With apologies to the armed forces.

This actually happened.

By Neil MarathePublished 2 years ago • 1 min read

I'm very embarrassed to say this but this happened to me around the age of 14 in a school assembly meant to mark the two minute silence for fallen soldiers in November. I apologise for those who served in the armed forces.I admire your sacrifice.

Here it is-

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During the silence

on a cold Armistice day,

i farted loudly.

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Joe Patterson2 years ago
I’m sure they’ll forgive you.

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