History & The Arts
From the Sumerians to Shakespeare to Twain: why fart jokes never get old
...social contexts, is rude and offensive. There’s also the fundamental truth pertaining to the topic: farts are funny. But why is this the case? They’re often a source of discomfort and embarrassment, so why do they double as an inspiration for humor, even literary beauty? Literary giants let it rip Every culture in recorded history has had its preferred forms of humor...
