National Pass Gas Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Mar 09, 2022
Fact-checked by Niyati Parab
National Pass Gas Day is a hilarious celebration.

Where is National Pass Gas Day celebrated?

National Pass Gas Day is celebrated in the United States of America.

Who is National Pass Gas Day celebrated by?

This is not something people would celebrate with the most interest, so any interested candidates can celebrate this day with close friends and family and burst out in laughter.

When did National Pass Gas Day first start?

 The real start of this day is unknown, but it is observed annually on January 7.

Who started National Pass Gas Day?

The person responsible for starting this national day also remains unknown.

History And Timeline

People pass gas as a part of the daily biological process, and farting has been used as entertainment for centuries. But in recent days, it has become something to be ashamed of, so National Pass Gas Day celebrated in January was started to let people know it is nothing to be ashamed of.

Joke About Passing Gas

Passing gas becomes a part of jokes, and a Sumerian jokester is known to make jokes about passing gas.

1900 BCE

Coining The Word 'Fart'

The word 'fart' was coined this year from the English word 'feortan,' which meant 'to break wind.'

1632

Professional Farting

Joseph Pujol, a Frenchman, starts performing farts on stage for entertainment; thus, the era of professional farting starts.

1800s

Documentation Of Farting Game

John Gregory Bourke documents a farting game known by the name 'Touch Wood.'

1890s

World Fart Championships

World Fart Championships were organized by Finland in which people participated from all over the world.

2013

Traditions And Customs

There are no specific traditions or customs that are followed on that day. However, fart competitions are usually organized in some communities, and interested people can participate in such events.

Ways To Celebrate National Pass Gas Day

Attend or watch fart competitions that take place on this day. You can have a fart competition at your house with your friends and family to have fun. Educate yourself about gas and farts from available resources. You can also learn about various diets that can reduce gas problems and incorporate the ideas in life.

Facts And Stats

  • Farts help clear gas from the stomach, thereby relieving you from bloating and pain. Farts contain a range of gases like methane, hydrogen, and oxygen. On this day, educate yourself about gas and farts from available resources.
  • National Pass Gas Day is observed on January 7 annually.
  • On National Pass Gas Day, attend or watch fart competitions that take place on this day.

What are some events related to National Pass Gas Day?

Fart competitions are a fun event that takes place on this day.

What are some benefits of celebrating National Pass Gas Day?

This day makes people understand that flatulence is a natural process and is important to fart.

Who invented the concept of National Pass Gas Day?

The person or institution responsible for inventing this day remains unknown.

What are some reasons for celebrating National Pass Gas Day?

This day allows people to fart without being ashamed, and interested people can learn why we fart and why it is important.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Tuesday, January 07, 2020
  • Thursday, January 07, 2021
  • Friday, January 07, 2022
  • Saturday, January 07, 2023
  • Sunday, January 07, 2024

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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Fact-checked by Niyati Parab

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Niyati ParabBachelor of Commerce

With a background in digital marketing, Niyati brings her expertise to ensure accuracy and authenticity in every piece of content. She has previously written articles for MuseumFacts, a history web magazine, while also handling its digital marketing. In addition to her marketing skills, Niyati is fluent in six languages and has a Commerce degree from Savitribai Phule Pune University. She has also been recognized for her public speaking abilities, holding the position of Vice President of Education at the Toastmasters Club of Pune, where she won several awards and represented the club in writing and speech contests at the area level.

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