The Other 'F' Word

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Lick the inside of your elbow, press your lips to that wet spot, and blow—music to my ears! Isn’t that the second sweetest sound in fourth or fifth grade? A noisy raspberry, only outdone by the real thing. When asked, “Do you play a musical instrument?” the answer for everyone is “Ab-so-toot-ly.” We humans, shy about our animal origins, often overlook the delightful variety of sounds we produce, from whispers to thunderous blasts. If you’re not curious about the average number of farts per day or the German zookeeper who gave an elephant an enema—turn the page now! Those still here will enjoy the Seltzer brothers’ exploration of flatulence. Barry Seltzer, an attorney, and Erwin Seltzer, a legal self-help producer, delve into this topic with humor and curiosity. Their interest sparked from a California case where a defense team was disrupted by the district attorney’s repeated gas. They gathered anecdotes from law records, including a proposed Alaska law imposing fines for flatulence and a police chase prompted by a guard’s embarrassing incident. The Dutch Intestine Foundation advocates for public acceptance of wind events, suggesting that flatulence might soon enjoy the same rights as public breastfeeding. And yes, there’s the tale of a zookeeper who faced a messy situation after giving an elephant laxatives. The moral? It’s often the silent ones that get you. Cheers to the Seltzer brothers!