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3. Unfortunately some people can't burp at all - even with your favorite beverage(s).

Fri Sep 6, 2024, 09:56 AM

Sep 2024

The muscles in the esophagus just will not open at all even with pressure from below. So the gas needs to get out the other way.

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Fascinating! Delphinus Sep 2024 #1

A can of soda is cheaper and works for me every time. usonian Sep 2024 #2

Look up Le Petomane usonian Sep 2024 #4

LOL. N/T FSogol Sep 2024 #9

They say a burp is the grossest bodily function... Wounded Bear Sep 2024 #5

Waste of a good fart Fichefinder Sep 2024 #6

Better to burp and taste it vanamonde Sep 2024 #7

But you can't light a burp erronis Sep 2024 #8

Depends on what you've been drinking. n/t FSogol Sep 2024 #10

That must be absolutely miserable Warpy Sep 2024 #11