Farts. The natural phenomenon of human body which has always earned the label of being a disgusting, gross and somehow funny task to do. And god forbid, if it comes out as a loud one. Sometimes the farts are legendary and become worthy enough to make it to the funny stories in India.
Most of the times this act of passing gas, is either laughed at or is done in so much secrecy as if you are hiding a crime. Sounds familiar doesn’t it?
But, hey we are funny Indians.
And it’s a fact that Indians always go extreme when it comes to anything. Even when it is about farts, the case remains the same.
Story of everyone
Everyone has farted in public. Some knowingly while some unknowingly. When others get to know about your fart, either through that loud fading sound or through the carbon monoxide they could smell in the air, you try to take the benefit of doubt by keeping that poker face and behave like nothing has happened.
While in reality, everyone has got their nose pinching as hard as they could while you are the only one sitting comfortably in that poisonous room. Yeah, remember that picture. I am sure you must have all seen that picture in which an unbothered Chinese guy is sitting comfortably while the rest of the gathering is staring at him with their nose sealed.
So, not all the times you get to take the benefit of doubt, and as it was rightly captioned:
Sometimes it becomes obvious.
But that is just one embarrassment story. I am sure you would be having your own version of such story where you escaped the scene of joke for yourself and blamed the ugly looking guy in the room for the deed.
But farts are important!
There was an article published about farts today which explained the importance of passing gas. You already have a grin on your face, but hold it. Even you produce an average of half a litre of fart gas every day. Yeah that’s a fact. The number could go higher but sure as hell can’t go lower.
Don’t believe? Go ahead measure for yourself. *evil grin*
It really doesn’t matter if you accept this natural bodily phenomena with ease or you make funny stories out of it. You will produce it and you will release it. Period.
But why are farts so important after all?
According to experts, it is very unhealthy and bad if you supress your fart. You may even suffer health complications if you regularly do so. The only reason for this is because farts consists of intestinal gases, and if not released it can very well get circulated inside your body.
The result will be nastier this way. Trust me. It might even trigger abdominal distension and uneasiness. This happens because the gas gets reabsorbed and might come out of places you won’t want to imagine.
So, what should you do?
Even though you hate farts and are horrified by the mere thought of passing gas, you should definitely try and build this habit. It is good for you. And just so you know, it might even come out of your mouth while you breathe, if you don’t let it come out of its natural path.
So, the next time you feel like you need to feel free (you know what I mean), just find a corner. Or better walk it off. At least you won’t be making a loud bang while trying to control it somehow. And chances are that no one would pay attention and you won’t make one of them ‘true funny stories’ that your peers share with one another.
In conclusion:
Science or not, one thing is for sure, when you fart, you feel relaxed. And hey, did you know that farting also helps in maintaining your blood pressure? See, told you. After all, farts are genuinely important and finally it is getting the respect it deserves rather than being laughed at in the section of funny stories in India.
So, all you need to focus now is on releasing that fart and not controlling it. Happy farting!