An update on the farter

The flatulence problem in my office has not subsided.  Finally, however, the farter was spoken to.  His line manager discussed the tricky situation with HR and on their advice proceeded to have what she describes as the most difficult conversation she has had in a professional context. 

I am reliably told that the farter told his line manager that his "problem" was not a medical one but was simply the food he eats.  He was apparently baffled by the fact it was regarded as an issue, as he considered the smell (which he was aware of) did not travel that far.  In short, as one rather blunt work colleague put it ,"he knows he's a stinker and doesn't care".  Nonetheless, he was asked in future to excuse himself to the bathroom when a fart was imminent. 

Problem solved, we all thought.  But sadly, it wasn't to be.  The next day there was a noise of eruption and the office was once again filled with that familiar odour.  Worst of all, a colleague sitting near him insisted that his facial expression was one of (as she put it) "someone pushing it out".  The drama of the farter continues.