In this episode of *Brain Bamboozle*, we uncover a shocking truth—humanity’s oldest recorded joke, dating back to 1900 BC, is about farting! Found in ancient Sumerian texts, this crude yet timeless quip proves that toilet humor has been making people laugh for over 4,000 years. But is this real or just a clever hoax? After teasing the possibility, we reveal that yes, the world’s first known joke is indeed a fart joke. History, it turns out, isn’t just about kings and wars—it’s also about laughter.
Want proof?
🔗 Wikipedia: History of Jokes