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Is it normal to like the smell of your own farts

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mumstheword1x · 08/01/2026 17:36

I said what I said, and my husband thinks it’s weird lol

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LetRip · 08/01/2026 21:11

Snowingtoday · 08/01/2026 21:06

All i'm doing is answering the pp who have taken exception to what I've said.

Honestly if you relaxed you’d probably fart and finally enjoy yourself. We’re laughing, you’re clenching

Snowingtoday · 08/01/2026 21:10

Hotafternoon · 08/01/2026 21:01

But why are you bothering to read a thread that you think is childish? 🙄

If it's not your thing, find a thread that is. Leave the rest of us to be easily amused by this one. 😂

I read the very beginning of the thread.
I made a comment.
And since then have merely been answering posters who have quoted my posts back to me.
I'm truly amazed at the number of posters who are so invested in the subject of farts. Who knew?

Snowingtoday · 08/01/2026 21:06

mumstheword1x · 08/01/2026 21:02

You clearly want to talk about farts too, as you’re still commenting on them xxxxx bye

All i'm doing is answering the pp who have taken exception to what I've said.

mumstheword1x · 08/01/2026 21:02

Snowingtoday · 08/01/2026 20:58

I don't find farts embarrassing.

They are a natural bodily function. They happen.

But honestly why do you feel the overwhelming need to talk about them?

You really must have very limited topics of conversation if feel the need to go around talking about farts.The expression " get a life " comes to mind.

Being obsessed with farts really is something most people grow out of when they leave childhood behind.

And it says a lot about you if you go around insulting strangers on the Internet by calling them " uptight snobs" . You don't have to be uptight or a snob to find this level of humour peurile.

You clearly want to talk about farts too, as you’re still commenting on them xxxxx bye

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Jumimo · 08/01/2026 21:02

Snowingtoday · 08/01/2026 18:26

I'm an adult . I don't find farts remotely funny. If that makes me not " very thrilling" I'm proud of the fact.

Why even open this thread then. Bore off 🥱

Hotafternoon · 08/01/2026 21:01

Snowingtoday · 08/01/2026 20:44

I'm not disgusted.
Just incredulous that this is what passes for humour in some peoples lives.

But why are you bothering to read a thread that you think is childish? 🙄

If it's not your thing, find a thread that is. Leave the rest of us to be easily amused by this one. 😂

Snowingtoday · 08/01/2026 20:58

mumstheword1x · 08/01/2026 20:45

Maybe you need to grow up and realise that farts aren’t embarrassing, if our bodies didn’t realise the gas we could be extremely ill. I’d much rather be relaxed and talk about the things our human body’s do naturally, then be an up tight snob like you

I don't find farts embarrassing.

They are a natural bodily function. They happen.

But honestly why do you feel the overwhelming need to talk about them?

You really must have very limited topics of conversation if feel the need to go around talking about farts.The expression " get a life " comes to mind.

Being obsessed with farts really is something most people grow out of when they leave childhood behind.

And it says a lot about you if you go around insulting strangers on the Internet by calling them " uptight snobs" . You don't have to be uptight or a snob to find this level of humour peurile.

SlashBeef · 08/01/2026 20:47

Guilty.

mumstheword1x · 08/01/2026 20:45

Snowingtoday · 08/01/2026 20:42

Is that you proving my point?

Maybe you need to grow up and realise that farts aren’t embarrassing, if our bodies didn’t realise the gas we could be extremely ill. I’d much rather be relaxed and talk about the things our human body’s do naturally, then be an up tight snob like you

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Snowingtoday · 08/01/2026 20:44

Hotafternoon · 08/01/2026 19:59

If you're so disgusted, why are you still on this thread? 🤔

I'm not disgusted.
Just incredulous that this is what passes for humour in some peoples lives.

Snowingtoday · 08/01/2026 20:42

LetRip · 08/01/2026 20:26

💕

Is that you proving my point?

LetRip · 08/01/2026 20:26

Snowingtoday · 08/01/2026 19:55

Perhaps you might think differently when you grow up.
I'm wondering whether MN has been taken over by 9 year old boys.

💕

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Seahorsesplendour · 08/01/2026 20:09

sorry to those who think it’s not very grown up … but in reality It’s human nature!!!

Our own smells (including the “bad ones” ) on a basic instinctual and sensory level are the greatest comfort to us … they’re the smells that have always been with us and smell is linked to so many important memories, feelings and emotions !

embrace it ladies (and gents 🤭 it’s all part of us!!!)

notnow29 · 08/01/2026 20:00

Yes could smell my own all day. DH's though make me want to barf.

F-artichokes are the worst for it.

Hotafternoon · 08/01/2026 19:59

Snowingtoday · 08/01/2026 19:55

Perhaps you might think differently when you grow up.
I'm wondering whether MN has been taken over by 9 year old boys.

If you're so disgusted, why are you still on this thread? 🤔

Notashamed13 · 08/01/2026 19:59

Hotafternoon · 08/01/2026 19:53

I stopped having onion bhajis from the Indian takeaway which were so gorgeous but the smell the following day was too much, they burnt on exit and enveloped you in the smell which took some minutes to reduce in strength.

Haha I'm most definitely not a 9yo boy but probably have the humour of one......has anyone ever eaten a "Crown (Chinese) Pear" and then had to go out and about?......the scene with HRH in the new BFG springs to mind 😄 they are that bad that my DD has affectionately re-christened them as "Fart Pears"

Christmaseree · 08/01/2026 19:58

Yes maybe when I get to 60 in three years I’ll suddenly change my personality.

Snowingtoday · 08/01/2026 19:55

Christmaseree · 08/01/2026 19:45

I think farts are the gift that keeps giving.

Perhaps you might think differently when you grow up.
I'm wondering whether MN has been taken over by 9 year old boys.

devildeepbluesea · 08/01/2026 19:54

I definitely think it’s normal!

Although I do remember once, I ate a chilli made with pinto beans instead of kidney beans because that was all I had.

Honestly.

If I could’ve got away from my own arse that night I would have.

Hotafternoon · 08/01/2026 19:53

Notashamed13 · 08/01/2026 19:48

I find onions quite "unforgiving" 🤪

I stopped having onion bhajis from the Indian takeaway which were so gorgeous but the smell the following day was too much, they burnt on exit and enveloped you in the smell which took some minutes to reduce in strength.

mumstheword1x · 08/01/2026 19:48

AuDHDqueen · 08/01/2026 19:30

The ones that slightly burn on exit always smell the best

This is the type of wind I’m dealing with currently, burning

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Notashamed13 · 08/01/2026 19:48

I find onions quite "unforgiving" 🤪

PoorUncleBarry · 08/01/2026 19:47

Before I was diagnosed and had help for lactose intolerance, I made the mistake of eating camembert at lunchtime in the city. I dropped some absolute rotters in John Lewis and couldn't escape myself 🤢 Other customers were not happy.

Notashamed13 · 08/01/2026 19:47

Yanbu.....the nicer they smell to me, the ranker they are to everyone else 😃🤣

EMG1998 · 08/01/2026 19:45

Hilarious!!