well actually it was because Ford Prefect spent a long time stretching their necks out with his hands during primitive times.PeterDawson said:The smart-ass in me has to point out that giraffes having long necks to reach branches is not their primary reason for being as they are. Look up giraffe neck fighting and you'll get a good look at their real purpose. I could also go into the fact that technically their necks are short, but that's too much.