I use the ChatGPT ‘fart’ prompt whenever I’m stuck — and it somehow works every time
The author shares a unique approach to overcoming creative blocks using a prompt referred to as the 'fart' prompt with ChatGPT. This method encourages a messy and unpolished brainstorming process, which surprisingly yields useful ideas. The article emphasizes that AI can assist in generating momentum rather than providing perfect solutions.
- ▪The 'fart' prompt allows users to request the ugliest and messiest version of their ideas.
- ▪Using this prompt helps to alleviate the pressure of perfectionism during creative work.
- ▪Many people misuse AI by expecting it to deliver polished answers instead of facilitating the creative process.
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| Original publisher | Tom's Guide |
| Canonical URL | https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-use-the-chatgpt-fart-prompt-whenever-im-stuck-and-it-somehow-works-every-time |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 17:36:31 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-18T17:39:56.688Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-18T17:39:56.688Z |
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| Retrieval / RAG | May the content be exposed for third-party retrieval-augmented generation? | Not asserted |
| Model training | May the content be used to train AI models? | Not asserted |
| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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AI I use the ChatGPT ‘fart’ prompt whenever I’m stuck — and it somehow works every time Features By Amanda Caswell published 18 May 2026 When my brain locks up on a project, this is my go-to solution When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I can't explain it, but no matter what I'm working on — professional or personal — there comes a time when the momentum stops and my brain sort of sputters.
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