The French Farter

Now, this hour was INTERESTING and yet a little disturbing. We watched a documentary of the french professional farter and entertainer Joseph Pujol, otherwise known as Le Pétomane. This guy could "fart at will" by using his abdominal muscles. It was BIZARRE to see that he had became such a sensation in Europe . Does his art (debatable) represent his times? Perhaps the vulgar nature of his work, that dealt with such an "indecent" part of his body, could have aided in the paving of the way for the sexual revolution that was to come in the the second half of the century? Debatable topic that one, but whatever the answer is, this man's talent deserves attention. One thing that is interesting is why has so much of our comedy revolved around farts? I just dont get it....