Just this morning I had to have a little chat with my son about his gaseousness. Apparently it's getting on his sisters nerves.
Now we all do it, there is not a human alive who hasn't broken wind, and if you claim to be one of them I don't believe you. Why is it that it's ok for guys to do it but not us girls? My son thinks it's hysterical to fart. My ex has two younger brothers, and as adults they think it's funny to "offend". However, God forbid a female expel the noxious fumes, it's not very lady like, and apparently far worse than anything a man can let loose the way they carry on.
My favourite is blaming the dog. My sisters dog is a yellow lab, and a farter. Probably the food he eats, but holy cow, does that dog stink. He gets embarrassed and leaves the room if you notice, poor thing though I'm sure he's been blamed for more than just his farts. My little dog Phoebe is a farter too. Worst of it is, she does it while she's napping on you lap, and she's not embarrassed about it one bit. Pretty gross, I know, but it's also a natural occurrence so why do we get so upset?
I read a book years ago written about Marilyn Monroe. She was a farter, and she thought it was funny to do it in front of people. In fact it made her giggle. So this beautiful tragic legend broke wind, do you think any less of her? I don't, I applaud her courage to be, well, human. Do you think it would be mainstream if all the celebrities did it? Pop culture certainly dictates the majority of trends out there. I know I wouldn't be able to start that trend, I wouldn't have the courage.
Ok so this is a strange topic to blog about I admit. The reason I feel compelled is because my daughter is offended by her brothers flatulence. He will lift a leg or bend over or anything to draw attention to what exactly is going on in his butt area. Remember your dad saying "pull my finger"? Ya it was gross, but did you laugh as a kid? Do you do it to your kids? Where do you think they learned it? So why does she get offended? Well because she would die before getting caught farting. Oh, and she does pass gas, I've witnessed it, but DO NOT say anything for fear of devastating the poor child. Yet her brother will happily announce his butt trumpet to anyone within earshot.
I honestly think farting is a guy thing. Only guys find pleasure in grossing each other out, and who cares who else is offended, the more the merrier. Us females well, we are a little more reserved on the offensive front. We would rather implode than let one rip. Or if at all possible, leave the room, preferably to a bathroom, with air freshener. Or if one sneaks out make sure you're next to the dog so you have someone else to blame. Don't try blaming another human because they will be the first to call you on it, especially kids. Aren't they precious, to not only notice, but ask "who farted"? Yup the innocents of babes.
So as taboo as this topic is, it's nothing new, just not discussed in civilised conversation. Well I'm talking about it, mostly because I too find it funny. There, I said it. When the kids let them rip I do carry on is if they are trying to kill me, but in a fun way. I don't embarrass them in front of strangers, mostly this is in the privacy of my home, but man can they smell up the place! Good thing I have allot of scented candles.
Maybe my daughter needs to lighten up a bit and maybe my son needs to not make such a production of farting, either way, I'm not going to tell him to hold them in. The last time he did that, he ended up with pain in his abdomen. I don't think it's healthy to hold them in, it might even be the cause of spontaneous combustion, who knows. All I know is it's natural, we need to lighten up about it and we also need to be considerate and leave the room if we have one brewing. Think of your fellow man when you feel the need to let loose, not everyone enjoys your smell like you do.
With much love light and finger pulling,
Tammy.
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