BS: Important question . . . .

Subject: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:12 PM

Do goldfish fart?

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:15 PM

OK, so it doesn't rank up there with global warming, species extinction or 'who put the bomp in the bomp shu bomp shu bomp'. However, I would appreciate some serious answers to this. Please.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: number 6
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:19 PM

I dunno about fartin' ... but I've seen one burp.

sIx

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Azizi
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:22 PM

Well, I don't know about goldfish, but certain Swiss buses & Swiss cable cars do.

Click HERE

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Bill D
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:31 PM

Well, it depends on how much cabbage & beans you feed them.....

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:33 PM

I don't think you people are taking this quite as seriously as I had hoped.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Jeri
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:34 PM

I really don't know about goldfish, but herring seem to communicate to one another by farting. I think golfish probably don't have as much to say, but you never know. Hey - fish really DO talk outta their butts!

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: number 6
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:34 PM

I am Peace ... and I think Bill D has a valid point there.

sIx

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Alba
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:36 PM

Well now Peace. At last a subject that makes sense. Good for you.
Now you might like to check this: Oh Goldie Pleeeeze
As you can see by this link extensive studies are being carried out as I type but as yet no conlusions have been reached.
My opinion (and it is not qualified) is that if it eats then it Farts and Burps.
I am sure than someone on the Mudcat with an in depth knowledge of Butt Thunder behaviour in Goldfish will no doubt contribute their thoughts and findings on this fascinating issue.
I will trace this thread to make sure I do not miss anything..
Jude..:>)

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: number 6
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:37 PM

I'm keeping my eye on this thread too .... it's intriguing!

sIx

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:37 PM

'I am Peace ... and I think Bill D has a valid point there.'

OK, because this is serious stuff.

Azizi, Azizi, Azizi.

Jeri, I am afraid to ask why you knew that.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:39 PM

Yes see here

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:40 PM

Thank you, Alba.

I am so tired of hearing about politicians, religions and war, that for a change I really wanted to get into a subject that has true meaning and philosophical depth. I appreciate you all for posting.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Alba
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:41 PM

WOW Guest way too much information there..lol
A simple yes or no would have been fine....!!!
Damn

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:43 PM

"Some fish, upon taking in too much gas while eating flaky food from the top of an aquarium, will fart out the extra gas which would otherwise disturb their buoyancy."

The above is from GUEST'S excellent link. It makes me wonder if people do so--men people, because I have it on good authority that ladies do not fart, and if they do it has no odor--in the bathtub for the same reason.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Jeri
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:43 PM

Peace, I don't really know how you could ask such a question. It's silly.

Goldfish eat, they digest, of COURSE they're going to fart! Just because they don't have butt-cheeks to lift and they don't seem to scatter the other goldfish with the sound...hey - do goldfish have ears? I guess that would explain why they always look so startled. I mean, Marge Fish is swimming along and goes straight through a trail of bubbles, and thinks, "Yo, Murray! Why don't you give me some sort of warning noise, so...oh yeah - I don't have any ears."

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Alba
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:45 PM

..ah now can Fish smell each others Thunder I wonder?

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Azizi
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:48 PM

"number 6 - PM
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:34 PM

I am Peace ..."

What??! I didn't know that number 6 and Peace are the same person.

"Azizi Azizi Azizi"

Yes?

And?

Okay Okay. Here's my answer.

"Fat funny goldfish fart fast."

I bet you can't say it right 5 times.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:49 PM

"Peace, I don't really know how you could ask such a question. It's silly."

Jeri, you're absolutely correct. It is a frivilous question, and I should know better.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:53 PM

So let me pose this humdinger instead. This question has kept me awake many evenings with rapt wonder: DO EARTHWORMS FART?

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:55 PM

I am afraid that things are getting outta control on this thread. I can't keep up with the posts. Forget the last question. Let me ask this in its stead:


               and if so, then what?

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: number 6
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:55 PM

Azizi ... I am not Peace, peaceful, but I'm not him.

Now ... godfish fartin is a hell of a lot meaningful than Bush, and the dreadful U.S. regime.

But one thing for sure ... if godldfish fart, it is now proven they do by that very link ... I wonder if Bush farts. I bet he is the kind a guy that holds it in.

sIx

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Alba
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:56 PM

I'll tell you the story of the Windy Roselee
from Yarmouth's fair Harbor she did sail.
Lost to the deep after two days at sea,
sunk by the fart of a Whale!

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: number 6
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:57 PM

If earthworms eat ... then they fart. Didn't that link explain that?

sIx

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: LilyFestre
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:59 PM

Of course they do Brucie...but the bigger question here is do goldfish ever get thirsty?

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Azizi
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 08:59 PM

That question made me think of another one: Were those animals in the Dune series giant earth worms or were they dinasaurs or what were they anyway? And if they farted, would their fart smell spicey?

Just wondering.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:03 PM

Peace, this should keep you occupied for a while.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Bobert
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:03 PM

Well, first of all I didn't really know that goldfish even pooped... But, hey, I reckon they had to... Don't they...

But now I've gotten well beyond this little part of biology class that I skipped so while we're in the gereal area, hmmmmmm, how do I ask this so it won't come 'round to bite me later???

Ahhhh, it's about the birds and bees stuff, cept in this case it's, ahhhhh, goldfish.... Like do they have, ummmmmm, you know, ummmmmmm.....

Is so, is the female's "ummmmmmm" waterproof....

Yeah, that's my question....

I know I should have spent more time in high school biology where they teach ya' this kinda imporatnt life skills stuff but....

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: SunnySister
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:03 PM

I thought it a very interesting question, Peace. And my thanks to "Guest" for the link to the answer. I assumed that Goldfish would need to but didn't know for sure.

Strangely, I have a Betta fish that is doing very, very poorly. May not make it past the weekend and I know it might sound strange to some people, but it hurts me not to do more for him. I've changed his water and put a little tonic salt in but still he is losing the battle. Today there was even a little white scaley thing on his head.

I feel so powerless and I'm supposed to be his guardian. Yes, he's a fish-- he's also a living thing that's my responsibility. Whoever said that you can't get attached to fish, hasn't met me...

Take care of your farting goldfish, Peace. You never know when their health could deteriorate. :(

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:06 PM

I truly hope that none of you folks have sharp instruments with you.

Here's the facts. Coming soon to a theatre near you.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Azizi
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:07 PM

What Sunnysister said midway in her story....I ain't gonna touch that with a ten foot pole.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:14 PM

This was the order of posts for a few minutes there. Gave me a good laugh.

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Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Alba
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:15 PM

ROFL Azizi...


I have a 50 Gallon Tank filled with Fish of all kinds. Fresh Water.
It upsets me if one gets sick or passes....
so I understand what you are saying SS try this link it gives some good advice on Fish illness and how to deal with certain conditions.
Serious website for Sunny Sister

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Jeri
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:27 PM

Well, I didn't mean it was a silly question in the sense that it was frivolous! If scientists are studying herring farts, it's certainly not frivolous. I just meant that everything that eats must fart. Except I'm not too sure about bugs and some people I've met whose buttholes (I suspect) are clamped down tighter than the airlock on the space shuttle. We're not supposed to be talking about politics though, so I'll just drop it.

I just meant of COURSE fish fart. Except maybe those pufferfish, who probably also are so anal they iron their socks.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Alba
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:28 PM

Although I have nothing to contribute to the Thread whatsoever I am giggling a lot, for some unknown reason. at the thought of "danging with the Stars"!!!!!!
Simple things I know....sigh

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:29 PM

"I've met whose buttholes (I suspect) are clamped down tighter than the airlock on the space shuttle."

LOLOLOL

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:30 PM

LOLOL

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:31 PM

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK. I have a seriously bad case of the giggles.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Azizi
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:40 PM

Is Danging with Stars" better than "Danging with Wolfs"?

And do wolfs fart?

{I threw that 2nd question in so I wouldn't be accused of being off subject}.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Rapparee
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:43 PM

Now that you've brought it up, I have to ask whether or not flatulence is a problem with:

a) planeria
b) house and other flies
c) cockroaches
d) rattlesnakes (and if so, does it shake the rattles?)
e) parmecium
f) E. coli
g) viruses (virii?)
h) rickettesiae
i) the energy beings of Altair VI
j) eosinophiles
k) plants
l) fungi
m) slugs and other gastropods
n) octopuses (octopii?)
o) giant squids

Now see what you've done!!!! Before this thread I was happy and ignorant, and now I'm educated and asking questions that prior to this I would never have thought of asking!

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Azizi
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:46 PM

Questions like: 'Who put the bomp in the bomp shu bomp shu bomp'? And does he or she fart before, during, or afterwards?

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Jeri
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:49 PM

Serious reply to Sunny Sister: I'm sorry about your beta. The fish probably don't care about us at all, but we care about them. This describes most of my relationships, so I guess I'm used to it. As a kid, I never got used to losing them. It doesn't matter that they're 'just fish'. WE aren't. Maybe it's just the little guy's time, but might somebody at the fish store have an idea how to help?

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Alba
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:55 PM

and who put the ram in the ramalamadingdong...oh this is getting serious now
Rapaire and Azizi you are stretching my academic limitations by throwing these deeply important questions (that deserve an answer) into Cyberspace.
AND it's all Peace's fault!!!
In the interest of furthering our knowledge we should seek the answers.
I will tackle the only one I think I am sure of:
(i) Absolutely but it appears as a small cluster of pink mass and has no smell whatsoever and the sound cannot be heard by the Human ear. Dogs, however, would have the ability to hear a release but are too far away obviously.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:55 PM

Rapiare, from the second link I gave:

Is there any kind of animal that doesn't fart?
    (Question submitted by Funsux)

    If we define a fart to be an anal escape of intestinal gas, then it follows that animals that lack intestines or an anus cannot fart. Most animals possess intestines and an anus, but there are some that don't. These include:
    Sponges: These organisms lack true tissues and organs. They have just a few types of cells organized into a bag with holes in it. Water flows into some holes and out other holes. Sponges are so different from other animals that some biologists think we shouldn't even call them animals.
    Cnidaria: This phylum includes the jellyfish, corals, sea anemones and hydra. Their tissues are organized into a bag with a mouth surrounded by stinging tentacles. Food enters the mouth and is digested inside the bag, after which the leftovers are expelled via the same opening. In effect, the same hole serves as both a mouth and an anus. Any gas expelled by a cnidarian would be more appropriately termed a belch rather than a fart, since the animal lacks intestines and separate anus.
    Pogonophoran worms: These remarkable animals, who dwell on the sea floor near active volcanic regions associated with mid-ocean ridges, possess no mouth, no stomach, no intestines, and no anus. Apparently they retain their svelte, worm-shaped figures by giving up on eating completely! They survive by means of a mutualistic relationship with chemosynthetic bacteria that live in their flesh. Anyway, these animals cannot possibly fart.

    A second category of animals that probably don't fart are animals that live very deep underwater. At high pressures, gas remains in solution rather than forming bubbles. So there is a good chance that all those clams, echinoderms, fish and other animals living near the seafloor don't fart because their farts stay in solution and never emerge as bubbles, even though the animals possess perfectly good intestines and anuses.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Alba
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 09:59 PM

There you go again Guest....damn
" Food enters the mouth and is digested inside the bag, after which the leftovers are expelled via the same opening" Yuk...they poo through their mouths...enough already with details...lol

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 10:04 PM

Sorry about your pet, SunnySister. Jeri's suggestion is a good one.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: GUEST,Lyrical Lady
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 10:33 PM

They do and they don't! It's the ones that float upside down in the tank that don't!
Barb

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Gurney
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 10:43 PM

Bloody stupid question. Of couse they do.

Where DID you think the bubbles in spirit-levels came from?

I've stopped thinking about carbonated drinks.

Subject: RE: BS: Important question . . . .
From: Peace
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 10:45 PM

Gurney, you ARE a genius, THANK you.

Subject: Lyr Add: ARE THE GOOD TIMES REALLY OVER (M Haggard
From: GUEST,For Barb.
Date: 05 Jan 06 - 10:50 PM

ARE THE GOOD TIMES REALLY OVER
Merle Haggard

I wish a buck was still silver.
It was back when the country was strong.
Back before Elvis; before the Vietnam war came along.
Before The Beatles and "Yesterday",
When a man could still work, and still would.
Is the best of the free life behind us now?
Are the good times really over for good?

Are we rolling downhill like a snowball headed for hell?
With no kind of chance for the Flag or the Liberty bell.
Wish a Ford and a Chevy,
Could still last ten years, like they should.
Is the best of the free life behind us now?
Are the good times really over for good?

I wish coke was still cola,
And a joint was a bad place to be.
And it was back before Nixon lied to us all on TV.
Before microwave ovens,
When a girl could still cook and still would.
Is the best of the free life behind us now?
Are the good times really over for good?

Are we rolling downhill like a snowball headed for hell?
With no kind of chance for the Flag or the Liberty bell.
Wish a Ford and a Chevy,
Could still last ten years, like they should.
Is the best of the free life behind us now?
Are the good times really over for good?

Stop rolling downhill like a snowball headed for hell.
Stand up for the Flag and let's all ring the Liberty bell.
Let's make a Ford and a Chevy,
Still last ten years, like they should.
The best of the free life is still yet to come,
The good times ain't over for good.