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The Best Fart Scenes in Movie History

Let’s be real, fart jokes will never die. They’re the equalizer of comedy, a universal reminder that no matter how classy or famous you are, everybody lets one rip eventually. That’s why Hollywood keeps slipping them into films, and audiences keep laughing.

A list making the rounds online highlights some of the best fart scenes in movie history, and honestly, it’s hard to argue with these choices. From Mel Brooks classics to Will Ferrell chaos, here are the moments that prove flatulence is cinema gold.

  1. Blazing Saddles (1974) – The campfire scene is still the undisputed heavyweight champ of fart humor. Cowboys plus beans plus deadpan delivery equals timeless comedy.
  2. Step Brothers (2008) – Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly weaponize farts in a scene that manages to be both childish and legendary.
  3. The Man (2005) – Samuel L. Jackson and Eugene Levy remind us that even buddy cop comedies have room for bathroom humor.
  4. The Nutty Professor (1996) – Eddie Murphy plays an entire dinner table full of people, and somehow, all of them fart. That’s range.
  5. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) – Fat Bastard’s brand of humor might be crude, but admit it, you laughed.
  6. The Naked Gun (1988) – Slapstick meets sound effects in a way only Leslie Nielsen could pull off.
  7. Major Payne (1995) – A drill sergeant, a barracks, and a very loud demonstration of “command.”
  8. The Pink Panther (2006) – Steve Martin keeps Inspector Clouseau ridiculous, even with his flatulence.
  9. Police Academy (1984) – The original sound-effects master, Michael Winslow, adds his own spin to the genre.

Whether you think fart jokes are lowbrow or genius, there’s no denying they’ve carved out a permanent spot in movie history. They’re a reminder that sometimes the dumbest jokes are also the funniest. And if you’re curious (or brave), someone actually put together an uncensored video compilation of all these scenes. Consider that your warning.

Jen Pawol Makes MLB History as First Woman Behind the Plate

Jen Pawol handled Sunday’s Miami Marlins–Atlanta Braves matchup like she’d been calling big-league games her entire life. In reality, the 48-year-old umpire was making history becoming the first woman to call balls and strikes in a Major League Baseball game.

It capped off a landmark weekend for Pawol, who on Saturday became the first female umpire to work a regular-season MLB game, calling the bases during a doubleheader. Less than 24 hours later, she was behind the plate, stepping into the most scrutinized role in the profession.

Granted the very first strike called was a bit inside, but she did great after that.

If she felt the weight of the moment, Pawol didn’t show it. Her poise impressed both dugouts.

“I think Jen did a really nice job,” said Marlins manager Clayton McCullough after Atlanta’s 7-1 win. “She was very composed and managed the game well. Big day for her, big day for Major League Baseball.” Braves manager Brian Snitker echoed that sentiment, saying simply, “You can tell she knows what she does.”

Pitchers had little to argue with. Between Braves starter Joey Wentz and Marlins right-hander Cal Quantrill, there were only three total strikeouts. The first called third strike — a borderline pitch on Miami’s Kyle Stowers in the fifth inning — drew a subtle question from McCullough, but nothing heated.

Pawol’s journey to the majors began in 2016, when she joined the Gulf Coast League. She’s worked her way up through the minors, including the Triple-A championship game in 2023, and has called MLB spring training games in 2024 and 2025. Her current role is as a rover umpire, meaning her next big-league assignment isn’t set yet.

Quantrill noted her extensive experience: “We certainly didn’t call her up from A ball. She was well prepared, and I think she did a quality job. If this becomes normal, we treat it normal.”

Fans seemed to understand the significance. Over the weekend, Pawol received cheers from both sides, and some held “Way to go Jen!” signs in the stands.

On Saturday, she summed it up with a mix of joy and gratitude: “The dream actually came true today. I’m still living in it. I’m so grateful to my family and Major League Baseball for creating such an incredible work environment.”

Whether her next game is next week or next month, Pawol’s debut made one thing clear… the big leagues just got a little more inclusive.

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