Pardon my German, a.k.a. "begnadigen Sie mein Deutsches" is a phrase jokingly used to excuse farting or burping in an inappropriate situation; it is similar in use to pardon my French, which is used to excuse one's profane language.
Job Interviewer: Well, that's all everything. do you have any questions for me about the company?
Candidate: No, but-- *LOUD, LONG OBNOXIOUS MALODOROUS FART*
Job Interviewer: *stunned silence*
Candidate: Heh...um, pardon my German.
Candidate: No, but-- *LOUD, LONG OBNOXIOUS MALODOROUS FART*
Job Interviewer: *stunned silence*
Candidate: Heh...um, pardon my German.
by Codpiece Clown November 21, 2007