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What does it mean?
A humorous remark about taboo bodily functions that are rarely discussed openly.
In plain terms
People avoid talking about embarrassing bodily noises in public.
What can you take from it?
Recognize social taboos around private bodily functions.

Where it applies

  • discussing taboos
  • analyzing humor
  • exploring social rules

Putting it to work

  • analyzing comedy
  • discussing social rules
  • exploring taboos

Questions to consider

  • Why are some bodily functions taboo?
  • How does humor challenge social norms?

Another view

It relies on shock value and crude humor.

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