Violet Crown Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 (edited) Forgive me friends, I must be channeling my inner ten-year-old this morning. But the thread on "the other f-word" has had me thinking about the appearance of this ancient English word, and the occurrence of the act, in literature and history. I already linked to the obvious "Sumer is icumen in." And then I got to thinking about St. Augustine's City of God, and his musings on voluntary biological functions: "Some have such command of their bowels, that they can break wind continuously at pleasure, so as to produce the effect of singing." Also I vaguely recall something about Pythagoras nixing beans. Anyone? Edited October 5, 2010 by Sharon in Austin incompetant speling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 :lol: :lol: Ok....my 10 year old boy is showing too....All I can think of is George Clarlin and his F@rts are Funny routine....LOL Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 And then I got to thinking about St. Augustine's City of God, and his musings on voluntary biological functions: "Some have such command of their bowels, that they can break wind continuously at pleasure, so as to produce the effect of singing." Really? I wonder if this made them popular party guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Forgive me friends, I must be channeling my inner ten-year-old this morning. But the thread on "the other f-word" has had me thinking about the appearance of this ancient English word, and the occurrence of the act, in literature and history. I already linked to the obvious "Sumer is icumen in." And then I got to thinking about St. Augustine's City of God, and his musings on voluntary biological functions: "Some have such command of their bowels, that they can break wind continuously at pleasure, so as to produce the effect of singing." Also I vaguely recall something about Pythagoras nixing beans. Anyone? LOLOLOL :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 :lol: I am picturing armored soldiers doing the fart walk. As I age, I am starting to experience the accidental expulsion of air at inappropriate times. It's quite humbling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Your title has me :lol:, and :smilielol5: I'm picturing a bunch of homeschooled kids learning classical, proper, farting techniques! "Children, today we will learn the art of the well-trained fart." :lol: And Katy, your soldiers doing the fart walk also have me :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 "Children, today we will learn the art of the well-trained fart." :lol: I wonder what SWB would think of this.... :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 just in case anyone is mildly interested in pursuing this... Le Pétomane and his contemporary conterpart Mr. Methane :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Le Pétomane :D I just Googled that. "Fartiste" indeed. :lol: How tragic that YouTube was invented a hundred years too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 :lol: I am picturing armored soldiers doing the fart walk. As I age, I am starting to experience the accidental expulsion of air at inappropriate times. It's quite humbling... :lol::lol::lol: Yes, sadly, this played a large part in my decision to have no more babies, and to go gluten-free. Life decisions can be so unfair *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britomart Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Google "Benjamin Franklin our wind" and you'll find a venerable essay on the topic. I remember reading that on the wall outside the bathroom in the house of my dad's dissertation chair. Professors! Heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nayner Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Forgive me friends, I must be channeling my inner ten-year-old this morning. But the thread on "the other f-word" has had me thinking about the appearance of this ancient English word, and the occurrence of the act, in literature and history. I already linked to the obvious "Sumer is icumen in." And then I got to thinking about St. Augustine's City of God, and his musings on voluntary biological functions: "Some have such command of their bowels, that they can break wind continuously at pleasure, so as to produce the effect of singing." Also I vaguely recall something about Pythagoras nixing beans. Anyone? I need to know what page that quote is on! So funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Also I vaguely recall something about Pythagoras nixing beans. Anyone? Yes, I just read this yesterday in the Usbourne "Book of Scientists." Followers of the Pythagoreum Order avoided beans....:) Oh, the trivia you gather on this journey...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raini Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) City of God-please help me locate this quote. Ds didn't like Confessions-maybe this will give him a laugh when he recalls Augustine. Thanks! Found it: The City of God, XIV:24 Edited October 12, 2010 by Raini found source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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