Background

As has been stated before, not much is truly known about BM's upbringing or early history. one can only imagine how remarkable it was to have birthed such a beauty and beast at the same time.
Here are some photos from his childhood:

Here he is, learning the power of fiber and its power/delciousness	This is his second grade class, Room 2A, which, following the group photo, BM decided to eat
Here's BM's first trick, which won him 1st place at the Regional Defecation Youth League	This is the quintessential look one receives upon approaching the BM

The only known fact about BM's childhood was that his first word was "mung." In addition, it is recorded that his mother taught all the skills which BM possesses. Starting at only age 4, BM was disciplined to eat only prunes, raisin bran, coffee, other people's feces, and pop rocks. This strict diet and an entire lack of exercise facilitates the astronomical and earth shattering emissions for which BM is so well known, feared, and loved. In one of the more depressing times in his career, BM tried to lose weight by buying a John Basedow Training Video. He unfortunately lost 110 pounds in a day and half, and was only having, what he called at the time, "baby craps". Fortunately, he resumed his older ways and got rid of John Basedow forever.

Key points of motivation for the youngster included many childhood idols. These heros of his were Harry (from harry and the hendersons), Jaba the Hut, Captain Obesity and Dr. Shit (make-beleive companions), and Whoopi Goldberg.