Guinness World Records has reminded anyone attempting to break a world record to have their title confirmed by the organisation before attempting.
GWR disclosed this in a post shared on its Twitter page on Tuesday.
The agency noted that applicants should visit their website to see how the process work.
GWR tweeted,
“polite reminder that you should probably have your world record title confirmed by our team before attempting it, here’s how our process works ?“
polite reminder that you should probably have your world record title confirmed by our team before attempting it
here’s how our process works ?https://t.co/BOjCO2oG0b
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) July 4, 2023
The tweet has garnered reactions from social media users, particularly Nigerians, who believed it was a subtle shade.
For some time now, many Nigerians have been trying to break different records after Hilda Baci broke the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual) in May.
Others, however, expressed their support for Guinness World Records’ reminder, stating that it will help to ensure that record-breaking attempts are legitimate.
@Harcourt reacted: “They made this post because of Nigerians.”
@AbdulWasih said: “Just say “Dear Nigerians”, stop going thru the corners.”
@IchieZeb commented: “But some records in GWR were not confirmed or applied before they were set.”
@keneben1 said: “Na Nigerians get this sub.”
@ChimyCent reacted: “Na Nigerians get dis one bah? Just tell us to our face, no dey disguise.”
