Attention USMC. New rules for farting.

Marines in Afghanistan have been told not to “fart audibly” in front of locals. Apparently, farting is permitted, it just must lack the thunder that makes it fun. I find it ironic that the locals are offended by the noise and not the lingering results of the gas.

It’s a good thing I’m not currently in the Marines, as I don’t think there’s anyway I could follow that order even if I wanted to.

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No sir, that was not a fart, it was a…

I think you’re just blowing smoke up our asses, Morgenstern. :slight_smile:

Don’t know if that’s permitted or not. I assume it it was done silently it would be okay though.
http://militarytimes.com/blogs/battle-rattle/2011/08/23/for-marines-in-afghanistan-be-careful-where-you-fart/