BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: GUEST,bobad
Date: 08 May 05 - 01:21 PM

In anglophone Canada one often hears "pardon my French" after having let one rip.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: GUEST,Uncle DaveO
Date: 08 May 05 - 12:36 PM

Both "passing gas" and "breaking wind" are extremely common in Southern Minnesota, where I grew up, and Central Indiana, where I've lived for 45 years.

Then there's also:
to let one
to cut one (or "cut a fart")
to cut cheese

I'm sure there's a myriad of other well-known expressions for this basic human FUNction.

Dave Oesterreich

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 08 May 05 - 05:03 AM

My favourite euphemisms are 'Master Robert is talking German' and 'Sir appears to have stepped upon a duck'....

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Azizi
Date: 08 May 05 - 03:43 AM

Here's a couple of regional USA vernacular phrases for the word 'farting' that I ahve noticed:

In Atlantic City, New Jersy where I was raised farting was called "breaking wind".

In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where I live now {when African Americans fart} we say we have 'passed gas'. I don't think we use the word 'fart' very much if at all.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Peace
Date: 08 May 05 - 12:10 AM

CH4 (with a bullet).

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Azizi
Date: 07 May 05 - 10:46 PM

Has any body mentioned that this thread is a gas?

No? Okay I will.

This thread is a gas!

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 May 05 - 09:30 PM

Why do we insist on hiding the aromas that nature gave us?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: bobad
Date: 07 May 05 - 08:53 PM

A stinky fart under the covers can ruin those most intimate moments. With bodymint the stools turn an attractive green instead of that boring brown color. The green Bodymint contained in the stools deodorizes the gases as they transit the intestine. Farts will not smell like roses, but the sharpest and most disgusting nasal notes are reduced or eliminated.

At last a cure, read all about it here

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 07 May 05 - 08:28 PM

Wasnt that a hip horn band in the late sixtys from just outside Chicago : " Gas Wind & Fatulence " . They were a little to middle of the road for me . Thanks for the memories . I was once in a band called "Polecat" wich is more to the point . All the best , Guy

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Peace
Date: 07 May 05 - 03:48 PM

Makes ya wanna, doesn't it?

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Azizi
Date: 07 May 05 - 09:03 AM

GUEST,Genie who ate her cookie began to quote a version of that 'classic' rhyme "beans, beans, the musical fruit".

Here's one version that I found:

"Beans, beans, the musical fruit
The more you eat, the more you toot
The more you toot, the better you feel
Beans are good for every meal
Beans, beans are good for your heart
The more you eat, the more you fart
The more you fart, the better you feel
So have some beans at every meal."


posted by Miranda at August 19, 2004; http://octopuses.chaoticinsanity.com

[used with permission of the that Blog's members]

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Azizi
Date: 07 May 05 - 08:33 AM

Let's hear it for the children! After all, telling people they stink is a widespread name calling tradition.

Here's another children's rhyme to add to those I gave before:

"1819 Aligator Street
Every night they had a fight and this is what they said:
Boys are rotton made out of cotton
Girls are handy made out of candy
Boys go to Jupiter to get more studpider
Girls to to Mars to get more candy bars
Ink a Bink a Bottle of Ink
The cork fell out and you stink!"

posted by Joy Beth at January 23, 2004;
http://octopuses.chaoticinsanity.com

[used with permission of the that Blog's members]

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 May 05 - 04:00 AM

I can see why he is an EX husband.... although it it were my head he were holding there, he would probably be a LATE husband......

Why is it, when blokes fart or belch in public, it's amusing and a sign of how masculine and virile they are... when women do it, it's disgusting.

I've never had a problem with wind (although many of my acquaintances may have had), but I do try very hard to gauge a situation before I let rip..... there are some not a million miles from where I am today, who would do well to learn the art of the silent belch... and particularlry how to belch without leaning to one side so that it's blatantly obvious to all what they are doing!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: dianavan
Date: 07 May 05 - 03:45 AM

The farts of others are nauseating. I never breathe through my mouth if I smell a fart because its as if I'm eating it. Yech!

Did you know that meat-eaters have much worse-smelling farts than vegetarians?

Of course, my farts don't smell at all.

My ex-husband would fart in bed and then hold my head under the covers and laugh. Don't you think thats abusive?

I accidently farted in front of my class. It was the highlight of their year.

Can we change the subject to smelly feet or something?

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: GUEST,Genie who ate her cookie
Date: 06 May 05 - 11:42 PM

Shouldn't this topic be in the Music section of Mudcat?

(Beans, beans, the musical fruit -
The more you eat, the more musical you become ... )

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Peace
Date: 06 May 05 - 07:13 PM

John, a friend of mine had a dog named Barth. Barth ate carrots. Then Barth farted, and farted, and farted. We all loved that dog when he wasn't eating carrots. When he was, that poor thing couldn't get anyone to pet him; indeed, he couldn't get anyone to stay in the same room with him.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: John Hardly
Date: 06 May 05 - 07:04 PM

I had a dog who loved apples too. He didn't fart, though. At least that's what he claimed.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Peace
Date: 06 May 05 - 06:44 PM

I had a dog that ate apples. She loved the things. Man, could she fart afterwards. She would give her rear a look when the 'wind' exited. I don't think she ever connected eating apples with farting. Just thought you all should know about that.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 06 May 05 - 05:57 PM

Well, as Les once won a bottled fart at a poetry contest, he should know all about them!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: heric
Date: 06 May 05 - 12:02 PM

If your fragrance resembles a Labrador's in any fashion, you'd better see a doc, and ask for a full bowel resection.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Ramblingsid
Date: 06 May 05 - 09:36 AM

Of course there is Les Barker's seminal work on this subject. A parody of the scottish song "Blow the wind southerly" which is turned into "Breaking wind suddenly".

Somewhere in there, there is the line "I blamed the dog, but they knew it was me". Blaming the dog though remains my best excuse.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 06 May 05 - 08:57 AM

I am the top dog and no mistake!

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 06 May 05 - 08:55 AM

99

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Azizi
Date: 06 May 05 - 08:53 AM

I meant to say that that Bush blowing in the wind thread is a gas too {and not the laughing kind}.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Azizi
Date: 06 May 05 - 08:51 AM

IMO, I feel the Bush draft blowing stronger should be combined with
this one.

After all, both of them are about an stinking ill wind that brings no good.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: jacqui.c
Date: 06 May 05 - 07:27 AM

I wouldn't be surprised to find a Victorian influence in there somewhere - they were great for 'public decency'.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 06 May 05 - 07:00 AM

So why is it such a taboo to fart or belch openly in Britain, when on the continent and in the Far East, it's ignored or encouraged?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 06 May 05 - 04:09 AM

Can't let a rattling good thread die....besides Ted hasn't had his 100 yet.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: GUEST,brucie
Date: 05 May 05 - 11:09 AM

Allow me to rephrase that . . . .

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: GUEST,brucie
Date: 05 May 05 - 11:02 AM

Thank you, Mike. Knew it was out there somewhere.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 05 May 05 - 07:21 AM

Not a new concept though Brucie as Joseph Pujol took Paris by storm in the late 19th century...known as "Le Petomane"(the farter) he could fart "The Marsellaise". imitate a battle with guns, cannonfire etc and even included his lovely daughters in his act. He performed for Royalty..including Prince Albert (England).....Much to Queen Victorias dismay. He farted in all the best theatres including the famous Moulin Rouge. I believe you can still get the video of "Le Petomane" played by Leonard Rossiter...and believe me it is funny!. Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Peace
Date: 04 May 05 - 08:52 PM

FYI

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Peace
Date: 04 May 05 - 06:30 PM

Wasn't there a group in France that made music with their, uh, well, you know?

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 04 May 05 - 06:07 PM

Or in the words of the great Bob Dylan:-

How many beans in a baked bean can?
How many beans in a can?
The answer my friend,
Is blowin' in the wind!
The answer is blowin' in the wind!

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: skipy
Date: 04 May 05 - 06:05 PM

I can't sing & I can't play an instrument, but I can fart!
I even plan my diet to be able to fart at work, this bring pleasure to my compatriates! well thats how I see it.
Skipy

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Azizi
Date: 04 May 05 - 04:25 PM

Well, Brucie, I hope you're not leaving because I categorized you and your friend as bad boys. I did apologize for being serious.

This thread is all about humor, isn't it?

So did you really mean that you are OUT of here, or were you being witty?

That's another thing-a lot of time I couldn't get the punch line of jokes.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Peace
Date: 04 May 05 - 04:21 PM

OOOPS.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Peace
Date: 04 May 05 - 04:20 PM

I agree. The idiot that started this thread should be told that there is NO place here for that kind of thing. He should be ashamed of himself for being involved with juvenile humour. The twit!

I am OUT of here.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Azizi
Date: 04 May 05 - 04:20 PM

Yeah, I remember kids in New Jersey also doing that hand under the armpits and dropping the elbow movement to make the sound of farts..

Not me though. Unlike kids like Brucie and his friend Earl, I never got in trouble in school-or outside of school for that matter.

But I confess to having some envy of kids who had the courage to defy authority. They certainly seemed to be having more fun than I did.

But maybe the "I'm having fun. I don't care if I get in trouble for breaking the rules" attitude was faked just like they faked the farting sound.

Okay, I'm getting to heavy duty here...see what I mean?

I apologize for the seriousness. Back to the fun & games!

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 04 May 05 - 03:08 PM

Just another thread with a load of hot air in it! It stinks!

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Blissfully Ignorant
Date: 04 May 05 - 03:02 PM

"I have NO comment at this time. "

Isn't that a comment itself, of sorts?

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Peace
Date: 04 May 05 - 02:53 PM

I have NO comment at this time.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Blissfully Ignorant
Date: 04 May 05 - 02:52 PM

I use to do the hand under the armpit thing too... but, i can't do it now, not since i sprouted boobs. It's a tragedy...

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Peace
Date: 04 May 05 - 02:44 PM

I used to be eble to make that farting sound by putting my hand in my armpit and dropping my elbow. It was a real art form where I grew up. So much so that we really looked up to people who had great skill at it. The ultimate challenge was to do it in class and get in trouble for it. One would then have the admiration of one's peers for minutes--if not hours.

I recall a fellow I shall call Earl--that was his name; thus that is the reason I shall call him that--who got in trouble for REALLY farting in class. Turned out it wasn't a fart--or it was, but there was baggage with it. Earl was the envy of all in a weird kinda way. We all liked him until the day in winter when he sneezed into his hand and then chased all of us around the school yard, threatening to wipe his hand on our jackets.

We had serious things happening in grade four.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Rapparee
Date: 04 May 05 - 02:12 PM

PDQ Bach (1807-1742?)wrote for, among other instruments, the Windbreaker.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Azizi
Date: 04 May 05 - 01:40 PM

Where I come from "farting" is called "breaking wind".

Does anyone else remember kids making the sound of farts by putting their arm to their mouth and blowing?

Not that I ever did anything like that-publicly anyway.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: jacqui.c
Date: 04 May 05 - 01:39 PM

I was walking down the road with my three year old daughter when she suddenly announced in a loud voice that she had farted. I told her that that was not a good word to say in public whereupon she shouted"FART, FART, FART, FART" at the top of her voice.

Thirty-two years later and I'm still thinking about revenge for that one.

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 04 May 05 - 11:37 AM

Certainly could with a following wind!

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: Donuel
Date: 04 May 05 - 10:48 AM

This vulgar and inane thread couldn't possibly reach 75 ;0

Subject: RE: BS: Gas, Wind, Flatulence
From: jacqui.c
Date: 04 May 05 - 10:32 AM

Just don't take up fire eating.