Blame the parents. Mine taught me it was rude and unacceptable to pass gas unless you were sitting on the toilet; so I hold it until I'm on the toilet.

When I was a youngster my brothers and I would have Fart Contests. We especially looked forward to dinners where Mom would make her notorious (and delicious) Boston Baked Beans, because then Dad would join in the evening festivities and set a high bar for us boys. Or low bar, if you prefer...

 

When I was a youngster my brothers and I would have Fart Contests.

If we did something like that, we would have gotten knocked on the head. My Dad liked to rap his knuckles on our head for punishment. Might sound harsh, but it was a different time and parents were allowed to discipline their children by beating on them.

 

I've heard quite a few people say that beans gave them gas.

This is well documented in the "classical literature"...

 

When I was a youngster my brothers and I would have Fart Contests.

I used to pay my daughter a dollar for her best "musical" farts.

I still would...but she's at that age where she thinks it's embarrassing.

 

Try doing that in a lift with your partner , then quickly getting out the next floor cos two old dears are getting in. Guaranteed to make you popular on the ground floor

 

With the aid of very advanced nanotechnology, I invented a tiny pill with a minuscule vacuum pump that is able to separate gases from solids and liquids. That way all I have to do is take one before every meal to prevent all possible socially embarrassing gasification events...

The only drawback is that I don't yet know how to dispose of the pill once it saturates...

 

Educational fart video...share with your kids:

(This thread is fun!)

 

It was along time ago, but I’m fairly sure that the details below are correct – but with the passing of time things get forgotten (by me).

In the ‘notes and queries’ section of the Guardian newspaper, a reader had asked if there was any society in the world where farting was considered acceptable/desirable, much like belching/burping after a hearty meal is considered a compliment in a number of countries.

The one response I recall was from a reader who stated that amongst the mail sorting workers at the Royal Mail facility in Peterborough – England, farting was cheered by other workers (the louder/longer the fart the greater the appreciation).
However the writer noted that they found the workers' behaviour disgusting.

 

Try doing that in a lift with your partner , then quickly getting out the next floor cos two old dears are getting in. Guaranteed to make you popular on the ground floor

I've never broken wind in an elevator. That's uncouth.

 

Great. Something to look forward to. I've heard quite a few people say that beans gave them gas. It never affected me.

I read somewhere that kangaroos don't pass gas. They have some beneficial gut bacteria that prevents it. Maybe someone will figure out how to use that to help gassy people.

But, there's still no excuse for not excusing yourself if you pass gas in the presence of others. Get away from people if you're going to have an uncontrollable episode, but definitely apologize if you can't.

This is about manners. I cover my mouth when I cough, sneeze, or yawn, regardless of whether others are present; it's automatic.

Ease up already. I will bet 99% of people don't say anything because it embarrassing for all involved.

 

I've never broken wind in an elevator. That's uncouth.

You just reek of class.

 

I've never broken wind in an elevator. That's uncouth.

It’s just wrong on so many levels.

 

With the aid of very advanced nanotechnology, I invented a tiny pill with a minuscule vacuum pump that is able to separate gases from solids and liquids. That way all I have to do is take one before every meal to prevent all possible socially embarrassing gasification events...

The only drawback is that I don't yet know how to dispose of the pill once it saturates...

Low tech

 

Farting without apology or even acknowledgement?

OMG! Now I'm totally regretting riding the _anti-politics bandwagon_ if THIS is example of subject matter filling the void (NPI!)!

 

OMG! Now I'm totally regretting riding the _anti-politics bandwagon_ if THIS is example of subject matter filling the void (NPI!)!

What else is there?

 

What else is there?

I'm sure we'll think of... something.

 

I personally don't recommend "passing gas" in a public place unless it's near an active volcano where people are already fearing for their lives.

 

This is about manners. I cover my mouth when I cough, sneeze, or yawn, regardless of whether others are present; it's automatic.

Great.
Then I just need to cover my butt when I fart and all is forgiven.

 

Then I just need to cover my butt when I fart and all is forgiven.

As long as whatever you use is large enough to completely enclose you so you're the only one who has to enjoy the smell...

 

I personally don't recommend "passing gas" in a public place unless it's near an active volcano where people are already fearing for their lives.

... and the air already smells of sulfur anyway ...