Get the Crowd Going! A List of Guinness World Records You Can Easily Try
Guinness World Records come in so many types and cover such a wide range that just looking through them is fascinating! In this article, we’ve put together a selection focused on records that seem easy or can be attempted casually.
We’ve picked ones that are relatively safe and easy to try whether you’re solo or in a group.
Even if you try and fail, it’ll surely make for a good story! These days you can also see these kinds of attempts on YouTube, so be sure to use them as a reference and give it a try!
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Fastest clear of Hungry Hungry Hippos
Hungry Hungry Hippos is a party game beloved in the United States.
Originally, it’s a competitive game where each player moves their hippo to try to capture the golden ball from among the balls spread across the board.
However, in the Guinness World Records version, four players cooperate and compete on the time it takes to have the hippos eat all the balls.
You can just keep moving the hippos frantically, but if you consider movement patterns and ball positions as you play, you might be able to aim for a better record.
World record for jump rope
Guinness World Records are challenges that ordinary people can attempt.
There are many different types of records, and quite a lot are related to jump rope.
They vary widely: how many jumps you can do within a time limit, types of jumps such as double-unders or trick jumps, and differences in the number of participants, among others.
If you’re thinking you want to set a world record with jump rope, it’s a good idea to first look into what kinds of records exist.
You might find something that feels doable or that you’d like to try.
Your attempt could even go down as a world record.
Once you set your goal, all that’s left is intensive practice!
Eat three mince pies as fast as possible
This is a record that could also be enjoyed as a Christmas party game: a speed-eating challenge featuring mince pies, a Christmas treat beloved in the UK.
The rules are simple—just finish the three mince pies placed in front of you as quickly as possible—but their hearty, distinctive texture makes it tough for challengers.
Since the theme is food, it might be good to focus on eating neatly without spilling, too.
For smooth swallowing, the amount of saliva and the condition inside the mouth are important, so it could be interesting to look for challengers with that in mind.
Number of popcorn kernels caught barehanded in one minute
There are some slightly dangerous challenges in the Guinness World Records.
One of them is the number of popcorn kernels caught with bare hands in one minute as they pop.
You know how popcorn pops when you heat the kernels—this challenge is about catching those.
Apparently, the world record is 28.
Since popcorn pops at temperatures between 150 and 180 degrees Celsius, there is, of course, a risk of burns.
If you decide to try this challenge, please be very careful not to push yourself and avoid burns or injuries.
The speed at which to drink a 500 ml milkshake through a straw
The Guinness World Record that former SMAP member Shingo Katori attempted and that’s been making headlines is for the fastest time to drink 500 ml of a milkshake through a straw.
Just thinking about it sounds tough, right? Unfortunately, Katori wasn’t able to break the world record.
The record stands at 9.48 seconds.
The person who set it is Taka from the comedy duo Taka and Toshi.
It feels kind of proud when a familiar celebrity holds a world record, doesn’t it? If you’re confident in your lung capacity, definitely give it a try.
Most people simultaneously wearing paper samurai helmets online (Paper Helmet Challenge)
There’s even a Guinness World Record for the most people wearing paper samurai helmets simultaneously online.
It was attempted to celebrate the release of the film “Brave: Gunjō Senki,” and the number was 122 people.
It’s amazing that you can achieve a record together online without gathering in one place! By the way, they used Zoom for the challenge.
With this approach, it seems relatively easy and convenient to attempt a Guinness World Record.
It’s also a great way to make memories with friends you don’t get to see often.
The most donuts stacked in one minute
Among Guinness World Records, there are some challenges that leave you wondering how anyone ever came up with them.
One of these is stacking donuts.
The idea is to see how many donuts you can stack in one minute.
In everyday life, you don’t usually buy enough donuts to stack them, right? The world record was set by an American woman in 2012, with a total of 12 donuts.
Since American donuts are larger and heavier than those in Japan, they might actually be easier to stack.
If you’re going to try it, I recommend preparing donuts similar to American ones.
In conclusion
We introduced a list of Guinness World Records you can attempt with ease. Most of them are simple to try using everyday items, so it’s also a great idea to incorporate them as a fun activity. In a spontaneous moment, an unexpected talent might bloom. Aim for that prestigious title everyone admires, and give it your best shot!