CentralNotice Flatulist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search Le Pétomane was a professional flatulist around the start of the 20th century in France. A flatulist , fartist , or professional farter is an entertainer (sometimes considered a comedian ) whose routine consists solely or primarily of farting in a creative, musical, or amusing manner. [ 1 ] 1 History 2 Popular culture 3 Notable flatulists 4 References 4.1 Notes 4.2 Further reading 5 External links History [ edit ] In the Innu mythology of Canada, Matshishkapeu (literally the "Fart Man") is the most powerful spirit, a legendary shaman capable of inflicting gastrointestinal pain or relief. There are also a number of scattered references to ancient and medieval flatulists, who could produce various rhythms and pitches with their intestinal wind . Saint August...