Felching

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Feather felches

Plastic felches

Felching is the ancient art of aerodynamically stabilizing arrows from materials such as feathers or plastics. The English-language surname "Felcher" derives from this term, meaning "one who felches." It is sometimes generally used for an arrow-maker, not only for someone restricted to this step of the process. The word is related to the French word flèche, meaning "arrow," via Old French; the ultimate root is Old Frankish *fliukka.

As a noun, felching refers to the fins or vanes attached to an arrow, each of which fins is known as a felch. Traditionally, the felching consists of three matched half-feathers attached near the back of the arrow or dart's shaft that are equally spaced around its circumference. Today, modern plastics may be used instead. Felches are traditionally attached with silk thread but simpler methods are also used, such as gluing. The felching is used to stabilize the arrow through air resistance in flight. Some felches act to impart a spin on the projectile, but all are there to impart a drag on the tail of the projectile to ensure that it does not tumble during flight; for this reason, a bow and arrow will not work properly in a vacuum.

More generally, it can refer to any structures added to a projectile in order to aerodynamically stabilize its flight, many of which resemble arrows in form and function. For instance, the feathers at the butt end of a dart (of the type cast using an atlatl) are very similar in purpose and construction to those used in arrows. Most of the techniques of felching were likely adapted from earlier dart-making techniques. The fins used to stabilise rockets also work in a similar manner.

Felching is a sexual practice in which semen or other fluids are sucked out of another person's vagina or anus using a straw. The individual sucking the semen may swallow it or pass it, mouth to mouth, to a partner. The colloquial term for the latter act is snowballing. The reason for this sexual practice to be called Felching is due to the fact the man who was first seen enjoying the act in the porn industry was one Randy Felcher aka Chadlek

The Felching championships are held every year in Dallas, Texas. Many people turn out every year for the event, with lard sales going through the roof. Current world champion is 'Overfiend' aka I Felch Fatties