Posted on July 1, 2009 - by Morgan Howard
Capt. Phil explains the “Crab Fart Theory” on Deadliest Catch
Captain Phil explains his unique theory on finding crabs based on spotting bubbles in the water… bubbles caused from crab gas. Crabs farting.
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July 2, 2009
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Stephen said:
I love Deadliest Catch. It is my favorite show, and the only reality TV show that I will watch.
Phil, you single-handedly delivered the best bit on that show ever!
I’m still laughing about it, and when I first heard you put forthe the crab fart theory, I spewed Iced Green Tea all over the place!
Thanks Phil!
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July 2, 2009
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Jane said:
Capt. Phil,
I love your “crab fart theory”. I laughed so hard, I almost choked on my beer.
Terrific!!!!
:):)
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July 2, 2009
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HelenInSeattle said:
Of COURSE there are fart bubbles — Phil says it so it is so! Smells like sh**, don’t ya smell it?
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July 2, 2009
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Leigh said:
Phil – your crab fart theory is THE BEST segment I’ve ever seen on ‘Deadliest Catch’ – that was PRICELESS!
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July 2, 2009
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Cindi said:
What? He is pulling my leg? I have to admit, I’ve never seen a crab fart.
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July 5, 2009
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Cary Hogan said:
Of course the bubbles are in your head after too many days at sea!!!
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July 5, 2009
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Rhonda Morin said:
So after hearing that crabs fart, my friends said what do you want them to explode by holding it in? Then I realized that “ocean” smell I love so much is really crab farts. So lovely. My stomach still hurts from watching Phil smell the air. Classic stuff.
Thank you.
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July 7, 2009
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Jim in Seattle said:
Phil,
you had me laughing so hard at that one I almost busted a gut!!!
I can see two crabs on the seafloor,
“Hey Frank……PULL MY CLAW!!!!”
ROTFLMAO!!!
Hope your’e feeling better!
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July 8, 2009
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Julia said:
Phil, Phil, Phil. Gotta say it made my Tuesday night! Best thing said on Season 5 thus far! Aw man, you definately keep us laughing, no wonder everyone loves yah!
Keep on keepin on,
Julia
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July 8, 2009
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Christina said:
Phil,
I laugh every time I think of you sniffing the air for crab fart smell. I was laughing so hard that I cried!! Keep up the great work.
Christina
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July 9, 2009
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Jeff B said:
Hmmm…fart bubbles…now we know your secret. :) Hollywood has nothing on this level of entertainment. Glad to see you back…get healthy sir. Your audience needs more drama in this area unless it is positive news.
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July 9, 2009
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Jeff B said:
TYPO: Your audience needs NO more drama in this area unless it is positive news.
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July 13, 2009
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Jan said:
We can’t miss your show. LOVE IT!!!
Oh, and your crab fart theory is totally truth. :-D
Keep up the good work and take care of yourself.
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July 13, 2009
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Wilma Shaw said:
Love your show. I’ve just started watching and look forward to it’s coming on TV.
LOL at the crab farts.
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July 14, 2009
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PAMELA said:
PHIL,
thanks for the laugh.That just made my day!That was soooooo funny!love watching you all on deadliest catch.I don’t know who’s funnier you or jonathen hillstrand.I loved the truck body prank.
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July 18, 2009
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patti uplinger said:
Hey isn’t that like a giving away one of your best kept tips!!! Love ya Captain.
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July 19, 2009
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Palmer said:
Hemingway had his ” clean well lighted place.” Cyrano had, ” Panache.” Captain Phil has Crab Farts Theory. It’s all one!
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July 20, 2009
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angel said:
stinky little crittles aren’t they? gotta love it …I just got done watching deadiest seas, wow!! what a movie, It really makes me appreciate all the hard work you and all the crew men go threw. May God Bless you all and keep you all safe.
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July 20, 2009
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Sharie said:
. . . crab fart bubbles? WOOOOOOW. Is THAT what that smell it? I laughed myself senseless — completely decapacitated. Had to stop and regroup 3x. Good one, Capt. Phil! Your my ocean guru.
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July 28, 2009
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Linda Boyles said:
I absolutely love the Crew on the Cornelia Marie, and of course my Favorite Capt.-Phil Harris, but the fart bubbles made me and my daughter, who is now hooked, laugh so hard. Hey, Phil knows his shit!!!
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July 29, 2009
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Robin (Georgia) said:
Phil, the fart bubbles were really funny to me, and I could watch this clip over and over. I watched the last episode for the season and the best part was when you were giving Josh He**.
I’m so glad to see that you are feeling better.
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July 30, 2009
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Tony Bandiera said:
Hey Phil, that was one of the funniest and best moments on the show, and the full pots proved you were right!! As a fellow blood-clot survivor, I’m also glad to see you’re looking much better and I am so relieved that you’re back!!
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August 4, 2009
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Mickey (ND) said:
My theory is that as the crab walk on the sea floor, all the little crab feet are stirring up the silt and decomposing matter on the sea floor and causing the methane bubbles to be released, much like it does in a swamp.
My wife believes Captain Phil though.
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September 5, 2009
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Taylor P. said:
haha I must say that really made my day: ) I watched the episode on tv when you did that and ive youtubed it so many times and it never gets old:D
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September 9, 2009
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Corrine said:
I remember that episode !! I thought that was so funny Crab Farts hehehe !!!
Oh Phil don’t change your pricelss lol :D
Cori xxx
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October 14, 2009
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David Haupt said:
I don’t think it’s a joke! In the wild, these critters exist as an amazing biological mass. Like a giant rolling ball that moves as a mass across the ocean floor.
Most animals generate gasses in the process of digesting their food and unless they are going to swell up and burst, they are going to release it out the backend just as we do and cows do and even birds do.
Remember, you’ve got thousands, more like hundreds of thousands of the critters in a concentrated bolus down there. Those bubble are going to rise to the surface, and, I suspect have an odor peculiar to themselves. Capt. Phil is on to something here.
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November 27, 2009
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Mike Murphy said:
Captain Phil, I am watching the “Deadliest Catch” marathon today (27 Nov 09) on Discovery, and just saw again you explaining your famous Crab Fart Theory. I started laughing so hard that I spit my soda over the keyboard and monitor. That was absolutely PRICELESS! I am sure that your two sons and the rest of the crew gave you a lot of grief about that!
On a more serious note, I am continuing to keep you and your health in my thoughts and prayers. My best friend died last year from a sudden blood clot / pulmonary embolism.
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January 9, 2010
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MARK (RINGGOLD GEORGIA) said:
Hey Capt Phil
That Fart bubble idea is probly true i was laughing so hard i about S**T A BRICK!! I have to say between the Fart Bubbles & you chewing out DING & DONG i stay laughing and i have been thru alot of illness myself with my cancer and all but when i watch the show and my Deadliest Catch Dvds the joy i get just brighten my day up.But i believe the fart bubbles worked look at the crab counts!! Plus it sure raised the crew moral up and if Freddie believed ya and said “SWEET” then iot is true then So keep smelling the Fart Bubbles i have the fart bubble video on my website and the members say that it is the favorite video. KEP ON CRABBIN!! CRABDIADA CRABDIADA CRABCRUSHIN CRABDIADA!!
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January 30, 2010
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rich said:
when i first saw this clip on tv i had tears running down my face i was laughing that much still makes me laugh now watching it classic
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February 4, 2010
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Graham Haldenby said:
Phil I am a big fan of the show and predominantly your ship,in fact, your cap is the only one I have,I hope you fully recover mate,and hope to see you in six if your, well enough
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February 5, 2010
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Big Ed said:
Phil, all the prayers in this world to you and your family. And as far as a timeless classic, I believe that ” The crab fart theory ” goes, your in the top 10 of all time. Get well, keep fishing. ” Long live Captain Phil “
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February 7, 2010
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Ken said:
Capt, a tough old bird like yourself will be back in action, so keep your head up! I’ve been through a lot with my health and I’ve wanted to give up a few times, but everytime I look at my children it gives me the strength to keep on fighting. Get well soon man. You have crab to catch!
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February 10, 2010
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Terin G said:
Rest in peace Captain Phil. :-(
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February 13, 2010
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karen said:
Capt. Phil was the most unique individual I think I have ever watched on tv. His humour, stong perserverance, drive, and leadership are an inspiration to many in his field and in the world. I know I will truly miss watching him and I am very sorry I never had the chance to meet him. Jake and Josh, don’t ever forget that your dad truly loved you both. He made that very clear to the world ever time he was on camera. You both were and still are, his true pride and joy. If you ever make it to clearwater florida I would be honored to be able to meet you both. Just email me and let me know you are coming and I will make sure to take you both out for the best steak you could ever have. Be well and my best wishes to you both and the crew of the Cornelia Marie.
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