Seriously. Has passing gas [farting] become more socially acceptable lately?

Lately nearly everywhere I go, I hear people (sometimes not so lightly) ‘letting er rip’.

I’m personally not offended – I was in a store and every time the older lady in front of me bent down, she tooted.

Maybe it’s just my awareness?

Or does it ultimately have to do with the _the stench level”?

Regional trend or custom?