Does the world really need more fart sounds? Whether the sound is real or fake, I think not. I'd obviously rather spend $7.99 on something else. Kids, don't spend your allowance on this stupid toy.
About a month ago, I was taking a tour a at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery here in St. Louis, and some kid (I don't know why a kid was there. Kids don't want to hear about beechwood aging and hops.) walked by a group of us and played a fart machine while his friend walked by about 10 feet behind him laughing. Good one, kids. Like that one's never been done before.
This idiot of a kid didn't use a Gas-O-Matic, but I imagine he probably has one at home. He probably also stocked up on the extra sphincters. Yes, those are available.
The manufacturer says that "this realistic-sounding flatulence imtitator makes people think you really let one fly." Well isn't that wonderful news? By the way, that spelling error for "imitator" is actually on their webpage like that. Nice job, fake fart toy website creators.
"Kind of strong" seems to be an understatement as it relates to the review above. The author's intent appears to be less about reviewing a product, and more about expressing her own uptight disgust about anything flatulence related. As an elementary school teacher I can agree that this is far from my favorite tool of comedy. That being said, for whatever reason the fart gag seems to be timeless and ALWAYS generates laughter amongst the majority of folks...young and old. I can't explain why, and most times I wish it wasn't so. However, in a time that we certainly need more laughter in our daily lives, I must concede and say "why not!" If tolerating a fart gag on occasion means people are able to laugh a bit more, then I say we should start doling out Gas-O-Matics instead of Prozac.
By the way, as a teacher I find your reference to "that idiot of a kid" much more reprehensible than any fart gag I've ever seen or heard. Good thing you're not one of my students as I'd give you an "F" for treating others with respect.
I'm not sorry to disagree with you, but I am grateful for the review. I would never have given this product a second look, but am now convinced that this is a product and company I should support! A product designed to elicit laughter and made in the USA? How can I go wrong? Gas-O-Matics for everyone!
Barb Parsons
Wow, that is kind of strong. I bought the
Gas-o-Matic fart toy at a store called Tickle Your Funny Bone in Sedona AZ and I love it. Mind you, I'm not a kid - I'm an adult who loves a little "homegrown" humor. This toy isn't awful or stupid and thanks for telling me the manufacturer sells extra sphincters - that's a nice value added! The price was well worth it because I don't buy crap that is made in China. This toy says "Proudly made in the USA" right on it. I highly recommend it for kids. Sorry to disagree with you!
Darcy Parsons
aka Santa