World Record Holder Interview #1: Patrick Hardin

Most Pairs Of Underwear Worn On Head At Once

Patrick Hardin is one of URDB’s most prolific record setters. He currently holds 13 very creative records, including Most Country Music Artists’ Names Painted Over An Image Of David Letterman and Most Money Placed On An Electronic Chess Board. We’ve taken notice of his trademark style: just him, a camera and an idea at his home in Elko Nevada.  Inspired by his feats, we got in touch to find out what drives him.

How do you come up with ideas for new world records to set?

Patrick: They usually just come to me. I am a person who is not big on planning, I just look at something and boom, I get my digital camera and tape myself. Then I post it and wait to see it online.

What’s been the favorite or most challenging record you’ve set so far?

Patrick: My favorite world record is the Most Pairs Of Underwear Worn On Head At Once. I just laugh whenever I see it. The most challenging one was when I sang “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia.” I started to get tongue-tied.

What does it feel like when someone beats a record you’ve created?

Patrick: I feel bummed that I don’t hold the record anymore and happy that someone wants to follow in my footsteps. It is bittersweet.

What record would you like to see on the site?

Patrick: The record I would like to see is “Most Patrick Hardin World Records Named In 30 Seconds.” I’m very vain. I just love seeing my name on the web - it gives me such a good feeling inside. Another record I want to see is “Most Clay Things Smashed With A Hammer in 30 Seconds.” I just love seeing stuff crashing and disintegrating!

What are your training techniques for setting a record?

Patrick: Actually, I don’t train. I just put up the first thing I taped, whether I broke it (I usually do) or something went wrong, like a slip of tongue or something. I’m just lucky at these things.

Anything else you want to say?

Patrick: I have not ended my world record setting days. I’ve passed my goal of 10, now on to 38 (my lucky numbers are 3, 5, 8). After my next record, Steve Higgins will need to look for another job. My next record will be the longest time to say “Jimmy Fallon.” Also, here’s a few words of advice to any other record setters: “The absurder, the better.”

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