Yes. Even though Divine is clearly seen eating actual dog feces in the film, some viewers find it hard to believe that what they're seeing is real. John Waters goes into detail about shooting the scene in his book "Shock Value", where he reveals that they had a terrible time following the dog around and waiting for it to "go". By the time the moment of truth arrived, Waters was losing daylight and was terrified that Divine wouldn't be able to go through with it.
By his own request, the "singing asshole"s name has remained secret. Presumably Waters knows who it is but he's not talking.
Update: His name was David Gluck. He died June 2, 2020 at the age of 70. He wished to remain anonymous as long as he was working, and his parents were alive, and he did give his wife of 36 years permission to reveal his identity after his death.
Yes, the chicken really died in the sex scene. According to John Waters it was later cooked and eaten by the crew.
Divine, Babs Johnson, Raymond Marble, Cotton, Connie Marble, Crackers, Edie, Channing, Cookie, The Egg Man, and others
What is the plot of Pink Flamingos?
Notorious Baltimore criminal and underground figure Divine goes up against a sleazy married couple who make a passionate attempt to humiliate her and seize her tabloid-given title as "The Filthiest Person Alive".
What was the budget for Pink Flamingos?
$10,000
How much did Pink Flamingos earn at the worldwide box office?
$6,500
How much did Pink Flamingos earn at the US box office?
$180,000
What is Pink Flamingos rated?
NC-17
What genre is Pink Flamingos?
Comedy and Crime
How many awards has Pink Flamingos won?
1 award
How many awards has Pink Flamingos been nominated for?
