The URDB Blog

November 24, 2009, 7 pm at in Brooklyn.

Tomorrow night (Tuesday, November 24), URDB is off to the Bell House in Brooklyn to document world records at the World’s Largest Connect Four Tournament. While there, we’re inviting Connect Four players and audience members to set Connect Four-related records, ranging from Fastest Game Of Connect Four to Tallest Tower Of Connect Four Pieces.

If you’re at the event, stop by our booth and say hi. Tell us the magic word (“Chachi”) and a free URDB button will be yours. Connect on, friends!

Photo by Eric Reichbaum, from Beth Hoyt’s writeup of a qualifying round on Brokelyn.com.

November 23, 2009, 5:42pm

A video from Metromix Columbus that goes behind the scenes of the Most Women Named Wendy To Eat At A Wendy’s world record.

November 23, 2009, 3:12pm

ryanbrown:

my current favorite.

November 23, 2009, 3:08pm

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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If you hold a record and want to be interviewed for this series, email us at hello@URDB.org.

November 23, 2009, 3:07pm

Thursday, December 10 at 7-10 pm, Piano’s Upstairs Lounge

Following a brief NYC hiatus and two sold-out events on the West Coast, the World Record Appreciation Society is coming back strong with holiday-themed world record blowout extravaganza. As our opening act, we’re thrilled to have comedians Sara Schaefer, Jon Friedman, and Cory Cavin, also known as “the mega-hilarious trio that drive the Late Night With Jimmy Fallon website.”

Record-wise, an outstanding lineup of performers is being assembled. On the bill so far:

• Stephen Shirley: Fastest Time To Drink A Bottle Of Tabasco Sauce Through A Coffee Stirrer

• Andrea Rosen: Fastest Time To Open An Advent Calendar And Eat All The Chocolates In Order

• Jon Friedman: Most Times Saying “Yo” In 15 Seconds

• Esther Silberstein: Fastest Rendition Of “Sleigh Ride” While Accompany Oneself On Cowbell And Kazoo

• Todd Lamb: Fastest Time To Vacuum One Pound Of Sugar

• Alexandra Young: Longest “Suck and Blow” Chain

• Jake Bronstein: Fastest Time To Open A Bottle Of Wine Without Using A Corkscrew

• Corbin “The Rustler” Day vs. Josh Golding in a “Longest Tape Measure Extension Toss” Battle Royale

To get on the bill and set your own record, email hello@URDB.org. Cost of admission is $7. Advance tickets are HIGHLY recommended, and available here. All proceeds from the event will be donated to New York Cares.

Hope you’ll join us for what looks to be a night of serious mayhem. If you come and it sucks, we’ll give you your money back.

November 17, 2009, 4:52pm

jakeandamir:

We are performing at CollegeHumor Live this Thursday night at 9:30 at UCB Theatre. Advanced tickets are sold out, but the stand-by line is a solid bet if you show up early enough. Come by and say hi!

Universal Record Database will be at the CollegeHumor show this Thursday (11/19/2009) to document this very funny crew attempt to beat some existing records on our site. Show begins at 9:30 at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Manhattan. If you can’t make it, stay tuned for a recap and photos on Friday.

November 17, 2009, 1:11pm

Joseph Holt submitted a record for Most 2465-Pound Leg Press Repetitions. There’s been a lot of dialogue about whether his feat should be verified. What do you think? Watch the video and vote below. Comments welcome, too.

November 05, 2009, 7:18pm