Fart Proudly: Writings of Benjamin Franklin You Never Read in School

This book is a terrific compilation of Ben's lesser known writings. Reading this, I have to say - if I could invite any one person to dinner, past, present or future, it would be Benjamin Franklin. He's smart, funny, rebellious, irreverent, and eloquent.Every schoolteacher in every elementary school history classroom across America - or the world - should have multiple copies of this book freely available at all times. There's a reason Ben was a hero in other countries besides the states.That said, the preface sucked. Using Ben to push your own politics? Get over it. I agree, but I dislike being told what to think.So - definitely buy the book, definitely skip the preface, definitely laugh your musical behind off.

The book contains many interesting writings by Ben Franklin on various subjects of his day but also so relevant to today's news.

I enjoy leaving it on the table for curious eyes to see😁

Gave as a gift for fun. Everyone loved the title.

My husband has a wacky sense of humor and asked me to order this book. Wackier yet is that I've read it and he has not.I enjoyed most of the essays inside. One essay in particular sticks to the forefront of my mind and that was on choosing a mistress. Not exactly something you'd expect the revered Almanac writing Ben Franklin to write about! Still, it was tongue in cheek.Much of what is inside pertains to personal finance. Old Ben was not a fan of borrowing money, that is for sure. But still, his practical advice is timeless.I agree with what another writer wrote about the final chapter. The author does take some literary license with how he thought Ben would feel about the state of the country these days. It was a little over the top and perhaps a bit out of place. While I did appreciate his framing of essays with a little bit of background info (particularly as it related to what Ben wrote about another almanac writer), the last chapter was out of place. In reading the book, the reader likely came to the realization that Ben would not be amused with how our country turned out. We didn't need that last chapter to drive the point home. Otherwise, I enjoyed reading the lesser known works of Ben Franklin, though I freely admit I had trouble following him at times. Our colonial forefathers did have a different way of phrasing things and annoying habit of capitalizing words that are not capitalized as a matter of course in modern works.

My daughter showed it to me just cuz she found it funny. So the next day I surprised her with it. It actually has information in it. Everybody poops, so it’s safe to say everyone lets a tushy cough too. Even Benjamin Franklin.

It's funny and a part of history but not worth the price. More like a pamphlet.

I had to keep reminding myself to read the date at the top of the essay, as his wisdom still applies today! I can remember my father who had 2 masters degrees from an ivy league college telling me "that's an interesting idea, but what practical good does it do?" So many of these essays that were penned with a wink of the eye and the sardonic wit were directed at governments, academic societies, social mores, and institutions where the "utility" of what they were proposing or forcing on their subjects was wrong, arrogant, and foolish making it my father who was echoing Ben Franklin! Some essays like the farting essay and the choosing a mistress essay had me laughing out loud, and then still thinking hours later.

This book really made me laugh out loud more than a couple of times

Still in the middle of reading this book but I’ve already laughed out loud. It’s kinda hard to believe these ditties were written almost 200years ago

Can you believe someone like Ben Franklin wrote something about farting? But he did!! The book is a collection of satirical essays written by Franklin and show his humours side and exceptional wit. If you want something on your coffee table that will instantly start some interesting conversations, this book is perfect. It's definitely worth the money.

Quite a great read

Quick delivery and looks a good read. Brought for a present.