Otis Nice Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 We're more free here than we know... http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/310782 Marine Corps bans audible farting in Afghanistan Washington - The United States Marine Corps has banned audible farting in Afghanistan because it is culturally offensive to civilians working with the military and members of the Afghan National Army. The Military Times Marine Corps blog, Battle Rattle recently posted the news that "audible farting has been banned for some Marines downrange because it offends the Afghans." The ban has caused a stir among former and current members of the military who question the reasoning behind the decision which has ignited a firestorm of comments from readers and fellow bloggers of Battle Rattle. Military soldiers have already been required to obey regulations ordering them to not curse around members of the Afghan army or the civilians they encounter while on patrol. They are also under orders to not discuss women or politics with people from Afghanistan. But for now, breaking wind could earn them an appearance before their superior officers. For the military that means no more gas blasters, bean bombers, flame-throwers or anal acoustics at night. The roar of morning thunder, air biscuits or flatulence by any name will no longer be tolerated. Anything but an inaudible passing of gas could get you in trouble if it's within earshot of an Afghani, according to Battle Rattle. Blogger Gina Cavallaro writes about the ban on the offensive behaviour: They’re not supposed to cuss because it could be misunderstood (that one goes out the window a lot). And they stay away from talking about politics, religion or girls because those topics could escalate into major disagreements (they can’t communicate anyway because of the language barrier). But farting? That’s practically a sport. Ok, it’s not soccer, but a good contest could open the door for cross-cultural exchanges, jokes and other gallows humor. Jim Campbell expressed his outrage over the decision by senior military officials and wrote: "So now we understand that Muslims in Afghanistan are offended by the sound of anal gas explosions but are quite comfortable with, beheading, stoning, female genital mutilation, pedophilia, amputations, and hanging or burning homosexuals." A few commenter's asked, "What would Chesty think of this ban on farting?" Referring to Lieutenant General Lewis B. 'Chesty' Puller, the most highly decorated Marine in the history of the Corps. Puller, who was known a marine's Marine, had a no-nonsense attitude when it came to military conduct. He is known to every Marine who ever came out of Parris Island and served in the Corps. Dian5 said, "Is this perfectly normal human function offensive only when it escapes from the body of an American? Are the natural born Afghanistan people immune from this digestive dilemma? If we are at the point in our relationship where this has become too offensive to ignore, then perhaps we have worn out our welcome and should immediately withdraw our troops." The ban on farting has not been confirmed by the military and no mention of flatulence could be found in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/310782#ixzz1W5JY8n4z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 "culturally offensive" so I suppose telling the Afghanistan people to "grow a pair" and deal with it wouldn't be inappropriate? I'm sorry sir, I didn't mean to relieve my body of undue pressure, my apologies. now, if you would excuse me, I need to go blow a hole in the head of some insurgents. I hope that doesn't offend you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Lee Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 This last part sums it up pretty well: The ban on farting has not been confirmed by the military and no mention of flatulence could be found in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. My guess is that some young grunts had a full on farting contest that got a little out of hand, and ONE of their Afghani counterparts made a complaint about it. As with everything now-a-days it got blown out of proportion to what you see in that article. I'm in the suck right now, and no one has told me not to do any of the things listed in that article. Hell, I try to make a point of being a known dickhead by burning as many of their poppy-stalk stacks as I can. If they hate me and my team more than the grunts, it'll take some heat off of them. They can go fuck themselves with their "culturally offensive" bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 You know what's culturally offensive? Going to a country were we weren't asked to be to do 'nation building'. I get why we went there in the first place, and it wasn't for that. Bobby, please don't take that the wrong way. I have a huge amount of respect and admiration for our troops. Which is what makes me pissed for our troops that have had to go to Iraq/Afghanistan and risk their lives for these wars we shouldn't be in. That's what upsets me most about us being there. :fuuuu: Stay safe over there! :fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpyro2 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I just blasted my anal trumpet reading this artical....I bet its all serious business when first sergeant comes out and tells the troops ripping ass will not be tolerated any longer lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'm here now. And I just farted. We are not hearing a thing about this. FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'm here now. And I just farted. We are not hearing a thing about this. FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Ha, now we gotta remember to rip one for the troops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'm here now. And I just farted. We are not hearing a thing about this. FYI. You would have some serious bodily issues if this order came down to you. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I don't know isn't it pretty much culturally offensive here as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 95% of men reading this article farted. I know I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 cant wait to hear about the first article 15 being issued over this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 So do the extra warm silent & yet deadly ones get you in trouble? My son drops those in the grocery store then walks away to look at cereal boxes while everyone then looks at me as the guilty one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Lol Tim that pretty much happened to meat work yesterday. I was a a kroger front desk to check out and I walk into a cloud of what I believe fat bastards farts would smell like after a night of drinking and white castles. As I walked up it smelled like someone died and without thinking I said outloud wtf. I then looked around to see a toothless dirty guy standing there with a grin...... why you son of what a ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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