Protesting is an American tradition, but these die-hard Bernie Sanders supporters may be the first ever to stage a ‘Fart-In,’ as they did at the Democratic National Convention last week. Apparently they rejected lesser ideas to gain attention, and settled on passing gas as the most effective way to express their displeasure at Sander’s loss. Although Bernie Sanders is actively campaigning with Clinton, and imploring supporters to vote for the Democratic Candidate – many obstinately refuse in the most offensive way possible.
This is not an ‘Onion’ article as I originally assumed. Gosh, there is nothing like downing tepid beans, while standing in a parking lot on a broiling hot day. The atmosphere of people freely farting, and the calls of Whoopee Cushions is the sound of democracy in America! There is some conjecture that this group’s ‘big tent’ may be a tool with which to ‘dutch oven’ Hillary Clinton into submission.
Organizer Cheri Honkala periodically made announcements to keep the group eating beans and producing gaseous emissions. At one point she assured the group saying:
“You know…Sharting is always a potential consequence. But…We have napkins over there.”
Questioned by a passing Trump supporter, who invited her to come on over to Trump’s side, one of the group informed the man “I’m going to Jill Stein’s side.”
I believe she may be premature in assuming Stein wants her, or any of the group to ‘stand on her side’ – perhaps down wind though?