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Rick Glassman explores the concept of humor through a specific lens, suggesting that an appreciation for silly or bodily jokes indicates genuine innocence rather than vulgarity. He posits two tests regarding one's reaction to such content: first, whether people who enjoy shows like *The Simpsons* and find farting funny are inherently nice individuals, which he affirms; second, the possibility that a lack of amusement at these antics might stem from unresolved trauma or deep-seated issues with body image. Glassman argues against viewing bodily functions as gross in an absolute sense, noting that while one does not necessarily want them occurring on their face constantly, dismissing them entirely suggests incompatibility rather than moral superiority. He humorously illustrates this point by describing the physical discomfort of holding it in versus the social friction caused by judging others for natural biological processes. The conversation shifts to a practical debate regarding hygiene and clothing, where Glassman introduces his controversial theory that pants function as "fart condoms." While acknowledging that microscopic particles inevitably escape regardless of attire, he insists on maintaining consistency between indoor and outdoor environments, challenging listeners to accept the reality of bodily functions without shame. He extends this logic to bathroom habits, urging others to close toilet seats before flushing to prevent atomized waste from contaminating living spaces like couches or blankets. This segment highlights a recurring theme in his philosophy: accepting inevitable biological realities rather than fighting them with excessive anxiety or rigid rules that ultimately fail to stop the occurrence of these events. Glassman further elaborates on how humor serves as a therapeutic tool for overcoming social anxieties and obsessive-compulsive tendencies, citing his own experiences with dogs and editing work. He recounts adopting an outdoor dog specifically because it allowed him to practice immersion therapy regarding cleanliness; by accepting that he could not perfectly control where the animal lay or wiped its paws, he learned to challenge himself to go outside even in bad weather without sitting down immediately upon returning home. This approach mirrors his stance on farting: if a situation is uncomfortable but funny enough, one can find value and connection within it rather than avoiding it entirely. He suggests that crafting a bit out of an embarrassing topic transforms shame into a bridge for communication, making difficult conversations easier to navigate. To facilitate this kind of open dialogue, Glassman advocates for specific social strategies involving setting expectations early or using physical props like sunglasses to lighten the mood when admitting something vulnerable. These techniques allow individuals to introduce sensitive topics without exhausting their conversational partners, turning potential awkwardness into shared amusement. He references a friend's observation that "buttholes have the best comedic timing," reinforcing his belief in finding humor even in moments of social friction or personal embarrassment. Ultimately, he concludes that while not everyone needs to pass every test regarding silly jokes, recognizing one's own reactions and understanding their roots—whether they be trauma-based or simply a matter of taste—is valuable for building authentic connections with others who share similar senses of humor.
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There's two things, there's two like
tests. You don't need to pass either of
them, but it's valuable information.
It's not just people that watch The
Simpsons, it's people that chose to.
They like this type of humor. People
that think farting is funny,
and people who watch The Simpsons, I
think are genuinely
nice, innocent people.
Okay. Um
When people don't think farting is
funny,
there maybe is some trauma. I know that
there there are I have [laughter] I have
some some female friends that have a
issues with the way that their mom
receives them, and they better they need
to be beautiful, they need to be they
need to be a certain thing that the
mother believes is what makes a woman.
Bummer.
Pun not intended. However,
>> [laughter]
>> when you think it's just gross or
whatever, and yeah, of course it's
gross. I'm not saying do you think
farting is something that you want me to
be doing on your face all the time? I'm
asking if you think it's funny.
And if you don't think it's funny,
I know that we're not compatible. I know
it.
I know it. You're saying that the tip of
the spear of your
social Venn diagram crossing over is
Simpsons and funny farting. You know
what? To be a little bit more fair, you
don't have to think farting is funny. I
want you I've never I've never been in
and this wasn't a conscious choice. I've
never been in a relationship with
somebody who didn't laugh at farts. I
don't think that's a coincidence. But
it's not that you don't think farting is
funny as much as if you think farting is
gross. Like if we're sitting around and
I have to go to the bathroom to fart,
I'll get 40,000 steps a day. You know,
what do you want to get fatter?
Who isn't?
Well, I
I guess it depends what your baseline
for big farting is.
Exactly. And whatever your baseline is,
come on over. Just change your clothes
and sit on a blanket.
>> Okay. Yeah. Whatever you If you fart 10
times How do you feel about How do you
feel about farting? Because that's kind
of turned inside clothes into outside
It's actually turned inside clothes into
in inner you inside clothes. Yeah. How's
that feel on the couch? Yeah.
Farting on If you fart on my couch
um
How'd that feel?
You know, it feels good to fart. It
does, but how did
How do you and your couch feel? Fine.
We're It's farting.
Hang on. I I I do feel like we need to
>> Cuz farting isn't outdoor clothes. Those
are indoor clothes. Right, but they are
now contaminated with the inside of me.
>> They're not Your pants aren't off.
If you pulled off your pants and farted,
I'd say, "Well, you farted on the
blanket."
Right. Okay. So, this is
>> It's It's coughing in a mask.
I I consider underpants and pants a 94.
So, pants are like fart condoms. I've
been saying it for weeks.
Pants are fart condoms.
>> Yeah, it's my merch, actually.
Imagine.
Pants are fart condoms.
>> Come on. That's [ __ ] crazy.
That [ __ ] Oz Pearlman, the mentalist.
Wait, I knew I was going to go here. Um
I I think you need to reassess this. I
don't want to contribute to your blanket
anxiety.
>> Contribute, but go on.
British.
Um
Just farted.
>> [laughter]
>> Why you laughing? Um
I I think you
really need to
check yourself on this. I think that
there is a there are far more
microscopic poop particles Oh, I know.
getting through pants and jeans onto the
blanket and into the couch.
>> I I have thought about that.
>> zero. No, it's not. It's inevitable.
Yeah.
They're farting. You were worried about
the sweat from the gym clothes. It's I
could say it's not that logical. It's
not about the sweat. But I just I I want
you to try and be
consistent. Okay. May I? Because you're
playfully challenging me, and I'm all
for it.
Before you go into my bathroom
I am going to tell you before you flush,
please close the toilet seat.
Ooh, because you don't want it to be
atomized up into the What if it's only
pee?
It's close
Please. Just It's not that big of an
ask.
>> You could be You could just fix this
with a Japanese toilet. Uh I try not to
um
to have I just
I don't have a Japanese toilet.
>> Okay. Well, maybe that would be, you
know, just to consider for future. Uh
also, I was going to make a joke, but
I'm realizing I don't even know what a
Japanese toilet is. Is it one of those
heated things? It's automated. It's got
the built-in bum spray.
>> they're amazing. I mean, the with the
bidet and stuff?
>> Yes. Yeah, I want I want to get one. And
that would fix this problem.
>> wouldn't.
Well, it I've I've pissed and [ __ ] in
them. And they don't close? Yeah, they
don't close. They close. Some of them
close, but you
you do your thing, you flush. Maybe it's
closing as there's flushing. It
>> And you're worried that there's
It's like Indiana Jones sneaking under
the door as it comes down. And whoop, he
grabs his hat, but instead he's flicking
poop particles out. Okay.
Which also is another piece
>> [laughter]
>> Um so, I'm I'm I I want to control the
poop particles and the pee particles in
certain places. I
>> controlling it in the room which has the
most sterile lowest amount of soft
furnishings.
>> Here's my logic. If you have to fart,
you're going to fart. You're just going
to try and hide it from me.
>> What if it's gratuitous?
What if you can You know that they're
forcing them out. It's probably going to
be funnier.
So, you can offset I know that you're
going to fart. It's not a matter of
fart, don't fart. It's just What? Do it.
Let's see it.
>> See it?
On on my podcast, yes. You see it.
>> We do a lot of animation Like, my
podcast is one that you have to You
don't have I I watch it. There's I I
like the Street Fighter selection thing.
I enjoyed when you were doing that.
>> Oh, thank you. I didn't mean you in
particular. I just meant like I want it
to be digested with the visuals because
we do a lot of stuff, including
animations. People When people go like
this even, I add a little fart and a
little [ __ ] that comes out and it stays
there for a second. Like
I'm a little boy. I think it's really
fun and funny.
Um
Yeah, it doesn't You know, and it's not
that logical. Like I have a dog. I got a
dog for a few reasons.
Two of that that I'll explain that are
relevant is one, I thought it would help
with my OCD because my ex-girlfriend I
was obsessed with her dog. And when she
would bring it over, for whatever
reason, the rules didn't apply to him.
Like I was okay with it.
>> Outdoor dog, indoor dog.
>> We would wipe his paws before he comes
in. But but he wouldn't wipe his his
butt, his belly. He would lay on the
ground. Like
he's on the stuff. It's okay because the
alternative is him not on the bed with
us. Or having to bathe him every time
he's come in.
>> going to happen. Yeah. So I realized,
wow, this is
this is, you know, immersion therapy in
a way. Yep. Yep. Yep. Yep. Yep. Yep.
Another reason I got a dog is because
especially cuz I I work so much on my
podcast and I do a lot of editing and I
would go if I don't have shows, I would
go 3 days without leaving my house. And
I didn't get out of the house. I'm like
this is an excuse to get out of the
house. Yep.
I'm out of the house a lot more now. Um
I used to once you go outside they're
outdoor clothes. But then I'm like I go
I walk I just won't sit down. I've
allowed myself to go outside, maybe even
in the rain, and come back in. So like
I'm getting better by challenging myself
and the dog let me do that. Um
farting
is you know, the dog could be on the
blanket. A fart is fine if you're
wearing a you know, condom. Right. Okay.
So farts are the the dog of the indoor
outdoor world. Also, if it's funny
enough
you know what I'm saying? Like I I feel
this this there's a hack to shame and
that's finding a bit in it, right? Like
I'm embarrassed about this thing, but if
I can say something funny about it, I
don't know. Is that because now I feel
valuable and I use it as a tool? Is it
because I know I'm being seen in a way
that isn't the way that I thought I
would be seen?
Um
is it just the connection I have with
somebody who can relate to it? Whatever
it is, if you can make a bit out of
something,
it's easier. Right? And I feel this way.
I mean, of course, then there's like,
"Oh, you're joking all the time." I'm
not saying make everything a joke. What
I'm saying is
if there's an uncomfortable
conversation, there is
there is craft involved into either
saying things like setting expectations
properly. Hey, there's something that's
been on my mind. It's not that deep, but
it's something that bothers me. We don't
have to talk about it now, but do you
have 5 minutes of space I can let you
know something that I've been feeling a
little embarrassed about. It lets the
other person make a choice to do that.
Sure, and that's a great tool. Another
one is that's not as exhausting and
asking so much of the other person,
especially if it doesn't really involve
them, is, "Hey, I have a stye in my eye
and I brought sunglasses and I might
want to do this.
And is this, you know what? Could we
just do glasses? Could we do sunglasses
for a little?" Of course. Cool. And now
the bit is we're wearing sunglasses. But
that made it easier for me to admit to
you
something that may have been hard to
say. Now, that wasn't hard to say, but
like
farting. A buddy of mine, um, shout out
to Andy Kozel, once said, "Buttholes
have the best comedic timing." And I
think that's so funny and true.
You ever hear a fart and you think like,
"I didn't think that was a good time for
that." And if so,
it's the best time for that.
No, I was going to say we're not
compatible, but yes.
>> Uh, I see. If you don't think that that
fart was funny,
you might be a redneck. Do you have that
over there? No. Okay. No, we have What
do we have in the UK? We have chavs,
don't we?
You might be a chav. Chav. Chav. I don't
know chav, I know chad. Chav. So, um,
our the only equivalent we have of kind
of hick. So, imagine uh,
gypsy without the caravan.
>> to say gypsy or hick, just so you know.
You just did. I did it.
>> Redneck. Is Is hick allowed?
I mean, you'll see the comments. Well,
look, I'm I'm like somebody who hasn't
had whatever reckoning around culture
and class has occurred.
I'm fine. I'm I'm I'm insulated because
of the British accent, hopefully, until
I get cancelled.
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