Roland the Farter
This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.
Scott Hardie made minor changes to the explanation provided by Steve.
This goo was worth a point in October 2023.
publication date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 (part of October 2023)
category: 
Comedy
clue: Each Christmas, he was obligated to leap, put his lips together and blow, and become flatulent.
explanation: Roland the Farter was a medieval flatulist serving King Henry II as court jester. He was expected to perform, "Unum saltum et siffletum et unum bumbulum" ("One jump and whistle, and one fart") for the king's court at Christmas. He was awarded a manor and 30 acres of land for his services. more…
intended difficulty: hard
solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Scott Hardie
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