed a higher IQ score was associated with a lower prevalence of hangovers."

Geniuses get fewer hangovers | NEWS.com.au

So, that explains it. At age 10 my IQ was 164. I figure with all the booze I've consumed in the last 40 years it's down to about 90 by now....

People that claim not to suffer from bad hangovers just are'nt drinking enough

Originally Posted by RandomChances

People that claim not to suffer from bad hangovers just are'nt drinking enough

I'm sending this quote to Ms. B right now....

Originally Posted by RandomChances

People that claim not to suffer from bad hangovers just are'nt drinking enough

And that's the truth. But also Geniuses would know that and hence had fewer hangovers.

Most low paid folks in Scotland are alcoholics, hence the hangover of those with low IQ's.
Higher IQ folks are the ones selling the booze to the thickies, hence the lack of hangovers.

I'm hoping Smeg can twist this study into his Thaophile theme stories

Originally Posted by Storekeeper

I'm hoping Smeg can twist this study into his Thaophile theme stories

He would but he's got a terrible headache at the moment. He'll be back after an Alka Seltzer.

My bad ... I apologize for using this OP to bash Marmite and his drinking habits.

I in know way intended to offend any of the career oriented drunkard expats.