World records that Guinness refuses to accept

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World records that Guinness refuses to accept​

The appeal of achieving a record-breaking feat is understandable. We all want to be special in some way, and some of us go to great lengths to get there. But while your record might get you a prize and recognition from your peers, it doesn't necessarily mean Guinness World Records will recognize it. Sorry to burst your bubble!
Indeed, entries are selected on a number of criteria that more often than not is hard to meet. So if you think you have what it takes to break a world record, first check if it can actually be recognized as one.

 

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Alcohol consumption​

Records involving the rapid consumption of alcohol are no longer accepted by Guinness World Records.

 

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Most XXX eaten in a minute/Fastest time to eat XXX​

Entries for the most people eating any given food are not accepted.

 

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Records based on originality/uniqueness​

This is not quantifiable, therefore entries for records based on originality/uniqueness are not accepted.

 

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Heaviest pets​

Entries for heaviest or lightest pets are not accepted.

 

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Poetry​

Poetry is very subjective, so only broader publishing records are accepted.

 

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Environmentally impactful records​

Events such as largest release of sky lanterns or balloons are not accepted.

 

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Fastest musician​

This is difficult to judge, even when slowed down, says Guinness World Records.

 

[gutpunch]

how come the first photo didn't mention, is it what i think it is?

 

[eatshitndie]

what about posting shit on sbf? the same jeremy quek and mark andrew yeo pics over and over again. sick and tired of those sinkie faces. can we have pics of chiobus?

 

[syed putra]

So change to tiger?

 

[mahjongking]

what about the best balls carrying pap porlumpars?
that should go into the records

 

[jw5]

High score-gamers​

High score records for video games don't fall under the Guinness World Records' umbrella.

 

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Freckles​

Size and number of freckles, moles, and birthmarks are not monitored by Guinness World Records.

 

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Artwork​

Being a subjective field is the reason why paintings, drawings, and so on are not accepted.

 

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Listening to music​

This is also difficult to assess as the person might not be actively listening to the music.

 

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Blinking- never/most in 1 minute​

This is yet another category that is not accepted by Guinness World Records.

 

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Fasting/hunger strike​

According to Guinness World Records, this is a "sensitive and difficult area to monitor."

 

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Surgeries/invasive medical tests​

Having the most operations/invasive tests in a short period of time will not get you an official record.

 

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Animal records​

Any record that can be harmful to animals is not accepted.