How to Break World Records Easily
What record should I break?
Almost anything definable, measurable and provable can become a record. They change with the times: records involving selfies and twerking have been popular recently. Some are easy to attempt but difficult to beat, such as eating three cream crackers in the fastest time (34.78 secs). It’s easier to beat an existing record than set a new one; “firsts” have to be approved.You should apply to GWR before making the record attempt; it will send you the general guidelines and those specific to your record. The general notes spell out the importance of evidence: photographic, video, independent witnesses – as much as you can get. For mass-participation records, you must prove that you’ve counted properly.
How can I actually break the record?
Analyse your specific rules to spot and exploit any loopholes. For example, Furman smashed the world record for rolling an orange for a mile with his nose when he discovered the rules didn’t stipulate colour – he chose an unripe green orange from Florida that was hard, round and fast.A record doesn’t have to conform to the world’s view of what is worthy or important. Are Olympic sports such as synchronised swimming really of any more value than underwater skipping (current world record holder, Peter Nestler)? Choose something you’re good at.
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