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…!
“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 6 months ago
Did gaslighting originate because not so serious people were lighting farts?
The Old Wolf 6 months ago
Farding while driving is not recommended.
PraiseofFolly 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months ago
Must be a side effect of inventing the bifocal glasses. One quote for distance, and one for close up.
Rotifer FREE BEER & BATH MATS ON FEB. 31st Thalweg Premium Member 6 months ago
The art looks very familiar.
Also, … “Touchdown, Teresa!”
nancyb creator 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months ago
While they may be quoting Franklin, they all appear to me to be shouting “look at me, I’m a tree”.
lemonbaskt 6 months ago
your just gaslighting me
Linguist 6 months 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 6 months ago
who modified it?
coltish1. 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months ago
So that’s who invented farting.
6turtle9 6 months ago
He that lives upon Lame, has farts to die for.
willie_mctell 6 months ago
Franklin did have a scatological sense of humor.
Mary Ellen 6 months ago
Words to live by. And fart by.
Meh~tdology, fka Pepelaputr 6 months ago
Rice paper paintings of groups of 18th century Japanese men having farting contests is a thing.
Sisyphos 6 months 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 6 months 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.