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Why is it - that when we burp, we are inclined to say - "Oops, pardon me" - or perhaps - "excuse me" - and yet if we happen to 'pass wind' (or, to put it bluntly - Fart) we laugh ?

DebsyDoo Fri 10/10/08 01:50

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Buenchico
Fri 10/10/08
01:58

Possibly because a burp is transitory and an apology means that it's 'over and done with'.

Whereas a fart makes its presence known for quite some time. It would be ridiculous to keep saying "Sorry, sorry, sorry,. . " for several minutes until the smell disappeared, so it's easier to try to laugh it off.

Chris

flip_flop
Fri 10/10/08
08:33

Because, and I'll brook no argument on this, farting is funny.

mibn2cweus
Fri 10/10/08
09:04

Well I've been told it tickles . . . don't it?

Butt usually the only one laughing is the one who is exhaling that is, unless there's more to it than just gas

mischief121
Fri 10/10/08
09:06

The queen doesnt fart,or has anybody heard her?

heathfield
Fri 10/10/08
10:06

Excellent, Mibn!

catcuddler
Fri 10/10/08
16:40

i think it depends who you are with.if i farted with people i didnt know well i would b embarrassed but when i am with my partner and i fart i laugh my socks off but still excuse myself.burps just happen but for some reason farts are hilarious.although if i do a huge burp which i am prone to when i am with my partner i laugh too.childish i admit but life cant be all serious :-D

keyplus90
Fri 10/10/08
16:49

These are just social thing. In few countries it is completely other way around.

niceboy
Sat 11/10/08
01:21

If everyone takes deep breaths, a fart smell goes away quickly.

imhotep
Sat 11/10/08
01:24

Pppppaaarrrrrrpppp!!

Wooops,sorry! Better open the windows me thinks!!

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