Why are butts and poop so funny?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

American Public Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.4 • 13.5K Ratings

🗓️ 22 March 2022

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

This episode is a real stinker, but it had to happen. We go behind the scenes on what makes butts and poop so funny. Why does the mere mention of them make us laugh?

We all have butts and we all poop. Those are the facts. But human butts are different than almost any other animal. We look into the evolution of butts, and find out how our senses of humor develop when we're kids. And we hear from comic Tim Platt on why he thinks butts and poop will always be funny. Plus, we’ll check in with Channel 2’s Bowel Action News team for some fast feces facts. Don’t forget to tune up your ears with the Mystery Sound.

One more thing… who farted?

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0:43.6	You're listening to BrainsOn, where we're serious about being curious. BrainsOn is supported
0:49.2	on part by a grant from the National Science Foundation. Warning! The following episode asks the
0:57.6	question, why are butts and poop so funny? Obviously, there are lots of button poop jokes.
1:03.6	If this is not your thing, we suggest any other episode of BrainsOn. Except the other one about
1:08.8	poops. Or the one about sewage. Or either of the two part episodes. But the rest should be fine,
1:15.4	right? Sure. Now on with the show. Hey, part! How are you doing?
1:22.8	As I live and beat if it isn't the lungs. Oh, heart, you're such a breath of fresh air.
1:29.1	Hey, thanks for hosting this Body Parts party. We really don't hang out enough.
1:33.4	I know. I was just telling the eyes I'm always too busy working. In fact, I'm working right now.
1:39.2	Let's not gonna pump itself, am I right? Tell me about it. I'm multitasking too.
1:44.0	Gotta keep those breaths coming and going.
1:49.6	Hey, party people. Oh, hey, it's butt.
1:53.5	Butt's up, everyone. Hey, sorry I'm late. I feel like I'm always running a little behind.
2:04.0	Behind because he's the butt. So good. Yeah, I just ran over from hanging out with my
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