Farting is not rude if the farter cannot help it. It’s a natural function of the human body and to attempt to suppress it is not only unhealthy but it’s ridiculous. The next time I see someone being victimized for farting in public, I will intervene by letting out a massive fart in the face of the accuser.

Seriously though, no-one should be forced to feel ashamed for something they can’t help. We should be encouraging others to express themselves as much as possible and farting publicly is just one piece of the pie.

I have a dream that one day when a person farts he will not be met with scorn but with flowers, applause and admiration from all of those around him.

That day will only come when we accept that farts are a perfectly normal and healthy function of the human body.