In the series premiere of Apple TV‘s new historical drama, Franklin, the founding father can be seen passing gas or having a “fart moment” as it’s been described. Michael Douglas would like you to know that was all his doing.

During a recent appearance on The Jess Cagle Show, Douglas was thankful when co-host Julie Cunningham brought up the flatulent event and accurately noted that Benjamin Franklin was a hilarious guy who wrote an essay titled “Fart Proudly.” Apparently, Douglas, who plays the titular character in the series, has already been battling it out with critics who took issue with the gassy scene.