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Book "stinks." Merely an anecdotal collection and a poorly organized one, at that. Subject deserves more than just a re-telling of commonly available fart related stories! Book "stinks." Merely an anecdotal collection and a poorly organized one, at that. Subject deserves more than just a re-telling of commonly available fart related stories! ...more

"You don't have to be a genius to laugh at a fart, but you have to be a moron not to."

Louis CK

"You don't have to be a genius to laugh at a fart, but you have to be a moron not to."

Louis CK

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Before anyone thinks I'm crazy for reading this... I found this along with the Future of Farting in a used book store in Tacoma. It was a last minute decision to buy the pair that was pushed on me by my sister. At some point during the trek home we got stuck in traffic. This book helped us survive 1 1/2 hours of bumper to bumper. Parts had us crying and other parts were just plain wrong. Reminded me of the cat book I read, "I could pee on this". Overall worth the laughter. Before anyone thinks I'm crazy for reading this... I found this along with the Future of Farting in a used book store in Tacoma. It was a last minute decision to buy the pair that was pushed on me by my sister. At some point during the trek home we got stuck in traffic. This book helped us survive 1 1/2 hours of bumper to bumper. Parts had us crying and other parts were just plain wrong. Reminded me of the cat book I read, "I could pee on this". Overall worth the laughter. ...more

Dec 28, 2016 Amanda rated it did not like it

A very silly, little book. Only good for a laugh because none of it reads as true. Bought it as a stocking stuffer for my fiancé and it made him laugh so much that I read it too. I want those 15 minutes back.

This book was exactly what you would expect. The limericks in the beginning wore down my initial distaste, and gave me the giggles. It overstayed its welcome though, and by about page 60 the book has made every joke worth making. It's pretty much all downhill for the next 100 pages. I was considering putting this in my classroom, but there are a few too many "S#!&"s, "A$$"s, and jokes about putting things into butts then farting them out. I would not recommend this to anyone. I may leave it on m This book was exactly what you would expect. The limericks in the beginning wore down my initial distaste, and gave me the giggles. It overstayed its welcome though, and by about page 60 the book has made every joke worth making. It's pretty much all downhill for the next 100 pages. I was considering putting this in my classroom, but there are a few too many "S#!&"s, "A$$"s, and jokes about putting things into butts then farting them out. I would not recommend this to anyone. I may leave it on my toilet as a joke for guests using my bathroom. ...more

May 18, 2019 John rated it liked it

It's funny as hell. Here's one example:

"The story goes that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, knelt in front of Queen Elizabeth 1 and let rip with a huge fart. He was so embarrassed that he exiled himself from Court for years. When he felt brave enough to return he was spotted by the Good Queen, who said: Come forward, Sir. We have forgiven you the fart."

It's funny as hell. Here's one example:

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Jun 14, 2018 Bill rated it it was ok

This fart book is about what I expected, but it wore out its welcome pretty quickly. The whole 2nd half is an "A-to-Z" of fart-related subjects, and it really got tedious and non-funny about 6 or 7 letters into the alphabet. This fart book is about what I expected, but it wore out its welcome pretty quickly. The whole 2nd half is an "A-to-Z" of fart-related subjects, and it really got tedious and non-funny about 6 or 7 letters into the alphabet. ...more

The title is a misnomer - less history, more jokes and anecdotes. The mishmash collection turns into an alphabetical order list after a while - to fill pages?

Overall, it's like farts. often hilarious, mostly stinky.

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The title is a misnomer - less history, more jokes and anecdotes. The mishmash collection turns into an alphabetical order list after a while - to fill pages?

Overall, it's like farts. often hilarious, mostly stinky.

#tinyreviews

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Well, it's short.

This caught my attention at checkout, and I thought, Why not? I could use some humor!

Only none of it was funny.

How do you make an entire book about farts, and have every joke fall flat?

The history of the farthing

I downloaded the book being interested in old coinage, but found no mention of old coins but anecdotes of someone maybe wanting to spend a penny!

Aug 31, 2018 Peyton Ripley rated it really liked it

Very humorous and with some "interesting" fart facts. Very humorous and with some "interesting" fart facts. ...more

Brilliantly funny and perfect for the bathroom! This little gem makes a fun gift.

Dec 31, 2016 Michelle rated it really liked it

Cute poems and interesting facts about something that is always funny - farting!

Aug 27, 2021 Eric rated it liked it

If you love limericks, find farts funny, or you're 12 this book is for you. If you love limericks, find farts funny, or you're 12 this book is for you. ...more

Jan 06, 2017 Kelli Herrin rated it really liked it

This was a fun anecdotal representation of farting through re-imagined history. A good toilet read.

Sep 20, 2011 Pam rated it it was amazing

YES,I READ IT!If you're looking for a book to entertain your crazy friends_this is the one!
It is based upon a collection of the Late Sir Gustave Bart,Surgeon-General in the Prince of Wales,(an ACTUAL PERSON)_who gave frequent medical advice to soldiers and settlers.Dr.Benjamin Bart received the Bart Collection from his Grandmother the widow of Sir Gustave Bart.An Adviser to the Australian Literature Board persuaded him to publish this in book form.It is hilarious,it's historical from a medical s YES,I READ IT!If you're looking for a book to entertain your crazy friends_this is the one!
It is based upon a collection of the Late Sir Gustave Bart,Surgeon-General in the Prince of Wales,(an ACTUAL PERSON)_who gave frequent medical advice to soldiers and settlers.Dr.Benjamin Bart received the Bart Collection from his Grandmother the widow of Sir Gustave Bart.An Adviser to the Australian Literature Board persuaded him to publish this in book form.It is hilarious,it's historical from a medical standpoint & outlines the A-Z of Farting in terms that will cause non-stop laughter..my favorite,The Kamikaze Fart "aka" the Suicide Fart_named after the Japanese bombers of WWII.Found this book at Half-Price Book_purchased several copies for stock stuffers for Christmas!Non-Stop Laughter! ...more

Jan 19, 2016 Monty rated it liked it

I read this book in one sitting without farting even once. Parts of it had me laughing out loud and some parts were mundane--sort of like farts. The last section had a dictionary of farts, and one that I especially liked was the yoga fart which explained how yogis eat lentils for several days running and then, while sitting in the lotus position, are assisted in levitating by their farts. And there were several limericks from a series about the Farta from Sparta. It's a fun book to read, and I i I read this book in one sitting without farting even once. Parts of it had me laughing out loud and some parts were mundane--sort of like farts. The last section had a dictionary of farts, and one that I especially liked was the yoga fart which explained how yogis eat lentils for several days running and then, while sitting in the lotus position, are assisted in levitating by their farts. And there were several limericks from a series about the Farta from Sparta. It's a fun book to read, and I imagine it would be even more fun to read out loud to friends. I found it at Half Price Books for $4. ...more

Sep 20, 2009 Chuck rated it liked it

The title kind of says it all. You have an actual scholarly discussion of how fart works, actually examples of historical figures farting, and a collection of limericks that are second to none. Not to be missed is the entire chapter of limmericks about the Farta from Sparta, and the A-Z of farting (the X ray fart).

Very funny for those of us who remain a bit immature.

Dec 31, 2016 A rated it it was ok

Yes, my children got this book as a joke Christmas present. It certainly is an odd book. It contains a lot of British humor. An odd odd book. I did laugh at some things, but really was much of the same thing over and over.

Was a cute stocking stuffer. Yes was a gift for me. I don't think anyone needs a clue as to why? Book was written sort of tounge in cheek so names can be verified as real other not. So some fact mixed in with the fun. It did not include: Here I sit, broken hearted, came to shit but only farted. Was a cute stocking stuffer. Yes was a gift for me. I don't think anyone needs a clue as to why? Book was written sort of tounge in cheek so names can be verified as real other not. So some fact mixed in with the fun. It did not include: Here I sit, broken hearted, came to shit but only farted. ...more