Farting in public can be mortifying—whether it's a loud burst in a quiet room or an unexpected smell. The embarrassing stares, stifled giggles, and threat of ridicule make it really humiliating.

The New York Knicks blew out the Indiana Pacers 121-91 in Game 5 of their second-round series on Tuesday and a fart seems to have played a role in it. As per Knicks insider Fred Katz, a player on the ...