I was in the elevator in a large department store this past weekend?

Question

I will not mention the name of the store because I am afraid of the ramifications if this story gets out. The elevator, needless to say, was very crowded. Suddenly, the occupants were nearly overcome by an extremely offensive odor, which most likely eminated from someone's hind quarters. There was no audible forewarning, so we had no opportunity to brace ourselves nor to identify the culprit. My question is simply "What is this world coming to?"

Answer 1

I would get off at the next floor for a breath.

Answer 2

Well it might have slipped out and the person may have not been able to hold it. I know it's happened to me before! : )

Answer 3

I would like to believe that it was beyond the person's control and that they were more mortified than you were.  What were they to do?  Tell you it was coming?  Apologize to a bunch of strangers afterwards?  It's a very awkward and embarrassing situation for everyone.