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Marty Tim's Novelty Collection
- Marty Tim and her husband Stan have collected 1,800 novelty items, including the original 1932 Whoopee cushion. - They treasure these items as artifacts reflecting American culture and history.
Historical Roots of Fart Humor
- Fart jokes date back thousands of years, with records from Babylonian times to Shakespeare and Mark Twain. - Parisian entertainer Joseph Pujol popularized flatulence humor in the 1890s with controlled performances.
What Makes Whoopee Cushions Funny
- Trevor Cox's study found longer, whinier whoopee cushion sounds generally rated as funnier. - Laughter increases with age and repeated exposure to whoopee cushion noises.