Posts Tagged: ‘world record’

Top High-Five World Records

October 31, 2011 Posted by Ella Morton

When it comes to celebratory gestures, nothing beats the satisfaction of a perfectly executed high-five. The following world-record holders have taken the two-person palm-slap and thrown on some extra effort and flair, resulting in achievements that will bring your hands together in spontaneous applause.

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Loudest High-Five

Craig Morrison and Sam Stilson of The Record Collection made a high-five that measured 87.1 decibels. The duo experimented with a variety of lubricants, including peanut butter and marshmallow fluff, to see which liquid would result in the loudest slap. Things got messy. Behold:

Most High-Fives In One Minute

The impeccably coiffed Loic Cremer and Bastien Cremer slapped 268 one-handed high-fives in one minute.

Most High-Fives From A Dog In 30 Seconds

Kyle Mills received 15 high-fives from his dog, Baxter, in 30 seconds. The feat was not without some (gentle) coercion.

Longest High-Five

Athletic scamps Ben Jenkins and Kia McNeely ran towards each other for a combined distance of 6.44 kilometers (4.0 miles) before slapping a high-five. They kept their high-fiving hands raised in the air for the duration of the feat.

Longest Sky-Five

Both dressed as Elvis in his declining years, Brian Brushwood and Justin Robert Young jumped directly at each other from a distance of 13 feet and completed a high five before landing.

 

Think you can beat one of these records? Capture your attempt on video and submit it to RecordSetter!

Feat of the Week: Brian Pankey Balances A Tree On His Chin

October 31, 2011 Posted by David Elmaleh

Brian Pankey‘s chin can balance just about anything.  From shopping carts, to sofas, to queen-size box springs, Pankey has continually proven that he is more than just a pretty face.


It’s even been said that Pankey’s chin is responsible for keeping the C.N. Tower erect.

That’s impressive, Brian, but if you really want to take this record category to the next level, why don’t you try balancing this.

Don’t forget to e-mail your RecordSetter world records to david at recordsetter dot com  for your chance to be featured on RecordSetter.com‘s Feat of the Week!

Feat of the Week: Dog Licks Face Covered in Peanut Butter [As Seen on Tosh.0]

October 19, 2011 Posted by David Elmaleh

Meet Alyjha Williams and his German Shepherd, Toki.

One of Toki’s favourite pastimes is eating peanut butter.  Coincidently, one of Alyjha’s favourite pastimes is smearing jars of peanut butter all over his face.  The two were made for each other.

Oh, and Toki: If you’re up for it, you might want to help this guy out.

Want to know what Daniel Tosh of Comedy Central’s Tosh.0 had to say? Watch the video below.

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And if you at home are up for it, e-mail your RecordSetter world records to david at recordsetter dot com  for your chance to be featured on RecordSetter.com‘s Feat of the Week!

How to Make a Stick Bomb

October 19, 2011 Posted by Ella Morton

If you’ve never seen a stick bomb in action, stop everything you’re doing and watch this video immediately:

Suitably impressed and maybe a little freaked out? Good. Let us begin.

To make your own stick bomb, you’ll first need to learn the weaving technique. (Though there are a few methods, the most common, as seen in the video above, is the cobra weave.) Grab yourself a huge bag of popsicle sticks and warm up your fingers, because Andre, a.k.a. coolvids317 on YouTube, is about to give you a thorough tutorial.

If you’re wondering how best to use the knowledge you’ve just acquired, here’s a suggestion: set a stick bomb world record!

RecordSetter Superstar: Chelsey Kipping

October 13, 2011 Posted by Ella Morton

Most of us would have trouble doing one back handspring. Chelsey Kipping can do 32 in a row. In July 2010, the then 13-year-old gymnast from Valmeyer, Illinois, showed off her tumbling talents for an important cause: honoring a friend who had been killed by a drink driver with a new world record for Most Consecutive Back Handsprings.

RecordSetter: Tell us a bit about yourself! How old are you, where are you from and what do you like to do?

Chelsey: I’m 14-and-a-half years old (almost 15), I live in Valmeyer, IL.  I’m a level nine gymnast and I’m obsessed with gymnastics so that takes up most of my time.  I’ve also become a cheerleader.  I love kids so I babysit whenever I can. My brother is in college. So when he comes home I really enjoy spending time with him.  When I have days I’m not at gym I am with my best friend Miranda.  Either watching her play her sports or just wasting time.

What made you set the handspring record?

I had done a “Flip-A-Thon as a fund raiser for my gymnastics at the Mid Summer Celebration in Valmeyer for a few years.  Each year, I did more back handsprings.  The announcers would always “interview” me between innings.  It was Mel Patton and Artie Voellinger, and they were very nice and funny.

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Feat of the Week: The King of Two-Ball Labyrinth

October 13, 2011 Posted by David Elmaleh

Watch as Alon Mass surgically maneuvers his two round steel balls through various narrow territories until he reaches ultimate bliss.

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photo via rosmary

Step aside, Pan’s Labyrinth – this is Alon’s Labyrinth now.

Think your world record deserves to be featured as a RecordSetter.com Feat of the Week?  Email your RecordSetter world record to david at recordsetter dot com by next Monday for a chance to share the spotlight with Alon’s steel balls.

5 World Records You Can Beat at a Radio Station: K-Rock 89.3 World Record Week Recap

September 30, 2011 Posted by Emily Miethner

This past week Radio Station K-Rock 89.3 in New Minas, Nova Scotia completed their 3rd Annual World Record Week lead by DJ, Mel Sampson. The results included the breaking of two records that were originally set on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, frozen waffles, cardboard towers, and more. Read on for a glimpse into the life of a Canadian radio DJ; and one of our favorite record setters.

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Most Frozen Waffles Stacked In Two Hands

Originally set by Isla Fisher on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Mel showed no fear as her hands became icy from holding 73 frozen waffles. It’s safe to say the office enjoyed this one…those waffles didn’t go to waste.

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Most Questions Asked During A Single Drive-Thru Visit

This was more than just “can I get fries with that.” Mel was able to befriend this friendly drive-thru associate and asked almost 100 questions. The result of which is a pretty hilarious and strange conversation.

 

Largest Cardboard Tower Cartwheeled Into While Live On The Radio

What started as an attempt to beat the world record for Largest Cardboard Fort, ended in the creation of a new record just as fun. Great example of the result of perseverance and hard work.

 

Most People Giving The Weather Forecast At Once On Live Radio

How many people does it take to give the weather? 12 according to K-Rock 89.3. Could it be done by less? Or course…but that’s no fun.

 

Longest Office Chair Daisy Chain Pulled By A Golf Cart

Originally set on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Mel got the Mayor of Kentville, Nova Scotia to pull 22 folks in office chairs with a golf cart. Is your town this cool? Probably not.

 

Three World Records Waiting to be Set:

  • Most Mickey Mouse shaped pancakes made in 1 minute
  • Longest time juggling while standing on a box
  • Most people crammed in a Golf Cart at the same time

 

Have an idea for world records you can beat? Share them in the comments or set them at recordsetter.com/submit.

How to Rip a Phone Book in Half

September 28, 2011 Posted by Ella Morton

Feeling a little stressed? Need to let go of some pent-up aggression? Here’s a free, non-violent way to release tension: tear a phone book in half like Michael Martin.

This impressive-looking feat is easier than it seems. Here’s Brandon the Spacepainter to show you how:

The only hard part about this whole exercise is finding a phone book in this post-internet age. You can order local guides at Yellowbook.com — just remember to recycle the ripped-up pieces afterwards.

Cleveland’s Balloonfest 1986: A Lesson In World Record Setting

September 26, 2011 Posted by Emily Miethner

In 1986 Cleveland set the world record for most balloons released simultaneously. The releasing of over 1.5 million balloons had a horrific impact on the surrounding area. As Blood, Sweat, and Tears sing in their 1969 hit Spinning Wheel, “What goes up, must come down.” To all current and future record setters, this reminds us of one of our principles, “Don’t hurt yourself. Don’t hurt others. Don’t hurt the planet.”

Regardless, these images are absolutely stunning and slightly horrific.


Images via Cleveland.com.

 

If you’re going to set some balloon related records, please do it safely. But definitely do it…submit your record today.

Top 10 Group World Records

September 22, 2011 Posted by Emily Miethner

School is in session, everyone is back from summer vacation, and the monotony of daily routines threatens to crush your soul. But at least you have friends around. We wanted to make sure you remembered that record setting is not just a lone activity. To prove it to you, we hand selected some of our favorite group world records you can set with your friends at school, in your dorm, or at after work happy hours.

 

Most People To Kiss Same Person At Once

Paymon Parsia was kissed by 14 people at the same time. The world record, a gift from Parsia’s friends, was given to him on his birthday, April 21, 2010. The feat was performed at a World Record Appreciation Society event held at Joe’s Pub in New York City.

 

Most People Drinking Bloody Marys On A Staircase

London, Kent is the Bloody Mary capital of the world! Ok, maybe not. But Kristian Foy along with 21 people did get together and drink Bloody Marys on a staircase, setting a (slightly buzzed) world record.

Most People Piggy-Backed At Once

Adam Okrasinski of Brooklyn, New York piggybacked three people at once, a new world record. He stated beforehand that the people needed to stay on his back for at least 10 seconds in order for the record to count. Okrasinski set the record on March 31, 2009 at LVHRD‘s PHTHRD III party in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

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