My wife thinks so. She was horrified when I ripped a huge one that sent shockwaves through the cushions on the first day we got it. It definitely absorbed the sound but I'm not sure about the odor. I believe magnetic north slid a little bit as a result of that one.does it store the odor in the cushion? its always nice to plop down and get a micro sample of yesterday's gas. almost as good as ripping one in the car before you lock it up for the night.
I had a horrible coworker one time and it was always entertaining to go into his office, rip a giant fart, and then close the door behind me after I left. I do that to my kids too, of course, but I supplement it with sneaking up and farting on their heads too. Yes, I know, father of the year.
I should really play that Eddie Murphy "fart game" standup on Youtube for them. They'll be amused.