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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.

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Leonard1 · 02/01/2018 22:55

I went to one of those health food cafes and had a porridge with banana, nuts etc then go on a train full of teens going to school. All fine until out of nowhere I let out several loud smelly farts. It was clearly me. I was mortified. I have never been back to that cafe again. OP I understand why you posted this. It happens to us all at some point.

Wowzel · 02/01/2018 23:08

I let rip with a massive fart on the train once, just as we were waiting to get off. I had headphones on and forgot anyone could hear me! There was some very awkward glances...

labazs · 03/01/2018 17:27

PRrobably go down in family history!

DILF1981 · 03/01/2018 17:29

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DottyS · 03/01/2018 17:33

DILF1981 what a vile post. I am hoping you are not serious but definite humour fail

mamamalt · 03/01/2018 17:33

Omg didn’t anyone laugh at the time?!
I’m sorry you were embarrassed but it’s making me laugh now! Farts are funny. But yes embarrassing. At least you have a funny story to tell. Have a glass of wine and a good laugh at yourself Grin
Oh and FWIW I think it’s totally unnecessary and rude to call you pathetic. Ignore that person Wine

KC225 · 03/01/2018 17:39

I am shocked you didn't shout out 'Grandad'.

Surely, someone started laughing. Years ago, I was on a camel trek near the Indian/Pakistan border. My camel driver was a 14 year old with not a word of English. The camel in front of us was a walking whoopee cushion. Every single step had a trumpet. The camel driver and I were in tears laughing at the farting camel. Quite a bonding experience.

nettynoodle · 03/01/2018 17:39

I was in martins once in the que. people in front and behind. Sneezed and did a huge loud fart. Was so embarrassed but just stood in the que paid for my stuff and left.

strawberrisc · 03/01/2018 17:39

Try working in a school and doing it in front of the ROUGHEST kids. Best to laugh it off! They can't skit if you laugh at yourself.

KC225 · 03/01/2018 17:45

PositivelyPEF. Vegan with irritable bowel. You are a 'woman of mass destruction'

Love that Dear John clip. So funny.

AhhhhThatsBass · 03/01/2018 17:46

I've blamed my 4 year old on more than one occasion. Blush
Don't worry OP, they'll have forgotten immediately. It was a much bigger deal to you than to them.

Namethecat · 03/01/2018 17:47

I've stood up from a very low chair once and must have been in a strange position and let out a fanny fart ! That's what you call embarrassing !

Fekko · 03/01/2018 17:49

Makes me think if the story about queen Elizabeth I. The Earl of Oxford was at court. When he made a low obeisance to the Queen, he happened to fart loudly, at which he was so ashamed that he left the country for 7 years. At his return the Queen welcomed him and said, “My lord... I had quite forgotten the fart”!

Peanut1980 · 03/01/2018 17:52

Oh lord. I’d be embarrassed too. You will be able to laugh about it eventually. When I was pregnant I was in a meeting at work and laughed very hard and farted very loud at the same time. I wanted to die! Happens to us all x

DavidBowiesNumber1 · 03/01/2018 17:54

llangennith Chemo farts are the absolute worst!! Blush
I was alone at home for most of my time so could just let them go as and when I pleased (literally every minute!) but even I was disgusted at some of them (and I usually love the smell of my own farts Grin)

Peanut1980 · 03/01/2018 17:54

Oh @fekko. You should have just heard me laugh at your story. Ahh that tickled me 😂

MelonKnee · 03/01/2018 17:57

*LOL melon Grin that reminded me off the time I got up early one Sunday morning for a glass of water and farted whilst walking down every single step. I walked past the lounge to find one of teenage DS friends sitting on the sofa with this look on his face

natjojo · 03/01/2018 17:58

Sometimes it makes you walk faster when you do one at every step. It has a name. Scientists call it propulsion.

Fekko · 03/01/2018 18:00

I call it stepping on a duck. Not that I ever fart.

mewkins · 03/01/2018 18:04

Blame the baby. Always.

FreddieClaryHorshieLion · 03/01/2018 18:06

I was stuck in a very crowded train a few days ago and I had to fart...
It wasn't a loud one but one of the extremely stinky ones.

I didn't travel with DD2 (So couldn't pretend that it was a full nappy) Blush

apostropheuse · 03/01/2018 18:09

Unfortunately it's not possible to lay the blame at our dog's door. His farts are beyond the realms of credibilty. Rancid.

Allegedly even the Queen farts. Shock

HiggeldyPigsinblankets · 03/01/2018 18:14

this has made me laugh, dont take up yoga if you are prone to farting

Dollymouse · 03/01/2018 18:23

Floorboard rattler! (LOL)

Brilliant

Mumthedogsbeensick · 03/01/2018 18:25

It’s okay op a farts nothing - my sister introduced us ( me, DH, DS and my Mum and Dad) to her boyfriend of 5 months on Christmas Day. All went well until said boyfriend popped to the loo and must have done a massive poo as he managed to block the toilet. He had to text my sister for assistance. Imagine how he felt when he walked downstairs to a raucous round of applause!