Put a cork in or let the wind float free?

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

09/15/2004 06:39:29 PM · #1

Following on from (a typically odd) conversation in DPC Chat I was just wondering what the opinions are on farting infront of others, particularly infront of one's partner.

Do you feel one should keep a cork in it and retire to a private place to let rip or do you believe in sharing and farting freely infront of the family?

My chohti behn, Frisca, is much more ladylike than I and does not fart infront of others, not even her gorgeous lover. My dear friends, Sher and Lecia bunny, are also of that ladylike persuasion.

I, on the other hand, am an unsexy, old hag and poison gas my husband regularly with odours of biological weapon potency.

What about you all?

Message edited by author 2004-09-15 18:42:46.

Konador

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

09/15/2004 06:42:47 PM · #2

Family: Yes
Friends: No (Unless they do it first!)

frisca

Nikon D70

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

09/15/2004 06:42:49 PM · #3

thanks kv! Now how am I going to convince *anyone* that I simply don't pass wind? ;)

09/15/2004 06:43:55 PM · #4

Er... erm... tell them you DO pass wind but it smells of roses?

My husband tries that excuse all the time...

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

09/15/2004 06:44:41 PM · #5

Originally posted by Konador:

Family: Yes
Friends: No (Unless they do it first!)

What about girlfriend?
:oP
And why aren't you in CHAT?

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

09/15/2004 06:46:27 PM · #6

PPFFFFFFFFTTTTTTTT!

There went my monitor again, spewed with coffee.
Dang, THAT ONE caught me off guard!

As a guy, I find great pride in a good fart, but only in the company of other guys.
I do believe there is a level of couth that is unwritten, and certain politeness should be
displayed in mixed company and around the opposite sex (or blame it on the dog).

Now if it just "falls out" - run!

LOL

Message edited by author 2004-09-15 18:47:57.

Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

09/15/2004 06:47:25 PM · #7

But I never did posess any couth.
Know where I can get some?

midnightride2

Canon EOS-10D

09/15/2004 06:50:03 PM · #8

I hate it when you are in a store and someone does the surprise attack on you and you walk right into it.

Pug-H

Pentax K10D

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

09/15/2004 06:50:17 PM · #9

On the trivia program last night, there was a topic on why 17th Century French ladies kept small dogs ... to pass the blame on. "You be quiet now, you silly little puppy!"

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

09/15/2004 06:50:51 PM · #10

Originally posted by midnightride2:

I hate it when you are in a store and someone does the surprise attack on you and you walk right into it.

SBD... eeek.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

09/15/2004 06:54:46 PM · #11

Originally posted by midnightride2:

I hate it when you are in a store and someone does the surprise attack on you and you walk right into it.

Within the group of our uni friends there are two of us birds who have a bit of a reputation for our farts - so thick and evil people fancy they can see a green smog in the air.

Well she still likes to remind me of one I dropped in a store a few years back. A bunch of us girls were shopping together and were all in the queue together inside Marks and Spencers. It was a crowded payment desk and they had those queue control barriers that ensure everyone queues in ordered zigzags back and forth. I dropped one of my worst ones ever and we had to put up with it for several minutes until we finally paid and left.

Only then did I admit it was mine.

They'd all been glaring at the poor old dears around us trying to work out who had dropped it!

Tee hee!

faidoi

Pentax K10D

09/15/2004 06:59:44 PM · #12

Watch what if you let one out.Go to Animation(Watch episode 9 Elevator).

Message edited by author 2004-09-15 19:04:33.

train

Panasonic DMC-FZ30

09/15/2004 07:03:11 PM · #13

Well My partner says he does it to protect his family.
He must be kidding it us who needs the protection!
I usually try to be very ladylike and do my utmost not to do it in front of others. Our daughter howerer aged 14 just lets them rip to order, much to the horror of her Dad (double standards here)
What a topic!

taterbug

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

09/15/2004 07:03:15 PM · #14

My opinion on the subject is...it is a natural body function, nothing to be ashamed of, sometimes you just can't help it. However, as with coughing, or sneezing, which you generally cover your mouth and don't do it "on" someone, it is polite not to subject others to the smell, although it remains amusing to let a silent deadly one go on your way out of a elevator crowded with strangers. hehehe

Now within our household, my wife, 6 yr. old daughter and I, are pretty open and usually find it albeit obnoxious, quite entertaining when someone cut's loose. In fact little Tucker Rose will pop one, grin and chirp "I tooted!" followed by giggling and squeels of delight.

Oh and of course, the wife just loves it if I rip one in bed and pull the covers over her head! hehehe (just kidding, I would NEVER, EVER do such a thing ;-) )

Kamlan 28mm F1.4 MF for APS-C

09/15/2004 07:03:42 PM · #15

Originally posted by faidoi:

Watch what if you let one out.Episode 9 Elevator.

I love all those - only found them recently - maybe from a link on dpc? much coolness!

Manic

DJI Mini 3 Pro

09/15/2004 07:05:34 PM · #16

Here's an idea - why don't we all bottle them, and use it as a replacement fuel, thus solving the energy crisis? :o)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/15/2004 07:07:05 PM · #17

Originally posted by Manic:

Here's an idea - why don't we all bottle them, and use it as a replacement fuel, thus solving the energy crisis? :o)

rofl

i'd be a zillionaire!

lwkimages

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

09/15/2004 07:08:53 PM · #18

I long ago learned the art of "ahem"ing and scuffing my shoes across pavement in such a way as to deflect notice of the sound. The odor, OTOH, I've found is best deflected by a quizical look around one, ...i.e., a silent "what's that I smell, and where's it coming from" question.

Aaaahemmmm!!!!

Sonifo

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

09/15/2004 07:14:02 PM · #19

I would prefer that everyone in here put a cork in it. hehehee...

Kavey, you are to funny!

Sonifo

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

09/15/2004 07:15:05 PM · #20

Originally posted by lenkphotos:

Scuffing!

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

09/15/2004 07:23:22 PM · #21

Originally posted by lenkphotos:

The quizzical look doesn't cut it with me bud!
He who smelt it dealt it! ;)

The worst thing is when you aboslutley MUST set one free, and try to do it on the sly, but it makes a really loud report, and in a quiet setting to boot. No escaping that. Or the olfactory aftershock.

Olympus 50mm f/1.8 MF Normal Zuiko

09/15/2004 07:24:06 PM · #22

Husband is pretending he doesn't know me and ignoring the thread completely!

ROFL

On a related note - don't you hate it when you are actually SO full after eating that you are too full to burp?!

And what about being scared to fart incase ... other things happen?

emorgan49

Olympus E-5

09/15/2004 07:27:36 PM · #23

Girls Dont Poop

And they don't fart either.

PS - plan b drummer is a good friend

frisca

Nikon D70

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

09/15/2004 07:32:16 PM · #24

as one female comedian was heard quipping:

women don't burp, sweat, or fart. If they didn't bitch, they'd explode!