The legend of the samurai brought down by a fart:
In 1585, the lord of the Chiba clan, Kunitane, held a new year’s feast for his retainers. In the middle of the party a retainer named Kamada Mangoro farted not once, but twice. Kunitane scolded him harshly, but rather than apologize Mangoro retorted, “Better out than in.” Outraged by his insolence, Kunitane drew his sword, but was stopped before he could do any damage. Mangoro did not forgive the insult, however, and later murdered Kunitane in his sleep.













