Fart noises

Time for some semi-mature thought on an immature topic. I remember some George Carlin skit discussing how important the fart noise is to us as kids, as we find so many ways to replicate it. I was goofing around today, and realizing that as we get older, not only do we get more repressed about the topic, we actually become physically less capable of reproducing the sound! Ones that require lips only can still be done pretty effectively, we just become out of practice. But how about some others. The one using just the two hands sealed together doesn't seem to work anymore, as the knuckles become more bony and leave small gaps between fingers preventing the seal. The hand-in-armpit one we simply avoid most of the time because it's now yucky, could be sweaty or have some substance put on to prevent sweating. However, this one still works well in the shower or fresh out of the shower. The mouth in the elbow doesn't seem to work as well anymore, biomechanically. Then there's perhaps my childhood favorite, the heels of the hands together, palms face towards your face. Hands are too big now, doesn't work so well. Though one handed is somewhat possible. I'm sure there are others that are no longer coming to mind. Overall though, it seemed interesting that as our need for this skill fades, so does our capability. I think I should apply for an NSERC grant to research it further.

Lastly, if you're reading this and find yourself attempting to make these noises, I applaud you, relax and have some fun!