In 1999, author Jim Dawson observed that fart lighting has been a novelty practice primarily among young men or college students for decades but is discouraged for its potential for causing injury.
Pada tahun 1999 pengarang Jim Dawson mengamati bahwa penyalaan kentut populer terutama di kalangan remaja atau mahasiswa selama beberapa dekade, tetapi praktik ini cukup berbahaya karena berpotensi menyebabkan cedera.