By With the recent gloomy news from all over the world, I picked up on what I think is a very funny story.
Provocative
It appeared in one of the newspapers here with the title, ‘Austrian Police Defend Decision To Fine Man after ‘Provocative Fart.’ ‘ My first reaction was amazement that someone had been fined for what can only be described as a natural occurrence. Admittedly, some people can put real humdingers down in the most crowded of places. Well, maybe not so crowded these days, but you understand me? Then I thought about the use of the word, ‘provocative.’
Humdinger
How on earth can a fart, (humdinger or not) be described as provocative? I doubt the accused jumped onto the police officers and let one go, you know, a real 7-second bubbler! Then again, checking the dictionary for the meaning of provocative it says: …causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately! Well, I suppose a well-aimed botty burp with a noise level above 35 decibels and a certain, acrid aroma could be described as ‘provocative’ if it was deliberately aimed at the police officers.
Tommy Squeaker
I’ve known a few people in the past that have caused anger by letting out a Tommy Squeaker. It always seems to be when you are stuck somewhere, like on the platform of a bus waiting to come to a stop, or in a queue at the bar of the local pub. You never know who’s responsible either and once you get over your face turning green and trying to hold your breath for almost ever, there’s the fear that others think you are responsible! However, I still think they are done more for a ‘laugh’ than being provocative.
Pharrrrrrrrrrrrrp
I wonder why the police officers approached the suspect in the first place? From what I can gather, he was sat on a park bench minding his own business. Did they just pass him by and say ‘..hello, hello, hello, how are you today?’ only to be answered by Pharrrrrrrrrrrrp? The mind boggles. I did see someone on Facebook comment on the story, ‘Huh, you can’t even fart now without being fined!’ At the end of the day, we are all guilty of ‘putting one down’, it’s only natural. It’s just that some of us are a little more discreet than others. Have a nice day.
Here’s the original newspaper story if you’d like to read it.
debjani6ghosh
June 18, 2020Excellent post. 😀 I laughed so much on reading this.
Trev
June 18, 2020Thank you, Deb, glad it made you laugh ????
SueW
June 18, 2020That was buttock scrunchingly funny! ????
Trev
June 18, 2020Thank you, Sue, a bit of fun in amongst all the doom and gloom ????
Bear
June 18, 2020He obviously aimed better than ‘in their general direction’…
Trev
June 18, 2020Thank you, Bear. He obviously did. ????
Booky Glover
June 18, 2020This is ridiculous. ????????????
Trev
June 18, 2020Thank you, Booky ????
cbholganza
June 18, 2020In this case, farting was such sweet sorrow indeed. 🙂
Trev
June 18, 2020Indeed it was. Thank you ????
Spoilt Victorian Child
June 18, 2020Tommy Squeaker is brilliant… I may use this term at least twice a day from now on…????
Trev
June 18, 2020Thank you, please do use the term and let it all out ????
Rachael
June 18, 2020€500? Seriously? I mean, your post is hilarious and made me laugh, but what the fork? Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “the law is an ass”
Trev
June 18, 2020I know, a very expensive guff! Thank you, Rachael. ????
Rachael
June 18, 2020Welcome ????
Roadtirement
June 18, 2020I have not laughed this hard during reading in a long time. I have wondered how to spell the sound of a trouser sneeze. You have answered that question with your “Pharrrrrrrrrrrrrrp”. The number of r’s describe the length of the methane emission. Brilliant!
Trev
June 18, 2020Thank you Roadtirement, glad it gave you a laugh ????
susiesopinions
June 18, 2020My husband would be continually fined.
Trev
June 18, 2020Oh dear, Susie ????????????
Yetismith
June 18, 2020I actually saw a mention of the story a few days ago but I was scanning to see new disasters may have befallen the planet and I brushed it aside as too ridiculous to check out. However now I know I didn’t imagine it and you made me laugh which is of great value these days! Thanks Trev !
Trev
June 18, 2020Thank you, Yeti. I wouldn’t normally blog about this sort of thing, but as there’s so much gloom about it was too good to miss. Thank you for your kind words ????
Efrona Mor
June 18, 2020Well, they should be arresting everyone for the silent offenders too then… (:
Trev
June 18, 2020I think we’d all be guilty of that ????
Peter's pondering
June 18, 2020I wonder what evidence they will produce if he appeals the charge. Reminds me of the old classic of Lady Percival breaking wind during dinner and saying to the butler “Stop that at once James!” He responded “Of course m’lady, which way did it go?”
Trev
June 18, 2020Lol!!! Thank you, Peter ????
Laleh Chini
June 18, 2020LOL, it was needed.
Trev
June 18, 2020Thank you, Laleh ????
Invisibly Me
June 18, 2020I don’t know where to start, Trev ???? Tommy Squeaker, that’s not an expression I’ve heard before, but Botty Burp made me laugh too, hadn’t heard that in a long time. When I first read ‘provocative fart’ I thought it was referencing some kind of ‘come to bed’ fart. You know, like ‘come to bed’ eyes, except with a sexual fart. I’m not sure what’s worse: farting to provoke an argument, or farting to get laid. It makes me glad I’m out of the farting world these days as I’m rendered incapable of it (true story). Thanks for the giggles!! xx
Trev
June 18, 2020Thank you, Caz, glad it made you laugh. Well, you’ve got me as I’ve never heard of a ‘come to bed fart’ before. LOL. A sexual fart, no, I just can’t imagine that either. 🙂 Thanks for your kind words though, always very much appreciated 🙂
Melanie B Cee
June 18, 2020BWAHAHAHAHHA!!! I needed a good belly laugh and you provided one. Just hope I don’t squeek one out because of it. 😆
Trev
June 18, 2020Lol, Melanie. Be careful and thank you 😀
pensitivity101
June 18, 2020We all have our moments and in a group of three or more you can get away with it. There’s only so much you can blame on the dog but in some cases, it becomes a competition. See after the end credits of A Knights Tale with Heath Ledger and you’ll understand where I’m coming from. Dad’s were SPD (silent but deadly), Mum’s were rattlers (she did one in front of her boss and neither batted an eyelid),but Peter Sellers in the lift in the Return of the Pink Panther has to be the most hysterical occurrence ever. They are funny. A perfectly natural function, sometimes pungent, sometimes even sweet depending on what you’ve been eating, but we laugh. What else can you do? Unfortunately, sometime laughing makes the situation worse, and the fragrant bubbles have their own agenda.
Trev
June 19, 2020Thank you, I remember the Peter Sellers one. Your comment is very funny, thank you again ????
Mister Bump UK
June 18, 2020It is funny, each week I respond to a post called a “provocative question”. From now on, it will take on a very new meaning!
Trev
June 18, 2020Thank you, Mr Bump. Lol, it will have a different meaning. 😀
jimflanigan
June 18, 2020I learned new phrases: botty burp & Tommy squeaker!
Trev
June 18, 2020Thank you, Jim, glad you learned something new today on here. 🙂
iammrsshecky
June 18, 2020So funny! I cracked my buns in half!
Trev
June 19, 2020Thank you, glad you found it funny ????
PaperKutzs
June 19, 2020It took me awhile to be able to post this comment as I had to wait for my tears to dry. I was directed to this post from Sparksfromacombustiblemind. As I read this post I was reminded of an experience I had many years ago and felt compelled to share my flashback. Incase anyone is interested in the circumstances I am leaving a address. I hope the silly old sod doesn’t mind.
https://paperkutzs.com/2020/06/18/re-do-you-toot-farthing-provocatively-sharing-a-flashback/
Trev
June 19, 2020Thank you so much, Paperkutz. I’m glad it gave you a good laugh. It’s what the world needs. Thank you for sharing and I don’t mind you putting your link on here at all. Thank you again for your very kind words. ????
educater34 MSc.
June 19, 2020I liked ,this is very useful
sheenmeem
June 19, 2020Thanks. I had a good laugh.
Trev
June 19, 2020Thank you, Sheen, I’m pleased it gave you a laugh. 🙂
nancynelsss
June 20, 2020amazing work
Trev
June 20, 2020Thank you, Nancy ????
KINDNESS
June 20, 2020What a brilliant Author, you are Sir. A Treasures of the human Race Shalom ????????????
Trev
June 20, 2020Thank you, Kindness ????
bekitschig
June 21, 2020Too funny. There’s a Germany kids book König Pups [King Fart] that is the bomb right now! No matter what age, farts are always funny
Trev
June 21, 2020Thank you, bekitschig, you’re right, they can be funny at any age. ????
Eldhiya Ghaits
June 21, 2020Hi! Nice to find ur site!
Trev
June 21, 2020Thank you, Welcome aboard ????
azurea20
June 21, 2020Simpático post. Hablar sin rubor de las cosas naturales de la vida es saludable. Y un pedo también. Un saludo, amigo.
Trev
June 21, 2020Thank you 🙂
azurea20
June 21, 2020No sé por qué no puedo localizarte en el lector. Además los like no me los coge. Tampoco me llegan tus post al correo.
Trev
June 21, 2020I don’t know why you can’t find me. I hope it gets sorted.
gold kitchen sink
June 22, 2020Hi, I was thinking something about that too, but I decided to look for it on the internet, then I found this site and I found some interesting sentences here, I really like the way you express it and your show to write it.. I like your writing style. Good work!
philosophy through photography
June 22, 2020Hilarious and had many smiles.Thank you for making the day lighter
Trev
June 25, 2020Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
miniworldto
June 22, 2020Hello thanks for following ????
Trev
June 22, 2020You’re welcome, thank you ????
Kally
June 23, 2020This is way too funny! I fell off my chair.
Trev
June 23, 2020Thank you, Kally, glad you found it funny. ????
Nikhar
June 24, 2020Hahahahaha , Damn Funny. I can’t believe someone actually write post about Farting…. hehhehe
Trev
June 25, 2020Thank you, Nikhar. 🙂
Nikhar
June 24, 2020Been loving your posts Trev. Followed your blog for more future posts. I have also started blogging, would be happy if you can visit my blog and support me. Thanks and Happy blogging
majaalifee
June 25, 2020Like ????????????
Trev
June 25, 2020Thank you very much 🙂
Herb
June 30, 2020Well, I’m happy that the Austrian police have nothing at all more pressing to attend to. It must be a very peaceful place. Except, of course, for the occasionally provocative passer of gas.
Trev
June 30, 2020Haha, it must be very peaceful there if that’s their biggest problem. Thank you, Herb. 🙂
Hope
July 2, 2020Really! Really! Really! ???? Is that what the COVID 19 has done to the world? ????We can no longer pass gas outside? ????When my son was younger around 2 years old, my friend was babysitting for him and when he passed gas she said???? “Tom did you parfait?” From that day on he said “I parfait!” ☺
Since he is older, he no longer says that.
Trev
July 2, 2020It seems in Austria it’s that way, Hope. But don’t let them stop you. It’s bad to hold it in. 🙂
Crazy Spirited Pun ????
July 11, 2020relatable,lol!
gc
July 18, 2020Well Trev I can see the police shooting the man for threatening their lives with a puff of air that could contain the COVID virus. Of course there is an old fart spewing off toxicity in the White House who is not only an air head but a menace to all those around him. Somehow justice is not being served in that country either.
Trev
July 18, 2020Very true!! Thank you GC
pompa del sapone nero
September 12, 2020I was reading this a month ago. And now I’m back to read it again
cheriewhite
November 28, 2021I’m dying over here! ???????????????? And a fine for a fart? Wow! But not surprised, if a few special interests groups are advocating banning beef because cows fart and it’s bad for the environment, then you just know that being fined for farting isn’t too far behind. ????
Trev
November 28, 2021Thank you, Cherie. You’re probably right about soon being fined for farting. I hope they don’t just base it on how much it stinks! 🙂
JosieHolford
December 11, 2022Don’t get me started on kids and classroom farting as personal expression and communication.
Trev
December 12, 2022Haha, sounds interesting, Josie, thank you 😊
JosieHolford
December 12, 2022All I can say is that it blows both ways and control of the windows is a power play. (Ditto with stink bombs.)
Trev
December 12, 2022Sounds like my kind of place. 😊 Thank you again, Josie.