# Fart Silencers Gadgets to Help Mask Flatulence by Muting the Sound By Cowbag | Published 2008-12-30 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fart-silencer-gadgets-for-your-anus References: [weirdasianews](http://www.weirdasianews.com/2008/12/29/ultimate-fart-silencer/) I swear to God, you could only find something like this in Asia! This contraption is a fart silencer and was invented by a man called “Big Chicken Mushroom." You put the gadget it in your behind and if you do actually fart, no sound will come out. WTF? Once you have the hang of it, you can even spray cotton wool balls with a [pleasing scent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boot-bananas) and place them inside the device to make sure you are smelling sweet. Does this cater to the borderline insane or what? Talk about drawing attention to the whole issue. However I am thinking that if they can do this, then surely it is a wasted opportunity not to make a device that will ensure you have [musical farts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balls-in-concert). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flatulence Gadgets:** Developing gadgets for masking sound and odor of flatulence presents a potential market for problem-solving products. - **Personalized Flatulence Masks:** Creating customizable flatulence silencers with optional scents could improve user experience and increase sales. - **Comedic Flatulence Devices:** Designing humorous devices that emphasize the sound of flatulence could appeal to niche markets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Personal Care:** Manufacturers of personal care products can explore the development of flatulence silencers as a new product line. - **Medical Devices:** The market for medical devices may see potential in developing flatulence silencers for those with medical conditions. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry could explore opportunities to incorporate comedic flatulence devices into their products or performances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mischievous Scent Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scent-blaster.md) - [Bathroom Privacy Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-privacy.md) - [Voice-Quieting Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voiceabsorbing-face-mask.md) - [Unicorn-Inspired Air Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-toots.md) - [Aerospace Silent Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyted-silent-mask.md) - [Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-university-of-hong-kong.md) - [Noise-Filtering Earbud Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbud-accessory.md) - [Hilarious Backside Grooming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dude-wipes-2.md) - [Soundproof Microphone Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-phasma.md)