Why It’s Okay to Fart

It’s Okay To Be Smart host Joe Hanson takes a look at farting in the animal kingdom, the science of farting and the history of farts in human culture. Most importantly, he explains why it is okay to fart.

Farting is hilarious and gross and everyone is doing it so why can’t we talk about the science of it?! Flatulence, passing gas, cutting the cheese, toots… whatever you call it, it’s natural and here’s how it works.

Scott Beale
Scott Beale

Scott Beale is the founder of Laughing Squid and is based in New York City. When not running the blog, Scott can be found posting on Threads and sharing photos on Instagram.