The strangest and the most surprising
Guinness World records
I
guess that everyone heard about the Guinness
Book of Records.
In my presentation I will focus on the most extraordinary ones.
In my presentation I will focus on the most extraordinary ones.
Let’s start from the
very beginning!
Definition
and short history
Guinness
Book of Records is an information book, which contains proved world
records.
The history
started on 10 November 1951 when Sir Hugh Beaver, who was the
marketing director of the Guinness Breweries, went on a
shooting party in the North Slob, by the River
Slaney in County Wexford, Ireland.Sir Hugh
Beaver started to wonder which bird is the fastest in Europe.
He knew that
kind of information should be confirmed.
Beaver’s idea became reality in August 1954, when The Guinness Book of Records was printed. I will present three most incredible Guinness World records.
Beaver’s idea became reality in August 1954, when The Guinness Book of Records was printed. I will present three most incredible Guinness World records.
1.
Chainsaw
juggling:Ian
Stewart
The
photo shows Ian Stewart of North River who 94 times juggled with
three chain saws - breaking the Guinness. Photo: Hary Sullivan A
record breaker says "I love juggling chainsaws. I would probably
rather juggle chainsaws than do other objects. I know that's a little
weird, but I really enjoy the noise, I like the action of it and I
like that they're so big when I'm throwing them."
Strange,
but impressive isn’t it? If you are interested, watch the video.
2.
Planes
connoisseur:
Michel Lotito
Michel
Lolito is a French entertainer, famous for..eating stuff like
bicycles, chandeliers, television
receivers and also planes!
Michel’s
stomach is most likely built different than an average person’s
stomach; that’s the reason of his abilities.
Here is a collection of things which have
been eaten by "Mr Eat-All"
A picture below shows Michel’s biggest eating achievement: he has eaten Cessna 150. For me that record is completely unbelievable!
3.
Barefoot
through the world: Michael Essing
Michael
Essing is a German record-holder who walked 1488
kilometres without shoes!
His
amazing journey lasted three months and one day.The man walked almost
the whole country, starting in Flensburg
in Northern Germany, finishing at the Swiss border. Michael’s
reason of walking barefoot such an enormous distance was... need to
do something really crazy!
Did
he reach his goal in your opinion?
What
is your view about beating a Guinness records?
Which
record impressed you the most?
Sources:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/howaboutthat/2976278/Weird-world-records-bizarre-entries-in-the-Guinness-Book-of-World-Records.html?image=3
http://southpark.cc.com/clips/b582cc/calling-guinness
ReplyDeleteIt's what I think about beating those records. I prefer Darwin's awards (http://www.darwinawards.com/), at least they're funny.
And as for your presentation - I'm quite dissapointed, because I typed in google: "strangest guinness records" and the first result was this:
http://mashable.com/2014/11/17/weirdest-records-guinness-records-day/
In my opinion "Largest gathering of people dressed as penguins" is far more strange than walking around 1500 kilometres without shoes or juggling jainsaws(which are quite impressive). Presentation is well prepred, but I think you could have found better examples.
Thanks for your opinion Jakub. I agree that records that you have found are very unusual, I also found really shocking ( I guess they will shock even you:) ) people ideas of beating Guinness records, but I decided to avoid that kind of examples in my presentation. They were too graphic or disgusting.
ReplyDeleteIt also depends which record will be impressive to readers, for me walking barefoot through the world is veryinspiring idea.
So, to sum up my article is like a tiny part of Guinness records subject, and should encourage students to find another information about Guinness Book of Records.
Wow those records are pretty hmmm strange. :D I have no idea why people do stuff like this but I must admit that those people are really persevering. Especially that man who ate Cessna 150. I am pretty curious how long he was doing it. Do you know it?
ReplyDeleteAlso I agree with @Jakub M that Darwin’s awards are more funnier. Ok also that’s records are a little scary and silly (not a little :P) but still imao more interesting.
Tomasz thanks for comment. Michel Lotito have been eaten Cessna for 10 years :) I agree, Darwin's adwards are interesting and spectacular, but much more frightening :D
DeleteAs Jakub mentioned on mashable site. I think this record: The largest rice mosaic is pretty awesome. It's very hard, far harder than dress as a penguin. Still, those records are crazy, to be honest you can easily brake guinness record. Just think about something stupid, check the book and send your proposal to guinness committee. I've seen many documents about those records and some of them are really stupid. Check this page : http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/explore-records/extraordinary
ReplyDeleteMateusz, your record is breathtaking! I guess creators of mosaic spent whole days to prepare a projects of giant picture. Can you add some links of this record? thanks for site adress, i've checked it already too :)
DeleteWhoa, chainsaw juggling sounds pretty badass :D There was an attempt to break a Guiness World Record recently that I was going to be a part of but unfortunately I got sick. They were trying (and probably suceeded, as the record was doubled but the record acknowledgement is still pending) gather the greatest number of Alfa Romeo cars in one place and ride them in a column. It all happened in Gliwice and they gathered 1200 cars and more than 1000 rode together.
ReplyDeleteMaciej, so you are involved in subject! Nice do hear it. Are you such an Alfa lover of you like events like this? :)
DeleteInteresting but a little short presentation. Every day we heard about new records in Guinness Book. Sometimes recorded activities are really nice but some other times are kinda stupid (for ex. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/10/gerard-butler-walnuts_n_3415636.html). It possible to do everything to be in this book so opportunities are endless. I `m wondering about some other profits of being record holder - does Guinness World Records pay for it? It`s really hard to say something more about it… I also agree with my colleagues that you`ve had an opportunity to found more interesting record`s instances for this article…
ReplyDeleteJohn thanks for commet. I also found some records with buttocks as a tool :D For example the fastest 20-meter butt scoot:
Deletehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/09/guinness-world-records-unleashed_n_4242116.htmlI mean a lot of record holders
and...twerking
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/19/twerking-guinness-record-big-freedia_n_3953439.html
So, there are a plenty of examples of records, it depends which category is interesting for you :)
Let me answer on your question about material profits:
Breaking Guinness records is non-profit.
GWR organization doesn't finance a materials and costs of preparation (for example tools) to breaking records.
Also taking a challenge of break a world record is free.
Maybe I'm getting old, but most of these records are not exciting at all. I saw the chainsaw guy, and was like 'meh'. It's difficult, yeah, but there are all kinds of stupid ideas to make a 'world record' of, like the aforementioned penguin gathering. What kind of skill is that?
ReplyDeleteNowadays every weird activity can be registered to a Guiness Record Book. There should be some strict selection of eligibility categories with a respected panels, because holding majority of Guiness World Records nowadays is not too prestigious and/or memorable.
Strongly disagree. Then we should invent different kind of book for the wierd activities and abilities. There are events for "regular" things and are selected. I mean Olympic Games, World/Euro Championships and so on.
DeleteMateusz, you are right! I noticed that some of records are basing on unusual body posibilities. In fact record breakers don't have to practise hard, sometimes they have to do.. simply nothing. Just to hit on an idea of beat a record.But for Guinness Book it is not important.
ReplyDeleteBut I'm sure that a big part of famous record breakers had to work hard.
DeleteYour idea is interesting, but I think it could be hard to put through
I don’t really care about guiness records. Those people do it for the recognition which they get, so min is not really necessary :) Walking barefoot seems an interesting idea, but as a goal for oneself, not for popularity. For me it’s taking away all the meaning. I like absurd things, but putting them in the context of awards takes the absurdity away ;)
ReplyDeleteThe presentation is of course interesting, but it could be discussed a few more Guinnes Records. At least 5. I am upset that Mr.Michel Lotito ate such a weird things for exampe bicycles, chandeliers, television receivers and also planes! Even though I can not imagine how he did it. How strange to me is that he's still alive...
ReplyDeleteMichal, Michel Lotito started from eating a glass by an accident. That day he discovered his unusual abilites. Then he gain his fame on the things that he have been eaten :) So I agree with Ania's opinion above, that mostly people are doing it for show, but for me it is still interesting.
DeleteInteresting topic but why is the article so short? There are lots of records that might amaze most of us. I found in some weird records in a few clicks:
ReplyDeleteGratest eyeball pop:http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/guinness-book-bizarre-records-12-1930240
Pulling a truck with an ear: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/guinness-book-bizarre-records-12-1930240
Most Apples Crushed with the Bicep in One Minute: http://www.people.com/article/new-weird-guinness-world-record-holders
Who invents such things?!
I think you wanted us to look for the records and share it here ;)
For me the Guinness Book of Records is not the book of records but of records and very different activities and abilities (mostly). How can you beat someone whos body attracts metal spoons? It is impossible to learn to do that. But of course there are some "real" records which can be beaten like the biggest omelette or the longest jumps etc.
People will always find something stupid to be the best in. Some of them just must compete. There is no interesting it. This has no value. For me all this records are just filling some emotional gap in those people lives.
ReplyDelete:) Thanks for this article, its really funny, actually I really like this phenomenon of for example the biggest pizza, the smallest building that you can live in, but mostly I love to travel and see the sign near the road " turn left and you could see the biggest paper Jezus, pizza or pot " hahah like you already know that there is a super boring small village but they have this turistic attraction.
ReplyDeleteVery cool topic hahah that guy eating Cessna? The hell? Chainsaw juggling. Really?... These 2 are stupid, but the last one is a real life goal, which can make you stronger and teach you how to be humble and fight till the end. Not many would do that !
ReplyDeleteFor me the Guinness records are very varied. Some are cool, the others are like "yyyh, what's the problem to do that?". I like the individual ones, where someone has to train a lot, or be unique to achieve the record. I don't get group ones. For example "Largest gathering of people dressed as Saint Patrick". Is it crazy, hard or funny? No :(. The next thing is it looks like you can set a record in everything, there are so much categories and it is still growing. But the guy who has eaten a cessna plane. WHAT? :D
ReplyDeleteGuinness Book of Records has always been for me a collection of crazy people. Some of these records show the amazing ability of the human body and it's great. For this kind of people should be a place in history and thanks to this book it's possible. On the other hand, some of these records remind me of the heyday of circus where the biggest freaks were gathered to show them to people. As for me, this book is also something like a circus of freaks but in a book to which everyone has access without buying a ticket to the show especially that thanks to the internet we can see everything online.
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