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The Guinness Book of (Pointless) World Records
Notice that he bears a striking resemblance to another unemployed Ohioan......
Man attempts to set world record fist-pumping 17 hours straight
A 34-year-old unemployed man from Ohio attempted to set a Guinness World Record over the weekend by fist pumping for 17 hours straight.
James Peterson began the attempt on Friday morning, according to the Akron Beacon Journal, and was scheduled to end at 3 a.m. local time Saturday. Peterson, a self-described fist-pumping "veteran," was accompanied by a pair of videographers on his quest for the record--which included stops at bars in and around the Univ. of Akron.
"I did this on St. Patrick's Day but it was not documented," Peterson said, telling the paper that he super-glued his right fist closed "to ensure I maintain perfect fist formation." .................(more)
The complete piece is at: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/man-attempts-set-world-record-fist-pumping-17-182511937.html
