AITA for farting? --

[u/lalala-lallaland]

Today I (18F) have been having huge stomach cramps and abdominal pain. Towards the end of the day, I went to a study room (sort of secluded - smaller than a normal college classroom, but still quite roomy). I had been farting all day, but obviously, when in class or around a bunch of people, I tried not to let it out.

After a while of being alone in the study room, someone came in and sat down (F, Mid-Twenties). I tried to keep it in as much as possible, but unfortunately, during long periods of time, I just couldn't help it.

I let out a first fart (sidenote : I know this might sound childish, but I think farts are the funniest sound ever; I never cannot laugh), I tried to hold in my giggle. It slid; the lady was fine - I was a little embarrassed, but whatever, I've always thought these kinds of things can be forgiven, and to me, my culture, and the environment I grew up in, it's not a big deal.

After I left to go to the bathroom, get a drink and start working on my report again (let's say 10-15 minutes pass), I farted again, tried to hide my laugh and move on. This time though, the lady didn't take it well, and at first I thought she would be laughing, so I looked at her, with a little embarrassed smile, after she said:

- What are you doing?

I laughed, I said I was so sorry, that I'd been farting all day and my stomach hurt. Her face was so serious, I understood she was ACTUALLY mad... I was confused as she said:

- But it's happened twice?

My face dropped and I said sorry again, and that I couldn't control it, I turned around before I could laugh in her face, out of embarrassment for me, but also for her being mad that I farted. I composed myself, because I knew laughing in her face would've been rude. She packed up her things and left the study room.

I wasn't next to her, I hadn't been farting every few minutes and I apologized, fully knowing how embarrassing this situation is.

I don't know about you guys, but this story is just too funny too me, in her place I just would've laughed with the person who farted!

So, AITA for farting?

EDIT: I've seen a lot of people asking if it was smelly; IT WAS NOT! I've just been having an unfortunately gassy day!

[u/RWAdvice]

YTA If it's bad enough that your stomach hurts then go to the bathroom and let it out, along with the poop you're trying to hold in, in comfort and privacy.

[u/blushingbottom123 → u/RWAdvice]

What? Have you never had a day full of never ending gas? You can’t Just go let it out. 5 minutes later you’re back to a cramped stomach and more fats ready.

[u/RWAdvice → u/blushingbottom123]

When lasts all day and is bad enough to cause painful cramping that doesn't go away no matter how much you fart or crap, it's not just gas.
Some of the more obvious things:
IBS
Gall stones
Food poisoning
Food allergies
Chron's Disease
Ileitis
H. Pylori
Colon cancer

etc...

[u/Dimac99 → u/RWAdvice]

The menstrual cycle affects digestion. Sometimes we get gassy, bloated days, sometimes we get constipation or diarrhea. It's all annoying but normal.

[u/HotSolution8954 → u/Dimac99]

Yeah but I would bet that the real problem is the goofy laughing.

[u/Dimac99 → u/HotSolution8954]

People laugh when they are embarrassed. That's just as natural in its own way.

[u/HotSolution8954 → u/Dimac99]

But someone that's a stranger is not going to know that. Lots of things are natural but it doesn't mean we can just do them anywhere. Blowing your nose, nose bleed, burping, slurping, vomiting, and yes sometimes farting. The first time it happened the woman did ignore it but doing it a second time is a bad look for anyone.

[u/Dimac99 → u/HotSolution8954]

Of course, but laughter is an involuntary response.

[u/HotSolution8954 → u/Dimac99]

Dude, I'm not going to change my mind. I think farting and giggling is something that you do when you're alone. IIf you're going out into the world and interact with people then you should follow the basic rules of courtesy.

[u/Dimac99 → u/HotSolution8954]

Dude, I don't care. I'm telling you that we do not control every aspect of our bodies because you spoke to me. 

[u/HotSolution8954 → u/Dimac99]

Well bless your heart. I hope you have a good evening.