Fart. I smile every time I read that word: every time I hear it spoken; every time someone lets fly the audible anal manifestation of one. My sense of humor clearly remains on the juvenile side, but if you don’t have a similar reaction, I can’t relate to you. If your sensibilities are such that you are not amused by all the meaning and emotion that are implicit with the broad concept of the fart you are probably best described as a fart sniffer. Or perhaps you're just an old fart. The fart label is reserved primarily for those who do not embrace it. The fart at it’s most basic level is the passing of air from the digestive tract through the sphincter and into the ether. This involves varying degrees of sound and scent, each attribute combining to give each fart it’s own personality. That is all very straight forward. The depth comes into play when we add social setting to the equation of the fart. It can elicit emotions and fears--from relief and elation to guttural horror--and embodies the purest form of universal humor. Examine your own relationship with the fart. Everyone has moments of triumph and tragedy centered around a fart or series of farts. Some farts of triumph and victory can turn to the depths of embarrassment and personal pain that may follow you for years to come.
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