12 Guinness World Records That Exist For No Real Reason

Why did people even bother to break these records?

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These days, it seems like everybody and their housekeeper holds a Guinness World Record. While many artists have them for their legitimate success in the music industry—think Lil Wayne (Rapper With the Most Hot 100 Hits), Rihanna (Best Selling Digital Artist), and Psy (Most Watched Video On YouTube)—a few hold records for much more dubious achievements. More than a few of these records border on ridiculous. There has to be a better way to spend your time than underwater radio broadcasting or dressing up like Elvis, right? Without further ado, we present 12 Guinness World Records we have no idea why anyone wanted to break.

Written by Chris Mench (@Chris_Mench)

World's Longest Note Held on Saxophone

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World's Fastest Rapper

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Date: July 27, 2007

Rebel XD spat an amazing 852 syllables in 42 seconds in 2007 to beat his own Guinness World Record for Fastest Rapper. While the feat is impressive, it's slightly dampened by the fact that it's literally impossible to understand anything this dude is saying. At this lightspeed rate Rebel sounds more like an auctioneer than a rapper. His cypher may have helped him climb to the top of the Guinness World Record books, but as of yet it hasn't translated into him climbing the Hot 100 charts. On the other hand, so-called fast rappers like Twista and Busta Rhymes might be able to learn a thing or two from this motor mouth spitter.

World's Longest Album Title

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World's Largest Group Shower

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World's Most Expensive Music Single Sold at Auction

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World's Longest Concert By A Solo Artist

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World's Largest Rap

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World's Largest Gathering of Elvis Impersonators

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World's Longest Live Underwater Radio Broadcast

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Most People Wearing Sunglasses in the Dark

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World's Longest Freestyle Rap

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Most Live Concerts in 24 Hours

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