Topic: Flatulence

Matt Long shares a historical fact about Benjamin Franklin's essay "Fart Proudly," written for the Royal Academy in 1781. This bizarre tangent about the smell of farts and asparagus leads into a major announcement: Adam Curry reveals that the upcoming Thursday episode will be the final episode of No Agenda, following negotiations with the Dvorak family.

The Telegraph reported on discussions among UK government ministers regarding the potential for COVID-19 transmission through flatulence, though the science remains non-definitive. Concurrently, local councils in the UK are reportedly requesting lists from general practitioners to identify and contact individuals who have not yet received a vaccination.

The hosts contrast the "old rules" of legacy media with the decentralized investigative power of the internet. A viral moment dubbed "Fartgate," involving a loud noise during an MSNBC interview between Chris Matthews and Eric Swalwell, is analyzed. While Swalwell denied responsibility, the hosts debate whether the sound originated from a leather chair in the studio or the halls of Congress, noting the entertainment value such gaffes provide in an otherwise dry news cycle.

A clinical report from the University of Exeter regarding the cellular benefits of hydrogen sulfide was distorted by media headlines claiming that "smelling farts" makes you live longer. The hosts warn that hydrogen sulfide is actually a highly toxic gas that can cause oxygen starvation and death in high concentrations.

The hosts discuss internet rumors regarding Michelle Obama allegedly farting during public appearances on "The Ellen Show" and "The Tonight Show." They review audio clips and conclude the rumors are likely "bogus," though they note her apparent disappointment during the president's recent speech.

A news report highlights a growing trend in American schools where boys engage in noisy public flatulence as a classroom gag. Because schools lack corporal punishment, administrators struggle to discipline students who claim the behavior is a natural bodily function. The trend is currently localized but shows potential for nationwide expansion.