I think in this case it’s a successful attempt by Guinness to make headlines for their own benefit and to bring awareness to the idea that these groups exist. I’d like to think someone there has a disabled friend/relative and they pushed for this award to be given.
You’re spot on that the records are just goofy nowadays though, but they can serve a purpose since new “world records” almost always make the headlines.
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I think in this case it’s a successful attempt by Guinness to make headlines for their own benefit and to bring awareness to the idea that these groups exist. I’d like to think someone there has a disabled friend/relative and they pushed for this award to be given.
You’re spot on that the records are just goofy nowadays though, but they can serve a purpose since new “world records” almost always make the headlines.