This topic is about finding humorous ways to handle the sometimes awkward situation of loud ostomy-related gas. The person who started the discussion enjoys using self-deprecating humor to ease these moments and is looking for clever one-liners or strategies to use when this happens in public.

Here are some suggestions and insights:

1. Let people around you, like coworkers, know about your ostomy ahead of time. When the noise occurs, you can jokingly blame the person next to you, saying they should excuse themselves. This often lightens the mood and gets a laugh.

2. During meetings, keep a coat or jacket over your lap. While it won't completely silence the sound, it can help muffle it a bit.

3. As soon as the noise starts, cough or clear your throat loudly and say "Excuse me" to shift the focus.

4. Use a simple one-liner like, "There’s more room outside of me than inside of me.