Sunday, February 22, 2009

Answer for oneofthebens

oneofthebens writes:

Wakka wakka wodder:

If I know it's going to be a sbd AND I'm at least 80% sure they can't blame it on me, is ok that I fart? I guess more generally, what's your rule of thumb in regards to farting?

This is a very important question because you never want to be caught farting in an inappropriate situation. There are all other sorts of rules regarding other manners, but there is no solid set of rules for farting so I'm glad to be able to set the rules straight.

If you know it's going to be an sbd and your 80% there will be no proof to link it to you, I say go for it. Of course, it depends on the location and who you are with, but in general I say let loose. It's uncomfortable to hold it in or force it back up, and if you don't have to, don't do it. If you're surrounded by male peers, then definitely deal it up. Even if they can some how prove it is you, who cares. If you're surrounded by female peers, you might want to think about holding yourself back. You don't want to turn off a potential gf because you smell like ass. If you are surrounded by strangers, again, go for it. Who cares what they think. The above is also under the assumption that your fart is going to stink. I think it goes without saying that if you know it's not going to be a smelly fart than regardless of the situation drop a bomb on it.

Sometimes more important than who you are surrounded by is where you are. If you're at a party with lots of people the likelihood of being caught is pretty small and so you can probably go for it. If you're at a funeral, regardless of the chances of being caught, suck it back up. I think the reason there are no real set of rules for farting is because it varies so greatly from situation to situation. There are many locations and groups of people that you can be perfectly fine with letting one go in the wind, but there are many other locations and groups of friends where farting is a death sentence, especially if you're caught. I guess what I'm trying to say is to use some discretion, and if in doubt, don't let it out. Hope that helps.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I was really hoping you'd tell me it's ok wherever whenever with maybe a few exceptions. Your conclusion that if in doubt I should hold it in really threw me off, it'll take some time for me to adhere to this but your the bod, I must listen.

J.R. said...

What about when you are at work?

The Bod said...

Well oneofthebens, I know life would be easier if you could just fart whenever you felt the need, but it simply is not a good idea, especially around the ladies. I personally have enough obstacles to overcome, and I don't need smeliness to be another.

As far as at work goes, you should probably lay off the gas at nearly all costs. There is such a high likelihood of being caught at work it's probably not worth the relief. If you are in a cubicle and you just let out a stinker, anyone that walks by is going to know for sure it was you. And if you are in an office and someone walks into that hot box, you're doomed.