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For some reason, my readers seem fascinated with embarrassing subjects. The single most popular article I’ve written is the one on bad breath. My April series on embarrassing subjects was also quiet popular. I am a little worried what this says about people who are drawn to me. I suppose the simple fact that they spend their time reading my stuff puts them out of the norm.
Regardless of the reason, I will pander to the masses, and cover another embarrassing topic--one that is the fascination of many young boys and college students through the ages. Yes, today I am covering gas - specifically, the gas that people blame on their dogs: flatus.
Got Gas?
When people come to me complaining of having “too much gas,” they are probably focused on one of three symptoms:
1. Bloating of the abdomen
2. Belching
3. Flatulence.
Though folks are definitely interested in the fist two types of gas, what really brings people to see me in the office is the last one: flatulence. To give this fascinating topic its due, I will leave the first two to future articles and focus on the last, and most socially significant one. That is fine with me because I not only have very low personal standards, but I find it extremely important to help my readers end their social isolation. I also want to be able to ride in an elevator with them.
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4 Comments
Add CommentHow to get rid of gas? Isn't that the purpose of belching and farting?
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisThe link's wrong. It takes you to an article about belly fat.
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisThe best way to get rid of gas is to put it in a Dodge truck.
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisHey seriously, my wife and I were extremely pleasantly surprised when we went on a low/no carb diet six years ago. Wow!! What a difference when the gut doesn't have to process carbs. What used to be a many blasts a day is now less than one, provided we avoid carbs. Try it!
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisAs an aside, I recall as a child in the 50's, hearing adults talking about "chewing slowly", "squeezing the air out food" and other nonsense! It was a carb problems, but they never knew.