Comedy
Let’s talk about farts. A short while ago, a flight from Dubai to Amsterdam was forced to make an unscheduled stop in Vienna to expel an older man who wouldn’t stop expelling his own noxious gases.“Disgust” is probably somewhere in the top three reactions to public flatulence; the other two spots might be occupied by “embarrassment” (both for the farter and those around them) and “humor” (everyone loves a comedy fart). However, the stink that follows a particularly scandalous bout of wind might not be shared by everyone: There are those who treat anal flatulence with respect and admiration. A 2014 study from the University of Exeter The study suggested that hydrogen sulphide—a compound found in farts—may protect human cells that are typically damaged by diseases such as cancer. And for a small number of individuals, farting isn’t just a taboo by-product of human digestion—it’s the primary focus of their sex lives. Does flatulance lead to felatio and fornication? Can sneaking out a stinky one arouse amorous actions? Do trouser trumpeters titillate tarts? Can a backside burp begat boinking? Can cutting the cheese cure cancer? Come smell the gaseous emanations of our next episode - Fart fetishes and stinky sex.