Flatulence

[Luv2play]

Everybody farts but how much is not widely known, apparently. A university in Maryland has undertaken a study to measure exactly how much humans expel gas via the rectum. They do it by using an instrument that can be attached to underwear.

I listened to an interview by someone involved in the study and the said 62 times a day may be an average. Some were recorded at over 118. A previous study had suggested 14 times a day average but was very limited in numbers subject to the trials. This new study will have over 800 people wearing the devices.

It reminds me of a standup routine Joan Rivers did once when she said self deprecatingly that as she aged she noticed she was farting more. 
The university dubbed their study the Flatus Atlas. Should be interesting what they discover. 

Edited February 14 by Luv2play

[samhexum]

This is ridiculous.  Everyone's numbers vary based on their diet.  For example, I drink fifty gallons of Coke Zero daily (more or less) and my best friend drinks only water and a couple of cups of coffee per day; just based on that, how could any comparison of our gastrointestinal goodies have any validity?

[Becket]

Which reminds me, what is the proper ettiquette when one is getting a massage and the need to pass gas presents itself? Asking for a friend.

[samhexum]

1 hour ago, Becket said:

Which reminds me, what is the proper ettiquette when one is getting a massage and the need to pass gas presents itself? Asking for a friend.

I gave you a "hide eyes" but consider it a "pinch nose".

[mike carey]

I won't mention abuse shouted in a fake French accent, in a general direction, from a castle battlement.

[BoyGeorgeandMarilyn]

11 hours ago, mike carey said:

I won't mention abuse shouted in a fake French accent, in a general direction, from a castle battlement.

Friends of Poetry : Have a nice day!

 

[+ Charlie]

I have been called an "old fart, " but I don't think I smell bad.

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

17 hours ago, samhexum said:

This is ridiculous.  Everyone's numbers vary based on their diet.  For example, I drink fifty gallons of Coke Zero daily (more or less) and my best friend drinks only water and a couple of cups of coffee per day; just based on that, how could any comparison of our gastrointestinal goodies have any validity?

It's a known fact that men fart more than women. 

The theory: women never stop talking long enough to build up pressure.

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

22 hours ago, Becket said:

Which reminds me, what is the proper ettiquette when one is getting a massage and the need to pass gas presents itself? Asking for a friend.

Excuse yourself to the restroom.

[jeezifonly]

22 hours ago, Becket said:

Which reminds me, what is the proper ettiquette when one is getting a massage and the need to pass gas presents itself? Asking for a friend.

Plan ahead, boys.

 

[+ nycman]

20 hours ago, mike carey said:

I won't mention abuse shouted in a fake French accent, in a general direction, from a castle battlement.

For those not raised on an excessive diet of Monty Python skits:

 

[BoyGeorgeandMarilyn]

On 2/15/2026 at 1:40 AM, nycman said:

For those not raised on an excessive diet of Monty Python skits:

 

Its so nice to fart!!!

[BoyGeorgeandMarilyn]

18 hours ago, BoyGeorgeandMarilyn said:

Its so nice to fart!!!

I do not see why its so funny! Farting is natural!   

I like farting especially in public!

 

 

Kisses ! BoyGeorgeandMarilyn!

[+ BOZO T CLOWN]

Oh come on, this is 2026. We know exactly what causes flatulence. It is not difficult to prevent or at least postpone noxious gas from being emitted from your sphincter and avoid an embarrassing moment.
Before performing in the center ring, Bozo would abstain from dairy, cruciferous vegetables, beans, legumes, fatty meats, and seltzer for at least 8 hours.  And Bozo never had a problem. One doesn't need to be like Bozo, and have a degree from Clown College, to figure out how to avoid putting yourself in a potentially awkward situation.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oIAyTsWfzKg

BTC
🤡

Edited March 11 by BOZO T CLOWN

[Becket]

Damn, @Bozo T Clown, you make me feel so guilty. I could share with you again my "farting on the massage table" story, but it got me in trouble with some of the guys around here. I'm still mortally hurt at the stink it caused. Alas, it's now all gone with the wind. 

[+ BOZO T CLOWN]

6 hours ago, Becket said:

Damn, @Bozo T Clown, you make me feel so guilty. I could share with you again my "farting on the massage table" story, but it got me in trouble with some of the guys around here. I'm still mortally hurt at the stink it caused. Alas, it's now all gone with the wind. 

@Becket, your rather, uh, ticklish situation could have been avoided if you had prepared your digestive system in advance of your massage appointment. Honestly, you should have known better. 
To avoid a repeat performance of future untimely gaseous emissions, follow Bozo's advice in his previous post and you'll be fine.
No $$ charge this time.

BTC
🤡

[Becket]

12 minutes ago, BOZO T CLOWN said:

@Becket, your rather, uh, ticklish situation could have been avoided if you had prepared your digestive system in advance of your massage appointment. Honestly, you should have known better. 
To avoid a repeat performance of future untimely gaseous emissions, follow Bozo's advice in his previous post and you'll be fine.
No $$ charge this time.

BTC
🤡

Yea  I suppose I could have planned ahead. But, just between you and me, I thought it very funny. The provider, however, was aghast. He reacted as if I took a dump on his living room oriental rug. My immature teen age enjoyment with passing gas won the day, sadly.

Edited March 12 by Becket

[mizuki777]

62 times a day sounds wild. I always thought the average was way lower, like that 14 times study mentioned. Guess we're all just more "active" than we realized.