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Quiz about Joseph Pujol Farter du Moulin Rouge

Joseph Pujol - Farter du Moulin Rouge Quiz

In the annals of entertainment, Joseph Pujol stands out as one of the most unique figures of all time. How much do you know about this aromatic legend of vaudeville?

A multiple-choice quiz by stuthehistoryguy. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
stuthehistoryguy

Time
7 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
191,236

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Joseph Pujol was a nightclub performer in the hayday of French Vaudeville. He specialized in producing remarkable effects from his most personal of body parts. Pujol first came to be aware of his unique talents at an early age. What was Pujol doing when he discovered his talent? Hint

Bathing

Eating a large meal of beans and crepes

Playing Soccer

Swimming

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Question 2 of 10

2. Though aware of his God-given talent as a child, Pujol did not perfect his art until he was a young man. Who encouraged him to hone his skills to near-perfection? Hint

His college mathematics professor, after he expelled gas in response to a question in lecture

His fellow soldiers while he was serving in the French Army

His mother, as a way to get him out of the house

His wife, who wished him to share his boon with the world

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Question 3 of 10

3. As a professional entertainer, Pujol billed himself as "Le Petomane". Which of these is a reasonable English translation of this term? Hint

The bean-eater

The odd one

Run away!

The fartiste

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Question 4 of 10

4. Pujol's technique produced truly astounding effects. Which of these was NOT part of his act? Hint

Blowing out the footlights through a specially-attached rubber tube

A sonic recreation of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

Sequentially reproducing the sound of all the punches thrown in the Jim Corbett--John L. Sullivan heavyweight championship bout

The sound of a dressmaker ripping two feet of calico cloth

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Question 5 of 10

5. Perhaps the highlight of Pujol's act was his encore, wherein he typically played the French National Anthem with air that did NOT eminate from his lungs. What musical instrument did Pujol use in this performance? Hint

A trombone

A harmonica

An ocarina

A tuba

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Pujol's day, a performance by Sarah Bernhardt, the most popular actress of the time, typically drew 8,000 francs a night at the box office. At his peak, how much did a Pujol performance gross at the Moulin Rouge? Hint

7,000 francs

20,000 francs

10,000 francs

15,000 francs

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Question 7 of 10

7. Pujol broke with the Moulin Rouge in 1895. What precipitated this falling out? Hint

Other performers complained of the smell, which lingered for hours after his act

Pujol was entertaining visitors to his friend's stand in the marketplace, thus violating his contract with the Moulin Rouge

The Church called for his act to be banned

Pujol was offended by the scandalous behavior of other performers, including can-can dancers who wantonly exposed their lower bodies

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Question 8 of 10

8. Pujol would continue his work in the Theatre Pompadour, owned by his family and centered around his act. The Moulin Rouge tried to continue their flattus-fueled success by featuring Angele Thiebeau as a "petomane femme". What was the major drawback of her performance? Hint

Her farts, unfortunately, did smell

Her farts were not real--she concealed bellows in her skirts.

It was a carbon copy of Pujol's work, with no original material

She lacked Pujol's stage presence, stuttering and giggling through her act

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Question 9 of 10

9. Eventually, Pujol ceased performing altogether. What event precipitated his retirement? Hint

After a while, fart jokes just aren't funny anymore

Intestinal problems caused by his act eventually took their physical toll

He had no stomach for comedy during and after World War I, which saw two of his sons become disabled

His act was outlawed by a "public decency" act

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Question 10 of 10

10. Pujol retired from show business and became a baker in his native town, which now boasts a "Rue Pujol (Pujol Street)". Where can one find Rue Pujol? Hint

Lyons

Marseille

Nice

Grenoble

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Swimming

Pujol discovered his remarkable talent when skinny-dipping as a boy. Quite accidentally, he managed to draw a great deal of water into his body, then expelled it with great force. This distressed him at the time, and he did not attempt such exploits again for many years.

2. Though aware of his God-given talent as a child, Pujol did not perfect his art until he was a young man. Who encouraged him to hone his skills to near-perfection?

Answer: His fellow soldiers while he was serving in the French Army

Pujol made an offhand comment to the soldiers in his unit about his experience swimming. Intrigued, they asked him to replicate it, which he did. Upon further practice, Pujol found he could do similar tricks with air, and he was on his way to notoriety.

3. As a professional entertainer, Pujol billed himself as "Le Petomane". Which of these is a reasonable English translation of this term?

Answer: The fartiste

Mel Brooks would use this sobriquet as the name for his Gubernatorial role in the film "Blazing Saddles", which also features some impressive sound effects, though not from the LePetomane character.

4. Pujol's technique produced truly astounding effects. Which of these was NOT part of his act?

Answer: Sequentially reproducing the sound of all the punches thrown in the Jim Corbett--John L. Sullivan heavyweight championship bout

He also imitated a bride on her wedding night (quiet and dainty) and the same bride a month later (considerably louder).

Answer: An ocarina

The audience was commanded to stand at this point in the show.

Pujol did play the trombone, but in the more orthodox manner.

Answer: 20,000 francs

His income at this time was substanial enough to purchase a chalet outside Paris (complete with servants) for Pujol and his family, which would eventually boast ten children.

7. Pujol broke with the Moulin Rouge in 1895. What precipitated this falling out?

Answer: Pujol was entertaining visitors to his friend's stand in the marketplace, thus violating his contract with the Moulin Rouge

For the record, Pujol's effects were actually odorless. He irrigated his colon daily, and, since he drew air into his body rather than producing it intestinally, there was no offensive smell.

Answer: Her farts were not real--she concealed bellows in her skirts.

Pujol sued the theater for plagiarism, but withdrew his suit when Thiebeau's act flopped.

9. Eventually, Pujol ceased performing altogether. What event precipitated his retirement?

Answer: He had no stomach for comedy during and after World War I, which saw two of his sons become disabled

Another of Pujol's sons was taken prisoner during the war. The Pompadour closed down, never to reopen.

10. Pujol retired from show business and became a baker in his native town, which now boasts a "Rue Pujol (Pujol Street)". Where can one find Rue Pujol?

Answer: Marseille

He would eventually run a biscuit factory in Toulon, where he died in 1945.

To leave flowers at Monsieur Pujol's online memorial, visit: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7729317&pt=Joseph%20%27Le%20Petomane%27%20Pujol

Source: Author stuthehistoryguy

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