to assume that a fart doesn't sound like a fart on video chat?

[threeineachlobe]

I was in kitchen, DS was in front room. DS goes to bathroom, and I go into front room. So far so innocuous.

I didn't realise that DS was logged into video chat with his friend who's dad is WELL FIT. I thought I was alone, so played the trouser trumpet.

DS returned from toilet, leapt in front of computer "Hi sorry about that ." I crawl back to kitchen doing a kind of 'nothing to see here / no-one farted' shuffle.

I'm now back in kitchen absolutely cringing. It was quite a maginificent fart, one that changes your whole outlook on life once its out. Video chat is a bit muffled though isn't it? If cross-examined, what'll I blame - floorboards? thunder? DS in bathroom??

What you need to do is stand in the background and yell

" can we PLEASE FIX THIS SQUEAKY CUPBOARD door?!"

and do a big exasperated sigh

Nice idea. Do you think I should get in there first with some explanation or wait till questioned??

I always know when DH farts when we're talking on the phone so I'd assume video chat will be nice and clear too.

Hmm...just do it. Don't wait for the question- I wouldn't question it.

I'd just think I heard you fart.

Just shout it out (this may startle your DC, Be Prepared)

They're laughing about something, this may be a good time.

I'm trying to come up with a similar sound to repeat and sigh about. Cupboards aren't actually creaky, am looking at the grater to see if that'll help. Ooh might put washing machine on, that gets a bit rowdy.

My face is actually hurting .

Did you do your fart face? It might be too late

I'd call across "DS, next time you go to the loo PLEASE shut the door!"

Call has long since ended and there has been no mention of 'the noise' by either party. I'd like to think I've got away with it, but can't be sure till Monday.

I can just see DS being greeted in school yard with something about ya mother's musical interlude.

That's my Sunday ruined.

11 year old DS and his 11 year old friend. They will be in awe of you, a legend on messenger

its probably already gone viral on youtube with 6 million hits

'Changes your whole outlook on life'