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Loud Long Fart

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WhatTheHelll · 09/07/2025 17:14

Aibu to be livid over this encounter?

I was shopping today and as I passed a man he let out a very loud and very long fart right as I was level with him in the aisle. There’s no way it was accidental as it sounded very forced.

Makes me think that some men just hate women and do things like this to make them feel uncomfortable.

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FastMauveQuoter · 09/07/2025 21:17

This thread is brilliant, haven't laughed so much in ages. Thanks everyone xxx

HeartyViper · 09/07/2025 21:18

By your logic, my 9 year old lactose intolerant son hates women, men, small children and animals, as he farts all the time, loud and smelly usually because there’s goddamn lactose in everything, and he has constant tummy issues.
Get a grip, OP.

megacat · 09/07/2025 21:20

Can I suggest that you do some research on colostomy bags.

They make sound that is entirely uncontrollable and extremely embarrassing for the person.

As such it limits your life as the worry of making the sound in public places or even worse, having a leak, stops you from being able to enjoy a normal life.

Imagine living that life then some uneducated pearl clutcher writes a post about you on a forum? Usually after suffering the horror of bowel cancer, then having to deal with fools like yourself.

VehicleTracker77 · 09/07/2025 21:21

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Internaut · 09/07/2025 21:25

CallingDistance · 09/07/2025 20:12

I dont fart nor does my crush

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You definitely do. Both of you.

TwinklyOrca · 09/07/2025 21:25

amusedbush · 09/07/2025 17:34

It wasn't necessarily a targeted attack.

My mum once totally forgot her surroundings and let out a fart in the chilled aisle in Aldi. Although she at least had the grace to mumble "excuse me" before slinking away with her trolley 😂

😂😂😂😂😂😂

Sampler · 09/07/2025 21:26

Misogyny aside, if anyone did a robust 20 second fart in my presence I’d give them a pat on the back and a firm handshake.

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 09/07/2025 21:26

@BeachPossum ’you've obviously got your ear in’ has really amused me for some reason 🤣🤣

Gilead · 09/07/2025 21:27

I have farted frequently in shops, I had absolutely no control, used to shit myself too. I now have a stoma which farts unpredictably!

HelpMeGetThrough · 09/07/2025 21:28

WhatTheHelll · 09/07/2025 17:33

You can tell it’s forced when it goes on for about 20 seconds at full volume when he’s right beside me in the aisle of a shop.

I can fart that long without forcing it.

My arse is like an orchestra.

godmum56 · 09/07/2025 21:31

WhatTheHelll · 09/07/2025 17:33

You can tell it’s forced when it goes on for about 20 seconds at full volume when he’s right beside me in the aisle of a shop.

You stood right next to him and timed him.? Really???

Aniceempirebiscuitandacupoftea · 09/07/2025 21:33

Were there any other people in the aisle or were you the sole audience? Maybe avoid that supermarket in future in case old farty pants attacks you again. 😂😂

MyCyanReader · 09/07/2025 21:33

WhatTheHelll · 09/07/2025 17:33

You can tell it’s forced when it goes on for about 20 seconds at full volume when he’s right beside me in the aisle of a shop.

Did he have one hand in a pocket?

Look out for yourself on Instagram! Lots of fake fart channels!

Mistyglade · 09/07/2025 21:34

Call 111 about this targeted attack on your liberties.

Klp122 · 09/07/2025 21:36

Second fart troll thread of this evening Hmm

yeehawl · 09/07/2025 21:37

Lolllllllllllll

Mistyglade · 09/07/2025 21:37

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You’ve just made me loudly laugh and I’m trying to get DS to go to bloody sleep! 🤣

PopeJoan2 · 09/07/2025 21:37

This is why I love MN so much. This thread has brought me to tears of laughter.

On a serious note the poor man might have IBS or something and can’t control
his farts.

ConnieHeart · 09/07/2025 21:39

PolyVagalNerve · 09/07/2025 17:40

Hang on … 20 seconds you say ??
like 1… elephant .. 2 .. elephant all the way up to 20 ??
that’s gotta a work record !!

No, the world record is something like 5 minutes. We have a game called Shot in the Dark & this was one of the questions we had to guess

HelpMeGetThrough · 09/07/2025 21:44

Mistyglade · 09/07/2025 21:34

Call 111 about this targeted attack on your liberties.

I think the farter needs the NHS, not OP.

Mistyglade · 09/07/2025 21:52

HelpMeGetThrough · 09/07/2025 21:44

I think the farter needs the NHS, not OP.

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Meant 999 really didn’t I!

CunningLinguist2 · 09/07/2025 21:55

Ah, but did he snap?

honestly, just unfortunate & I feel more sorry for the poor guy. My dad was mortified when he couldn’t control his bowel/farts/stoma bag.

CunningLinguist2 · 09/07/2025 21:55

Also, if it was 20 seconds long, why didn’t you leg it?

Tiddlywinkly · 09/07/2025 21:56

ZamaZama · 09/07/2025 20:13

I’ve had men belch in my face before as they walk past, smirks and body language confirming that it was very much deliberate. So, while it’s impossible to say in this case, I can well believe it happens.

A man didn't belch in my face, but he deliberately let out a really big belch nearby with a smirk. It's definitely a thing for some men - disrespectful.

Falingoth · 09/07/2025 21:57

tumblingdowntherabbithole · 09/07/2025 17:20

How can you tell it was forced? Confused

He cocked his leg up.