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About this quote

What does it mean?
A crude rhyme mocks a woman's bodily functions and their destructive consequences.
In plain terms
A woman farts so hard it breaks windows.
What can you take from it?
Bodily humor can be absurd and destructive.

Where it applies

  • storytelling
  • children's games
  • comedy

Putting it to work

  • joke telling
  • performance
  • satire

Questions to consider

  • Is this funny?
  • Why tell this story?

Another view

It may offend those who dislike bodily humor.

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