Blowing smoke up your ass

[Dave A]

Apparently this is a Tobacco Smoke Enema Kit (1750s – 1810s).



The tobacco enema was used to infuse tobacco smoke into a patient’s rectum for various medical purposes, but primarily the resuscitation of drowning victims.

A rectal tube inserted into the anus was connected to a fumigator and bellows that forced the smoke into the rectum. The warmth of the smoke was thought to promote respiration. Doubts about the credibility of tobacco enemas led to the popular phrase “blowing smoke up your ass.”

As you are most likely aware, this odd tool is still heavily used by all levels of government.

[IanF]

Dave I would of thought the jokes forum would be better for this.

It is funny.

[AndyD]

Dave I would of thought the jokes forum would be better for this...

I would have said the politics forum.

[Chrisjan B]

And I thought DaveA to be a serious person!

[Dave A]

Dave I would of thought the jokes forum would be better for this.

It is funny.

I would have said the politics forum.

That's why it ended up in General Chat

And I thought DaveA to be a serious person!

I concede it's been a while since I've displayed my more mischievous side on TFSA, but rest assured it's still alive and kicking

[HR Solutions]

Yeah I can think of quite a few guys that must be using this machine

[adrianh]

Jaakop zoomba has his own industrial model.

[Chrisjan B]

Hahahahaheheheheheheheheh!!!!!!!!

[adrianh]

Jaakop zoomba's industrial butt blower is called the MacMaharaj Briggs&Statton A$$ airator!

[Didditmiself]

Adrian - you are just too good!!!