Le Petomane and His Fantastic Farts at the Moulin Rouge
Of all the stars of the stage in the cultural Mecca of late 19th-century Paris, its biggest attraction was a man who farted. The farter, Joseph Pujol went by the name, Le Petomane, meaning “The Fartiste.” He proved to be the epitome of artsy-fartsy. Pujol’s unique ability to control and stylize his farts offered a style of comedy that transcended age, race, gender and time. In 1892, Pujol stepped before an audience at the famed Moulin Rouge, impeccably dressed in a red coat, black satin pants, and white gloves, and announced: “Ladies and Gentlemen, I have the honour to present a … Continue reading Le Petomane and His Fantastic Farts at the Moulin Rouge
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