Le Pétomane.

A flatulist, fartist, or professional farter is a performer who receives payment for farting in an amusing and/or musical manner.[1] Image File history File links LePetomane. ... Image File history File links LePetomane. ... Le Pétomane Le Pétomane was the stage name of the French professional farter and entertainer Joseph Pujol (June 1, 1857 - 1945). ... Flatulence (expelled through the anus in a process commonly known as farting or emitting gas) is the presence of a mixture of gases known as flatus in the digestive tract of mammals. ...

Antiquity and Middle Ages

There are a number of scattered references to ancient and medieval flatulists, who could produce various rhythms and pitches with their intestinal wind. Saint Augustine in City of God (De Civitate Dei) (14.24) mentions some performers who did have Classical antiquity is a broad term for a long period of cultural history centered on the Mediterranean Sea, which begins roughly with the earliest-recorded Greek poetry of Homer (7th century BC), and continues through the rise of Christianity and the fall of the Western Roman Empire (5th century AD... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... Flatulence (expelled through the anus in a process commonly known as farting or emitting gas) is the presence of a mixture of gases known as flatus in the digestive tract of mammals. ... “Augustinus” redirects here. ...

Juan Luis Vives in his 1522 commentary to Augustine's work testifies to having himself witnessed such a feat, a remark referenced by Michel de Montaigne in an essay. Juan Luís Vives (March 6, 1492 - May 6, 1540), Spanish scholar, was born at Valencia. ... Events January 9 - Adrian Dedens becomes Pope Adrian VI. February 26 - Execution by hanging of Cuauhtémoc, Aztec ruler of Tenochtitlan under orders of conquistador Hernán Cortés. ... Michel Eyquem de Montaigne-Delecroix (IPA pronunciation: []) (February 28, 1533–September 13, 1592) was one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance. ...

The professional farters of medieval Ireland were called braigetori. They are listed together with other performers and musicians in the 12th century Tech Midchúarda, a diagram of the banqueting hall of Tara. As entertainers, these braigetori ranked at the lower end of a scale headed by bards, fili and harpers. (11th century - 12th century - 13th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. ... The Hill of Tara (Irish Teamhair na Rí, Hill of the Kings), located near the River Boyne, is a long, low limestone ridge that runs between Navan and Dunshaughlin in County Meath, Leinster, Ireland. ... The Bard (ca. ... A fili was a member of an elite class of poets in Ireland, up into the Renaissance, when the Irish class system was dismantled. ... For other uses, see Harp (disambiguation). ...

The occupation of the flatulist appears to have been common at the courts of European nobility during the Dark Ages, and may even have Proto-Germanic roots. The peordh rune of the Anglo-Saxon futhorc has been suggested to be named after the fart based on the rune poem stanza: Petrarch, who conceived the idea of a European Dark Age. From Cycle of Famous Men and Women, Andrea di Bartolo di Bargillac, c. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... ᛈ is the rune denoting the sound p in the Old Futhark runic alphabet, with the tentatively reconstructed Proto-Germanic name perþô. It is continued in the Anglo-Saxon runes, and named peorð in the Anglo-Saxon rune poem. ... Note: This page contains phonetic information presented in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) using Unicode. ... Technical note: Due to technical limitations, some web browsers may not display some special characters in this article. ... The rune poems list the letters of a runic alphabet with a short verse characterizing each one. ...

([a fart?] is a source of recreation and amusement to the great, where warriors sit blithely together in the banqueting-hall.)

Another widely accepted interpretation links the name to pearwood, suggesting that the poem aludes to a recorder or similar wind instrument, since pearwood is traditionally used to carve such musical instruments. [2] This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Various recorders The recorder is a woodwind musical instrument of the family known as fipple flutes or internal duct flutes — whistle-like instruments which include the tin whistle and ocarina. ...

The art of farting was also practiced in Japan, as is evident from a story dating to the Kamakura period (1185–1333). Recorded in an illustrated narrative hand-scroll, it tells of a professional performer of fart dances called Oribe, who tricked his rival into soiling and thus disgracing himself in an attempt to mimick him. This wooden Kongorikishi statue was created during the Kamakura shogunate during 14th century Japan. ... Events April 25 - Genpei War - Naval battle of Dan-no-ura leads to Minamoto victory in Japan Templars settle in London and begin the building of New Temple Church End of the Heian Period and beginning of the Kamakura period in Japan. ... Events End of the Kamakura period and beginning of the Kemmu restoration in Japan. ...

An example of a late medieval flatulist is preserved in an entry in the 13th century English Liber Feodorum (Book of Fees), listing one Roland the Farter, who held Hemingstone manor in the county of Suffolk, for which he was obliged to perform "Unum saltum et siffletum et unum bumbulum" (one jump, one whistle, and one fart) annually at the king Henry II's court every Christmas. But professional farting no longer seems to be restricted to the aristocracy. The Activa Vita character in the 14th century allegorical poem Piers Plowman appears to number farting among the abilities desirable in a good entertainer in general, paralleling with storytelling, fiddling or playing the harp: (12th century - 13th century - 14th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 13th century was that century which lasted from 1201 to 1300. ... Hemimgstone is a village and parish in Suffolk, England 6. ... Suffolk (pronounced ) is a large historic and modern non-metropolitan county in East Anglia, England. ... Henry II of England 5 March 1133 – 6 July 1189) ruled as King of England (1154–1189), Count of Anjou, Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Gascony, Count of Nantes, Lord of Ireland and, at various times, controlled parts of Wales, Scotland and western France. ... This 14th-century statue from south India depicts the gods Shiva (on the left) and Uma (on the right). ... Page from a 14th century Psalter, showing drolleries on the right margin and a plowman at the bottom. ...

("As for me, I can neither drum nor trumpet, nor tell jokes, nor fart amusingly at parties, nor play the harp.")

Evidence of deliberate farting at social occasions continues into the Modern Age. In the 16th century, Rabelais details how Panurge when getting up, gave (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... François Rabelais (ca. ...

a fart ('un pet'), a leap ('un sault'), and a whistle ('un sublet'), and joyously cried out 'Long live Pantagruel!'

Pantagruel so addressed immediately intends to respond in like fashion, but miserably soils himself in the attempt. Panurge's salute is closely paralleled by the obligation of Roland the Farter detailed above. Pantagruel is an international Early Music ensemble specialising in semi-staged performances of Renaissance music. ...

19th through 21st Centuries

A notable flatulist in Victorian times was Joseph Pujol, known by his stage name le Pétomane (pictured above), who performed in France from 1887. A contemporary flatulist, allegedly the only professional of his trade today, appears as Mr. Methane. Another famous flatulist, an amateur known as Dan the Farter, is a member of the Howard Stern "Wack Pack." In early 2006, amateur flatulist Derrick Gray gained notoriety for hitting a fart with perfect tone while staying at a hotel in Guadalajara, Mexico. Ray Jones is also a prolific farter, often people mistake his farts for gone off food. Queen Victoria (shown here on the morning of her Accession to the Throne, June 20, 1837) gave her name to the historic era. ... Le Pétomane Le Pétomane was the stage name of the French professional farter and entertainer Joseph Pujol (June 1, 1857 - 1945). ... 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. ... Mr. ... The Wack Pack is the name given to a wide assortment of regular guests of The Howard Stern Show. ... This article is a biography of Howard Stern as an individual; for information regarding his radio show see The Howard Stern Show. ... The Wack Pack is the name given to a wide assortment of regular guests of The Howard Stern Show. ... Guadalajara may refer to: Mexico Guadalajara, Jalisco, the capital of the state of Jalisco Chivas de Guadalajara, aka Chivas, a Mexican association football team Spain Guadalajara (province), a province in Castile–La Mancha Guadalajara, Spain, the capital of the above province This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages...

Folklore and Fiction

In the Innu mythology of Canada, Matshishkapeu (literally the "Fart Man") is the most powerful spirit, a legendary shaman capable of inflicting gastrointestinal pain or relief. Innu flag Innu communities of Québec and Labrador The Innu are the indigenous inhabitants of an area they refer to as Nitassinan, which comprises most of what Canadians refer to as eastern Québec and Labrador, Canada. ... In Inuit mythology, Matshishkapeu is the most powerful spirit--even more powerful than the Caribou Master. ...

There are also fictional professional farters. A notable one would be Ross McPharter (a professional farter from Scotland) from the Derek and Clive comedy of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. McPharter explains that he became an expert because there is nothing to do in Scotland except fart and listen to Billy Connolly. Terrance and Phillip from the animated series South Park could also be classified as flatulists. Peräsmies, featured in the Pahkasika magazine, is a superhero whose only superpower is the ability to fart supernaturally hard, similar to Fartman (Howard Stern). An episode of the now-defunct HBO comedy series Mr. Show features two fictional flatulists named Fartin' Gary and Fartin' Rudy. In the sketch, Rudy steals a comedy show from professional Fartin' Gary, a professional comedic flatulist. Rudy then earns the title of "Clown Prince of Fartistry" and his talents win him a starring role in his own TV sitcom entitled "Second Wind." M. Ramachandran is a popular and an upcoming fartist. FicTioNaL is a Gaming Legend. ... This article is about the country. ... Dudley Moore (left) and Peter Cook as Derek and Clive Derek and Clive are controversial cult characters created by double act Dudley Moore and Peter Cook respectively on the records Derek and Clive (Live), 1976; Derek and Clive Come Again, 1977 and Derek and Clive Ad Nauseam, 1978 and a... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Dudley Stuart John Moore, CBE (April 19, 1935 – March 27, 2002), was an Academy-Award nominated British comedian, actor and musician. ... William Billy Connolly, CBE, (born 24 November 1942) is a Scottish comedian, musician, presenter, and actor. ... Terrance and Phillip are a pair of fictional characters in the American animated series South Park. ... This article is about the TV series. ... The final panel from The Origin of Peräsmies. ... Pahkasika (Finnish for warthog) was a Finnish adult humour magazine, edited by Markku Paretskoi and published from 1975 to 2000. ... Batman and Superman, two of the most recognizable and iconic superheroes. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into The Howard Stern Show. ... Mr. ...

See Also

• Mr. Methane
• Le Pétomane

Mr. ... Le Pétomane Le Pétomane was the stage name of the French professional farter and entertainer Joseph Pujol (June 1, 1857 - 1945). ...

References

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• Valerie J. Allen; Broken Air Exemplaria (2004). ([3] PDF version)
• Jim Dawson; Who Cut the Cheese?: A Cultural History of the Fart
• Steve Bryant; The Art Of The Fart

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External link

• Innu myth of the Fart Man