nobody asked…

The Brits have somehow managed to maintain more of a sane and grounded approach to reality than do we. So many Americans are trapped between the holier-than-thou attitude of fundamental bible-thumping and the silly politically correctness of … where did that PC nonsense come from? It appears at times that we are forgetting how to laugh, particularly at ourselves.

On the other side of the puddle, however, The Times of London provides hilarious tongue-in-cheek answers to many of lifes most elusive questions. Starting with “Why do men have nipples?”, the article concludes with “Is Sperm Nutritious or Fattening?” My deeply inquisitive and philosophical mind gravitated quickly to the burning question, “WHY CAN YOU LIGHT A FART?”

The article, which is actually a book review, lists numerous qualities of and facts about farts which I’m sure you will find entertaining as well as educational. I first learned of The Times article from MaryB at ShortyPJs, who takes issue with one of the points made, that “Women fart as much as men.” MaryB never met my ex.

Do yourself a favor and invest the couple of minutes required to read the entire article. Betcha can’t do it without at least a good chuckle, or more likely a laughing out loud roll on the floor. As you digest these tidbits, try to envision this article in the NY Times or Washington Post or the Dallas Morning News. Each of us should try every day to laugh a bit more, especially at ourselves. We take ourselves far too seriously. Lighten up folks…