Franklin wrote monograph called “Fart Proudly”. And the top expert in Franklin’s writings proves Frog Applause’s version correct. It was later bowdlerized to ‘fasting’!
Dr. Franklin made an ill-fated trip to London during the harsh days when (the supposedly pre-madness) King George threw a hissy and wanted to punish the rough and rowdy American colonials. His mission was to try to assuage tempers and smooth things over. It didn’t work. So although many in London admired Franklin, they sent him packing after publicly and harshly criticizing him to the point of humiliation. He went home convinced there would be war.
To quote Kliban, You Walrus Hurt the One You Love.
Supposedly, Ben Franklin flew a kite in a thunderstorm 272 years and 2 days ago on June 10, 1752. There’s no documentation if any farting was involved in the experiment…!
“Oh — sorry, everyone. I thought you were all running around, screaming and yelling, ‘The Sky is Farting! The Sky is Farting!’”
— George Whipple, Johnny-on-the-spot with airlifted, emergency supplies of squeezeably-soft, freshly LabGrown™ Prints Charming™ brand epidermal, anti-chafing cleanser-enhancer SanPaks™
“Roland le Fartere, (Roulandus le Fartere or Roland le Petour) was a medieval flatulist who lived in twelfth-century England. He was given Hemingstone manor in Suffolk and 12 hectares (30 acres) of land in return for his services as a jester for King Henry II.” Roland was required to attend Court at Christmas time and do one leap and ‘flatulation’. I want to know if that position is still open.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member 17 days ago
Did gaslighting originate because not so serious people were lighting farts?
The Old Wolf 17 days ago
Farding while driving is not recommended.
PraiseofFolly 17 days ago
Legend thatijustmadeup has it Franklin had a fondness for lightning bugs. Take that ephemeral bit of knowledge for what it’s worth.
3hourtour Premium Member 17 days ago
…the, ‘dies farting,’ is the better quote…
…it’s a dangerous occupation farting at work…
…especially with our white work pants…
…hopes a spring turtle…
…when it comes to that crap…
…in the tmi zone…
…I didn’t come to work commando…
…but I sure was when I left work…
…since 2020, I have always carried a small bottle of hand sanitizer…
…you grab & muti-fold of the cheapest-thinnest t.p. allowed by law…
…put a squirt on it…
…and wipe the seat …
…it might not be safer…
…but perhaps neither is covering my mouth when I cough…
…or sneezing into my elbow…
…but it makes me feel better…
…so who knows…
…remember…
…to put the Bathmat associates first…
…the life you save could be your own…
…even if it’s just all pretend…
…be cautious & aware and have a great work day…
…from the latest Froglandia Bathmat safety video: It Maybe Crappy, But That’s Why They Call It Work …
Brass Orchid Premium Member 17 days ago
Must be a side effect of inventing the bifocal glasses. One quote for distance, and one for close up.
Rotifer NOT GETTING RUBEN BOLLING’S PIN Thalweg Premium Member 17 days ago
The art looks very familiar.
Also, … “Touchdown, Teresa!”
nancyb creator 17 days ago
Franklin wrote monograph called “Fart Proudly”. And the top expert in Franklin’s writings proves Frog Applause’s version correct. It was later bowdlerized to ‘fasting’!
phritzg Premium Member 17 days ago
Lesser known Ben Franklin quote: “A farthing saved is a farthing earned. Do this 4 times, and thou will have saved a penny.”
ChukLitl Premium Member 17 days ago
As long as there is any hope at all, there is still hope.
The only time there is no hope at all is when you have lost all hope.
If I’m here I’ll hope. If I’m not here I hope someone else will carry on.
Keep Hope Alive!
Rev Phnk Ey 17 days ago
While they may be quoting Franklin, they all appear to me to be shouting “look at me, I’m a tree”.
lemonbaskt 17 days ago
your just gaslighting me
Linguist 17 days ago
Concerning farting, I always remember what my dear old Irish grandmother used to say:
" An empty house is better than a bad tenant! "
charles9156 17 days ago
who modified it?
coltish1. 17 days ago
Dr. Franklin made an ill-fated trip to London during the harsh days when (the supposedly pre-madness) King George threw a hissy and wanted to punish the rough and rowdy American colonials. His mission was to try to assuage tempers and smooth things over. It didn’t work. So although many in London admired Franklin, they sent him packing after publicly and harshly criticizing him to the point of humiliation. He went home convinced there would be war.
To quote Kliban, You Walrus Hurt the One You Love.
Howard'sMyHero 17 days ago
Supposedly, Ben Franklin flew a kite in a thunderstorm 272 years and 2 days ago on June 10, 1752. There’s no documentation if any farting was involved in the experiment…!
Mike Baldwin creator 17 days ago
So that’s who invented farting.
Dark Fluid™ by Dark Matter®- it's vacuum-packed! 17 days ago
“Oh — sorry, everyone. I thought you were all running around, screaming and yelling, ‘The Sky is Farting! The Sky is Farting!’”
— George Whipple, Johnny-on-the-spot with airlifted, emergency supplies of squeezeably-soft, freshly LabGrown™ Prints Charming™ brand epidermal, anti-chafing cleanser-enhancer SanPaks™
Dark Fluid™ by Dark Matter®- it's vacuum-packed! 17 days ago
साहाय्यम्! मम लीकः अस्ति!
(rough translation: Help! I’ve got a leak!)
— The first recovered, post-fart human sentiment cuneiform record
Dark Fluid™ by Dark Matter®- it's vacuum-packed! 17 days ago
Wonderful, wonderful art.
I sincerely hope this piece has been named The Human Condition: Same As It Ever Was.
Dark Fluid™ by Dark Matter®- it's vacuum-packed! 17 days ago
Icarus to Zeus:
Uh-oh, boss. Something’s got the Flat-Earthers’ hair on fire again!
6turtle9 17 days ago
He that lives upon Lame, has farts to die for.
willie_mctell 17 days ago
Franklin did have a scatological sense of humor.
Mary Ellen 17 days ago
Words to live by. And fart by.
Dark Fluid™ by Dark Matter®- it's vacuum-packed! 17 days ago
Today’s Senryū du Jour:
Modified food starch
and cheese food product: Better
fasting while eating!
— Clem Chowdah
Meh~tdology, fka Pepelaputr 16 days ago
Rice paper paintings of groups of 18th century Japanese men having farting contests is a thing.
Sisyphos 16 days ago
Old Ben was an earthy wit (and that’s putting it politely).
And yet we still tend to think of the Founding Fathers as stodgy….
nancyb creator 16 days ago
“Roland le Fartere, (Roulandus le Fartere or Roland le Petour) was a medieval flatulist who lived in twelfth-century England. He was given Hemingstone manor in Suffolk and 12 hectares (30 acres) of land in return for his services as a jester for King Henry II.” Roland was required to attend Court at Christmas time and do one leap and ‘flatulation’. I want to know if that position is still open.