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Original poster

So embarrassed

180 replies

Firsttimemum777 · 02/01/2018 09:30

Was at the in laws family do. About 8 people there and grandad was taking a picture of our 8 month old. I accidentally let out a big fart. My OH looked at me in shock then looked at the dog to try and put the blame on him. As did I. I think everyone in the room was pretty sure it was me though.

I’m mortified. We had to leave early to get DS to bed. Now I’m worried they were all laughing about me when we left.

OP posts:
Clandestino · 02/01/2018 09:32
Smile Believe me, nothing to be embarrassed about. Those things happen. We are all human (well, in the case of farts simply animals with a digestive tract that produces gas). As long as you didn't cause the global warming to worsen, you'll be OK.
catkind · 02/01/2018 09:32

News for you, even in laws fart. Unless they're sad gits they'll have forgotten about it the next minute.

Trashboat · 02/01/2018 09:33

Get a divorce and go and live in a cave Confused

Seriously, stop being so pathetic. They probably did have a laugh, for like a minute, then forgot about it.

As you did with your fart, just let it go.

Original poster
Firsttimemum777 · 02/01/2018 09:35

Seriously, why the need for nasty comments? I’m embarrassed about it but yes, you’re probably right, they probably laughed for a minute then all forgotten but no need to call me pathetic.

OP posts:
Loyaultemelie · 02/01/2018 09:38

When in doubt blame the dog or catWink this has worked for generations in our family (except one notable great aunt who just owned it and laughed making everyone else laugh too)

TwitterQueen1 · 02/01/2018 09:41

Yes, 'pathetic' is a tad unnecessary trash.

Most of us have been there OP Xmas Wink. I did it in a very quiet office when I coughed and let out a huge fart at the same time. Childbirth has a lot to answer for.

GreatDuckCookery6211 · 02/01/2018 09:45

FFS what is wrong with people.

STOP BEING FUCKING NASTY.

OP honestly don't worry. I bet they've all farted in front of people. I know have. I did it once on a cast iron seat ( it was so loud ) in front of exH's family whilst sat in a country garden eating a cream tea! Grin

DianaPrincessOfThemyscira · 02/01/2018 09:47

Next time OP, you need to own that guff with a confident ‘better out than in’ or ‘blimey, that one’s a floorboard rattler!’ Wink

I’d be embarrassed too although I’m practically jet-propelled at home.

ems137 · 02/01/2018 09:51

Oh god I'd be mortified too OP!

But what's done is done and everyone farts

Hoppinggreen · 02/01/2018 09:53

Own it OP

LockedOutOfMN · 02/01/2018 09:55

Oh dear, OP! I'd be embarrassed too, but there's no reason to be; everyone farts.

Slartybartfast · 02/01/2018 09:56

i dont think anyone is being particularly fucking nasty Shock

KurriKurri · 02/01/2018 09:57

I used to go to a yoga class where one of the other people farted every time we did downward dog.
He used to just say loudly 'sorry, farted again' and everyone just laughed and carried on - no one thought anything of it.

It happens. Don't worry about it.

Slartybartfast · 02/01/2018 09:57

i farted during work based pilates Blush, blamed it on the mat.

TheHandmaidsTail · 02/01/2018 09:58

I did a huge one outside the office, it was about 15 years ago and I still blush! People walking past turned and looked Blush

ExConstance · 02/01/2018 10:00

Everyone farts at Christmas time, all that rich food.

ManicUnicorn · 02/01/2018 10:00

Hahahahahahahahah Grin

Sorry OP, but I find farting hilarious. Nothing to be ashamed of, better out than in!

GreatDuckCookery6211 · 02/01/2018 10:00

Well I do Slarty. Did you read thr post by Trash?

It's not just this thread. There's been an increase of unnecessary meanness on so many threads of late. Just no need.

BeyondThePage · 02/01/2018 10:03

It's Christmas/New year - the one time of year you can say "Too many sprouts!!"

nannybeach · 02/01/2018 10:03

When I went to meet my first H Mother for the first time, already knew she was well to do, and lived alone in a 6 bed house in a post area, I was very nerous, and farted loudly, she thought it was a foreign chap sitting next to her, who hardly spoke any English, so I let him take the blame. This was back in the 60s and not the done thing!

diddl · 02/01/2018 10:05

Surely blaming the dog just brings attention to it?

Isn't "excuse me/sorry" enough?

Am I the only one who has held it in too long & then run up the stairs, farting with every step?BlushGrin

TestingTestingWonTooFree · 02/01/2018 10:06

I let a huge one out during New Year’s Eve 20+ years ago. I still feel the embarrassment now. I’ll never play Twister again.

Flyingflipflop · 02/01/2018 10:10

I bet they’ve forgotten about it, however the dog will never forgive you for besmirch his integrity.....!

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 02/01/2018 10:12

@TheHandMaidsTail, sorry, 😂😂😂⭐️
OP, if they were nice people, they would probably feel mortified for you, don't worry about it.🌸

Coconutspongexo · 02/01/2018 10:14

Fuck me im all for honest advice on AIBU but some people on here try too hard to write the most scathing post .. that’s pretty pathetic.

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