When it comes to normal bodily functions, there is definite prejudice. When a young lady on the train tried out that well known psycho-social response of yawning to start everybody doing it, people smiled and said things like, "You've got me at it, too!"
So why when I cocked my leg and let go with a thunderous, trumpeting fart and shouted, "Come on, you all know the tune!" did nobody join in? I did my best to encourage people with a bit of theatrical wafting, but everybody treated me like a social pariah.
2006-11-12 21:20:49 · 15 answers · asked by lickintonight 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You've fulfilled the proverb:
"Fart likes no one is smelling!"
Good on ya!
2006-11-12 22:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by Yodeller 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yawning believe it or not doesn't offend anybody thats why. We all have this theory that farting in public is 'not the done thing' cos for one it causes embaressment, and two a lot of people find it offensive.
It has nothing to do with double standards, its just plain rude to subject someone to that kind of action.
2006-11-12 21:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by Scatty 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the fart does suffer from a horrible double standard as opposed to the yawn. Don't take it personally.
2006-11-13 05:12:04 · answer #3 · answered by Tara P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because yawns don't cause a stench to form in the surrounding area---unless of course, the yawner has really bad breath.
Humorous question, though. = D
2006-11-13 01:55:54 · answer #4 · answered by I'm Still Here 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not a double standard, that's two completely different scenarios.
but now you've got me yawning because you said the "y" word.
2006-11-12 23:18:46 · answer #5 · answered by arcanehex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've been reading too much Viz! Just make sure Big Vern doesn't catch you farting in his direction - he'll know you're the fuzz! Lol
2006-11-14 04:40:32 · answer #6 · answered by Ego Fatigo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's terrible!
If I was there, I'd join in. We could start a band! (Does anyone have the number of Mr Methane?)
2006-11-12 21:29:07 · answer #7 · answered by genghis41f 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-22 00:11:56 · answer #8 · answered by delcampo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my god! I almost fell out of my chair I was laughing so hard. I really wish I could have been there to see that. I probably would have thought you were insane, but I also would have been grinning from ear to ear. Thanks for making me smile!!!
2006-11-13 08:12:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lmfao!! That's comedy.
2006-11-12 21:30:44 · answer #10 · answered by DepthsOfMyEyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋