Raising A Stink!

I don’t know why but my household, along with many other proud Indian lineages insist on dirty talk, initiated with the first physical contact of the taste buds, and carried out till the last satisfying burp!

There is no room for coyness or reservation of space.  For toilet humor only the timing must be right – always while eating!

History proves many have been fascinated by this art, and allow me to shed light on why I call this whistle blowing a form of art.

Sanskrit a language which has demarcated many a boundaries for poetry and wisdom, has an ode to the art

Darrr-am Burrrr-am Bhayam Naasthi

(Loud, sonic-boom farts do not stink)

Koiyyam Kotakasya Madhyaman

(There’s a reasonable amount of stink when the fart is squeaky and forced)

Thissssss-adhghoram Mahadhghoram

(Unbearable attack of stink forces when the fart hisses)

Nishabdham Praana Sankatam

                                                           (The unheard fart is a killer)

In my quest in understanding the deep connection between my culture and farts, I was humbled to discover…it’s just not my culture!

The unusual images from an Edo period between 1603 and 1868, printed on Japanese scrolls, are known as ’He-gassen’, which can only be translated as “fart battle” or “competition”.

In the 90s, a collection of these scrolls were sold for $1,200 at a Christie’s auction. There is very little academic information on Japanese farting battles but researcher Steffen Remvik notes that similar drawings were used to ridicule westerners towards the end of the Edo period in response to increasing intrusion of Europeans.

 

And if you thought only the Europeans, Japanese and Indians were proud of their hot air talent, well…

 11/5/2012 - Great American Farting Contest doubles its prize money to 10K

 "If you are a US citizen there is a possibility of getting your hands on 10K USD in these recession hit times by demonstrating your anal prowess in public... here are the details.

THE GREAT AMERICAN FARTING CONTEST
July 4th, Reno, Nevada

$10,000 Grand Prize to be awarded to America’s Best Farter!

-Contestants able to fart on command must be 21 and American Citizens-

*Must be willing to submit to a body search for hidden devices*

At the contest, you will be judged in 5 categories:


1) Control


2) Duration


3) Multiplicity of Tone


4) Artistic Presentation


5) Stench (measured negatively)"

The most politically incorrect, audience participation show in history!!!