French Entertainer

[Vara]

To settle an argument which is about to descend into physical violence.(We've done anchor scope and the flying of ensigns after sunset with some consensus and equanimity)
What was the name of the Frenchman who used flatulence to render popular melodies on the stage.

 

[billcowan]

Petoman

 

[Vara]

Thank you if we ever meet I will buy you a pint with my winnings.

PS I also had a spread on the time of response so maybe two pints!

 

[ashanta]

Mucky Farter?

 

[l'escargot]

Almost

Le Petomane (The Fartiste)

Biography

 

[Peppermint]

Re: French Entertainer is

usually an oxymoron but Le Petomane is an exception. An absolutely wonderful short film of his life, starring Leonard Rossiter, is well worth finding.

 

[ghost]

Re: French Entertainer is

was it not PETOEME?

 

[l'escargot]

Re: French Entertainer is

If you've got broadband (it's about 60 megs) download it here.