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The legendary Opus Moreschi, holder of such records as Fastest Time To Make A ShamWow Cocktail and Most Neckties Worn At Once, wowed a packed house at last night’s World Record Appreciation Society #11 by setting a record for Most Adjectives Stuck To A Person’s Body. The unofficial count was 409 adjectives.

World Record Appreciation Society #12 will take place on Tuesday, February 16th at Joe’s Pub in NYC. Confirmed record setters include Reggie Watts and The New Yorker’s Ben Greenman.

Photo by: Emily Wilson

January 20, 2010, 2:06pm

We’re beyond thrilled to be moving to Joe’s Pub. This night should be bananas. Advance tickets here, with all proceeds to the “Yes, We Care” Soup Kitchen. RSVP on Facebook.

January 10, 2010, 2:52pm

We’ll post video from this depressing fail shortly. Try, try again, Kenyatta. We have faith in you.

kenyatta:

URDB Fail

Caitlin, Eric (off cam), and I fail at helping Alex Young complete the Longest Chain of Suck and Blow.

via Idaho Bob’s 1 a Day Picture Blog

January 05, 2010, 1:46pm

Our live World Record Appreciation Society events in New York and San Francisco created a pile of legendary records. Beyond that, they brought hundreds of strangers together and produced, for the most part, massive fun for all.

Jake Bronstein’s Longest Whisper Chain, set at our World Record Appreciation Society event in mid-July, involved 59 complete strangers collaborating in what turned out to be the most awesome wedding proposal of all-time. (Watch the video!) Congrats, Jake and Kristina. May we all find relationships as deep (and creative) as yours.

January 03, 2010, 8:30am

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

Bay Area! We’re flying west for a night of world record insanity at the Hemlock Tavern. Thursday, September 24th. Email me at dan@URDB.org to get on the bill and set a record. Advance tickets highly recommended - our last San Francisco event sold out. Tickets available here. Dan

September 07, 2009, 1:18pm