Farts inherently cause discomfort. They smell putrid, they cause pain in the abdomen, and they can be thunderous in sound. Despite these cons, once a fart has been laid, it does not result in a large disaster. However, The Cloud of 2008, would scar the nation as a whole for ages to come. 

Perry Tinkle was a prestigious chemist in the city of Blockbur who was valued by his colleagues and the government. He worked with dangerous chemicals and because of his success and confidence, and the mistake of a colleague, his fate was sealed. One late night at the lab, Tinkle decided to stay back late to finish his elaborate concoction along with his lab partner Kitty Smiggle. She had picked up Tinkle’s favorite lunch, a meal,  around 8:00 p.m. and left it on his desk with a smile. Sleep-deprived and focused, Perry Tinkle did not realize the danger of indulging in dinner while working with this unusual chemical. He mindlessly unwrapped the burrito, taking lazy nibbles of the food as time passed. Unfortunately, Perry Tinkle only recognized his mistake after he devoured the entirety of his lunch. He quickly read the contents of the mixture of chemicals, his heart sinking when he realized not only had he made a mistake in eating the burrito, but his colleague Smiggle, failed to properly inform him of what chemicals were inside the brew. A fateful chemical sealed his fate, but how, was unbeknownst to him. 

He decided the best option was to leave the laboratory, deciding to leave to see his wife 

Tay Tinkle. As soon as he was able, he embraced his wife in his arms, seemingly relaxing at the late hour of 9:30 p.m. They went about their routine, having dinner together, washing up, and dressing in their night clothes before they both decided to rest in their bed. Despite this seemingly restful evening, at 3:00 in the morning, disaster struck. Perry Tinkle began to feel a rumble in his stomach, causing excruciating pain and causing him to stand and hold his stomach. Suddenly, an unearthly gas left from the chemist’s body. The gas seemed to have a mind of its own, robbing the Tay Tinkle of any air from her lungs. She consequently fell into a deep unconsciousness. While Tinkle desperately tried to wake his dearest, the cloud seeped from the window, wreaking havoc in their sleeping city. Lives were robbed of consciousness, the stench so powerful it could be rid of the ability to awaken amongst those who were enveloped in the scent. The cloud shrouded the entirety of their city, all but Tinkle being affected severely by the cloud of flatulence. The green mist lingered amongst the hometown of Tinkle and neighboring cities. Efforts to try and save Perry Tinkle have only resulted in the loss of even more innocent lives, thus leading to the conclusion it was best for Tinkle to be left abandoned, surrounded by those resting in an eternal slumber. 

 To this day, the city of Blockbur is surrounded by the unrelenting overcast of stink, and Perry Tinkle is left alone in this city, surrounded by his loved ones with the knowledge they will never awake until the stench disperses. Sadly, with recent reports, it has been decided Tinkle will most likely never see the day his beloved city is restored to its former glory. Tinkle’s story serves as a warning to all to be aware of the dangers of the workplace, no matter how confident one is in their ability. It is better to be cautious than risk your life and the lives of others.