Episode 3 Officially Amazing

'This is the world of records.'

-# Officially biggest

-shoe

-Weirdest

-face

-# Fastest

-loo

-Tightest

-space

-# Longest

-snake

-Smallest

-van

-# Heaviest

-cake

-Tallest

-man

# Longest ears on a dog

# Most poisonous frog

-# And a woman with a beard

-What?

# Officially, officially Officially

-# Amazing.#

-Ooh!

Hello and welcome to Officially Amazing, home to some of

the biggest record attempts on the planet.

Today's incredible official Guinness World Record attempts include...

We meet some daring doggies in America, as they take to the skies,

to try to break a record.

You won't believe this unique unicycling Usain Bolt.

And our three competitive warriors fight it out again,

in a record they'll never forget.

I mean, look at all those reminders.

But first...

Agh! Ooh!

This man is about to attempt a record. This man can fly.

Could he be a superhero?

BOOMING VOICE: 'You at home. Yes, you.

'Do you dream of being a superhero? Do you wish you could

'leap over tall buildings in a single bound?

'Until now, superpowers were difficult to come by.

'Either you had to be bitten by a radioactive spider,

'or you had to risk being exposed to deadly alien space rocks

'from the Planet Zog.'

It's all right. I'm fine.

'Now, you, too, can become a flying superhero, with ease.

'All you need is a cape, some eyewear and one ginormous hairdryer.'

# Wings are made to fly. #

Yes, flying without wings is no longer science fiction,

thanks to the art of indoor skydiving.

And this is Steve Howes, an expert at the sport.

Steve... Whoa! Look at him go!

This vertical wind tunnel recreates the effect

of freefalling from a plane by using a turbine to blow air upwards,

at around 120mph at, round and through Steve.

Ooh! Good pose.

You could say that nobody passes wind as well as Steve!

Sorry.

He's here to attempt an officially amazing

indoor skydiving world record.

Talk me through what you're hoping to do?

I'm hoping to break the current world record for the most

amount of back somersaults in one minute in a wind tunnel.

How many spins do you have to beat?

The current world record is 22 back somersaults in one minute,

so that's what I've got to beat.

Here's the big question, because I've had a look,

I'd quite like to have a go.

Can the quiff withstand it?

I think it might look a little bit worse by the time

-you've come out of there.

-Impossible.

My quiff is more than a match for any wind tunnel.

Oi!

Thank you.

But, unfortunately, for health and safety reasons, Steve won't let me

into the wind tunnel in my cape. So, time for a quick outfit change.

Ready.

CHIRPING

CLATTER

-Agh!

-Sorry, madam.

'OK. I must be at one with wind. I need to overcome wind.

'I have to break wind.

'Sorry again.

'Is it a bird? Is it a plane?

'No, of course not. It's me. Steve, this is brilliant.

'Hang on, why are we holding hands? What are you doing? Hey, get off!

'Hang on. Ooh! Oh, no, no, no, no! Agh!

'All right, Steve, can I get out now? Agh!

'Yes, well, now I've shown Steve how it's done, it's time for him

'to get ready for his windy record attempt.

'We'll be back shortly to see how he gets on.

'In the meantime, here's Haruka,

'with another dizzyingly daring record attempt.'

WHEEZING

'We are in Beijing for this next truly incredible record

'which, as the presenter is explaining,

'involves this extraordinary contraption

'which is better known as...'

'Ooh, lovely(!) It's essentially a fairground ride...'

'This is Wan and Zhang. These two acrobats are going to use...'

'..to attempt the record of the most rotations on...'

'..in three minutes.'

'I wouldn't want to spend three seconds on that thing.

'Loving the Lycra onesies, fellas, and the red waistcoat(!)

'Very fetching.

'I'd have chosen a safety harness myself, but what do I know?

'Zhang gets inside one of the wheels, while Wan has a better idea.

'Yes, he is on the outside.

'Whoa!

'The adjudicator counts us down

'and they're off. For this record

'Wan in his waistcoat is going to try

'and go... Agh! I actually thought he'd fallen off then. Oh!

'He's going to try to go round the outside of his wheel

'over 31 times in three minutes in order to set a new world record.

'He has to run on the way down, to keep himself upright.

'He's been powered around by Zhang

'who's doing a very good hamster impression.

'Neither acrobat is wearing a safety harness and... Whoa!

'It's not called...'

'..for nothing.

'They can't afford to lose concentration even for a... Whoa!

'Even for a second.

'Whoa! That's a big one.

'And the time is up.

'That is one of the most amazing stunts I've ever seen

'and I hope, for their sake, that they've got a record.

'And the adjudicator announces that they have, indeed, got a new

'Guinness world record, with an incredible 42 revolutions

'in three minutes. Congratulations to Wan and Zhang.

'Flabbergasting, unbelievable, highly dangerous

'and officially amazing.

'Fortunately...'

'..didn't live up to its name and everyone is still alive.

'Let's move on from rotating in the air back to, erm...

'rotating in the air.'

Part two.

GROANS

Thanks, Haruka. We are back with air junkie Steve Howes.

He's attempting to perform as many backward somersaults as he can

while skydiving indoors in a wind tunnel in one minute.

Here are the rules. Only complete backward rotations are valid.

And if he touches the side of the tunnel that rotation won't count.

Three, two, one.

HOOTER

Confident start from Steve, there.

'The record he needs to break is 22.

'Steve is making this look easy.' That's ten.

'But I can assure you that controlling your movements

'in winds of up to 120mph is extremely difficult.

'It saps all of your strength. Steve must be exhausted.

'OK, final push now. Come on, Steve.'

Stop, stop, stop.

Wow! Wow! Look at that!

'Everyone looks very impressed, but he did touch a wall there.

'Will that last rotation count? Has he done enough?

'Let's go to official adjudicator, Kirsty, to find out.'

OK, the current record was 22.

I had to disqualify one somersault, that was your large tumble.

The record that you achieved was 40 somersaults, making you

a new Guinness World Record holder.

'40 somersaults in a minute. What a hero.

'We've seen a man fly. I've also seen a housefly!

'I've even seen a dragonfly! But have you ever seen a dog fly?

'In America, the skies are filled them.'

Whoa!

Here in Florida my buddy Ben is having a lovely relaxing

snooze in the sun.

But if he keeps doing that, he's going to miss all the cool stuff.

Should we wake him?

That's what I thought.

Cue the hounds!

# Bow-wow-wow Yippee-yo Yippee-yay

# Where are my dogs at? Bark with me now

# Bow-wow-wow Yippee-yo Yippee-yay. #

-I love my job.

-Al! Talk about being "terrier-ised."

'This is what is known as Dock Jumping.

'Dogs leap from a fixed dock into

'a swimming pool, aiming to get

'either as high as they can or as far as they can.'

'Of course, these incredible canines...

'Hang on, that's a funny-looking dog.

'That pathetic jump was actually buy "Dalmatian Jackson."'

'Oh so funny, Ben(!)

'But I've got news for you, Scooby-Doo.

'I'm not the only one going into the water today.'

'Oh, dear.'

-Jump, doggie, jump. You ready?

-No.

-Go get it, boy.

'Look at him soar like a big furry idiot.'

'Well, Al, dogs can jump miles higher than us.

'We'll dry off and leave this to the experts.'

'And here they are, attempting the long jump.

'What athletic, graceful, truly soggy doggies they are.'

'Today, though, we'll concentrate on what the dog jumping

'fraternity call...'

'Where the dogs try to jump as high as possible

and grab the hanging lure or knock it down.

'The highest dock jump ever recorded was 2.5m,

'but no adjudicator was present to make it official, so to get a new

'Guinness World Record today our dogs would need to jump 2.5m or above.

'Now, over to our expert commentators.'

Welcome to Sniffy Bum Stadium.

I'm Pat Myhead. I'm joined by Chuck.

That's right, Pat.

-I'm Chuck Aballandill-Fetchit.

-The three competitors

hoping to break the record at Extreme Vertical are...

The question is, Chuck,

do these dogs have the pedigree for record-breaking?

First up is Yeager.

When did you realise that Yeager could jump like this?

We could see that he had a special ability

when we were doing Frisbee stuff.

But will he prove top dog today? They've set the heights at 2.5m.

'He hasn't made it. He's just not done his homework.

'Or maybe his owner ate it.'

-AL:

-'Ben, really, man(!)

'Moving on, last attempt for Yeager now.'

Big splash, no cash. Well, Chuck, next is Bo.

When he's not dog jumping he...

..where he likes to take the lead.

Bo seems pretty laid-back.

Is Bo jumping around the house all the time?

No. I can't even get him to catch a toy outside the docking.

-AL:

-Really?

-He doesn't like to swim.

I think he could win this thing, but I may be barking up the wrong tree

'So close there, Al. Let's look at the replay.

'Great technique, but what went wrong?'

-AL:

-'He didn't jump high enough.'

Great insight there, Al(!) Here's his second jump.

Oh, no, it's a no-go for Bo.

His owner is going to have a bone to pick with him.

And last in the cavalcade of canines is Griz.

Do you have a special training regimen that you have to do

or a special diet?

Well, I mean, diet is real important,

training is really important. All that stuff goes into it.

But it's a lot of natural ability, too.

'In practice earlier, he easily equalled the world record of 2.5m,

'but it wasn't recorded as an official jump.'

-Al:

-'This next job will be official and he's

'so confident, he's going to go for a NEW world record, of 2.6m.

'Come on, Griz!'

ALL: Oh!

-CHUCK:

-By the barrels of St Bernard, that was close.

He knocked the lure with his wet nose, but it didn't come off.

He'll be one sick puppy tonight.

I'm sure Griz will shake off this disappointment

and be back to leap another day.

And what a day it's been here at Sniffy Bum... Oh, a squirrel.

Well our dogs didn't manage much in the way of record-breaking,

but here are some astonishing animals that did.

# These animals are amazing These animals are amazing

# These animals are amazing These animals are amazing

# They're amazing It's a crazy thing

# And the joy they bring will make you sing

# That these animals are amazing These animals are amazing

# I got some records for you And I'm going to sing them

# About some groovy goings-on within the animal kingdom

# The largest animal orchestra

# Is to be found in Thailand

# 12 elephants getting trunky funky

# That's some heavy music, man

# There's a doggy called Augie

# Whose mouth is anything but small

# It's so doggone big it can hold five tennis balls

# And the smelliest animal will put you in a funk

# An awful hum comes from his bum Stay away from the striped skunk

# These animals are amazing These animals are amazing

# These animals are amazing These animals are amazing

# They're amazing it's a crazy thing

# And the joy they bring will make you sing

# That these animals are amazing These animals are amazing

# There's a gorilla who does sign language

# And you may well not have heard

# That Koko is so clever she knows 2,000 different words

# Now I know that your loving all the tails that you're being told

# But how about some animals who live to be really old?

# Tish the fish was 43 when he finally met his fate

# Big Bertha was an Irish cow who lived to 48

# Poncho was a parrot who will one day go to heaven

# But right now that bird is going strong at the age of 87

# These animals are amazing These animals are amazing

# These animals are amazing These animals are amazing. #

Argh!

CLATTER

Last series, we admired some rambunctiously ravenous

record breakers, but this time, we're going globally gargantuan.

Yes, we've combed the crust of the Earth to find three record-breaking

titans to represent the UK, Japan and the USA.

In each show, they'll attempt to break a record that you, too,

can try at home.

Together, they are...

In the first challenge Japan's Mr Cherry prevailed at moving

the most water with his hands and gained a new world record.

HE ROARS

In the second, US Ray star-jumped his way to glory, also breaking

a world record in the process.

HE WHOOPS

That makes the current score,

Japan, 1, USA, 1,

and UK...

Nil?!

But Sizzling Steve has the opportunity to redeem himself

for Queen and country, as we start today's sticky challenge in the UK.

Sticky notes. Handy little devils.

Perfect for remembering the important things in life,

such as your groceries,

and reminding you to do those things that you just keep putting off.

-AL:

-'Hey, I can read that.'

But we've got an even better use for those tiny little squares.

Yes, we're going to be attempting a world record, that involves

sticking as many of these bad boys to your face as you can in a minute.

Steve is stuck in last place at the moment.

So, does he have any strategies of note for today's challenge?

Do you need a massive face in order to stick sticky notes on?

-The bigger the face, the better.

-What about natural perspiration?

The pressure is getting to you. All of sudden, sweat beads.

-There's nothing you can do about it.

-No?

-No.

Searing insight by the Sizzler there(!) Let's get the rules.

Sticky notes must be stuck to the skin, so not on the hair

or each other.

They must be placed on the face one at a time.

And the notes must stay stuck to the face for a minimum

of ten seconds after the time is up.

The world record to beat is 55 sticky notes in a minute.

And don't forget, you can try this at home.

-Are you ready to stick it to them, Steve?

-Yes.

-On my count, then.

Three, two, one. Stick it.

It's concentration isn't it?

'Sizzler is sporting a rather fetching headband.

'Not only does it keep the hair out of his face,

'it's a fashion statement.

'A statement which says, "I have very little interest in fashion."'

Come on, Sizzler.

For Queen and country, Steve.

'When the specs are off, you know the Sizzler means business.'

Getting to the difficult nose area now.

'One has dropped.'

Come on, Steve.

'And another one bites the dust.'

Come on, Sizzler. Five, four, three...

'Oh, no, has he ran out of face?'

..two, one. Stop.

'One loses grip right at the end. That won't count.'

'These notes have to stay stuck to his face for at least ten seconds.

'We'll be back to see how he did shortly,

'but for now, it's over to Japan and the almighty Mr Cherry...'

Are you ready?

'..and US Ray in the USA...'

-Ready, Ray?

-Ready.

'..to see how they handle this sticky situation.'

Three, two, one. Go.

'US Ray and Mr Cherry are adopting very different tactics here.'

'Cherry is going for the sticky note beard approach.'

'My boy Ray is going for the top of his face first.

'There are no right or wrong answers here.

'But I can't imagine covering his eyes is a great idea.'

'Mr Cherry, looking for some spare face.

'A high-octane record attempt, if ever I saw one.'

And that's the minute.

The notes need to stay put for at least ten seconds,

but who stuck the most to their face?

Let's just enjoy their papery majesty for a moment.

# I'm stuck on you... #

And, stop.

Remember, 55 is the record to beat.

The results are in -

in third place, it's America and US Ray with 15 sticky notes.

I don't know what they're high-fiving for - that was rubbish!

In second place, it's Japan's Mr Cherry with 18.

HE MAKES INDISTINCT NOISE

So, that means today's victor is the UK's very own Sizzling Steve.

But, has he got a brand-new Guinness World Record?

PHRRRT!

No. He got 19.

Way off the 55 required, but still a victory for the UK

and now the scores are even, with one win each.

And Steve is clearly over the moon at thrashing his opponents.

There's only one way to cheer him up and that's with something...

EXPLOSION

Here on Officially Amazing, we love extreme sports.

In the past,

we've seen a man pop balloons using a water-powered jetpack.

We've seen a guy do multiple backflips on a scooter.

And we've certainly seen crazy Germans doing extreme things

with stools before.

But today, I'm here in Kaiserslautern in Germany

on a specially-designed course, to witness a brand-new record attempt.

It's a sport that's so downright extreme

that you'd need nerves of steel and underpants

of pure titanium, in order to even think about attempting it!

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you...

extreme freestyle unicycling!

This record hunter is uber-unicyclist Lutz Eichholz.

A student, who tries to spend every spare moment on his wicked

one-wheeled wonder steed.

Look at him go.

As well as being a genius at off-road

and trial unicyclist...most of the time, Lutz holds a world record

for the longest distance travelled over beer bottles by unicycle.

Over 13 metres!

But today, he has his uni-sights set on a different, incredi-record,

for the fastest time to jump over ten objects while on a unicycle -

and those objects are hurdles, 73cm high.

Oh, steady on, Lutz!

It's hard enough cycling on two wheels, how does he manage on one?

I'm going to have a go.

Elbow pads - check!

Wrist guards - check!

Quiffed helmet - check!

Lutz, is there anything else that I need to remember?

The most important thing is, you have to be at one with the unicycle.

Ah.

-ECHOING VOICE IN HEAD:

-'Yes, I must get to know my unicycle.

'I do like this echo. Hello?'

# Close to you

# Wah-ah-ah-ah

# Close to you. #

Ben! Ben!

Lutz, I think I'm ready.

Can you teach me how to unicycle?

I can try.

-Pedal?

-Yeah.

A unicycle has four main parts - the seat, the frame, the wheel

and the pedals.

It's much simpler than a bicycle, but much harder to ride.

I'm really struggling.

-Don't let go, Lutz, don't let go!

-I won't.

I think my shoulder's out of its socket - is that normal?

First trick - 360!

It's a good job I wasn't born in Japan,

where learning to ride a unicycle is part of the curriculum.

Let's face it, I'm never going to be any good.

Here are the rules -

he must complete the course within two and a half minutes

and he mustn't make any contact with any of the hurdles.

So, it's a case of...

Here we are. The only hurdle standing between Lutz

and a new world record is, well, ten hurdles.

Lutz, how you feeling?

-I'm nervous, but I'm also excited.

-Fantastic, great attitude.

We're joined by official adjudicator Mark.

If you're ready, Lutz,

let's count you in for some record-breaking unicycling glory.

Three, two, one - go!

First hurdle coming up...

Look at that! He clears it easily,

but I've got a feeling the gap between bike

and hurdle will get smaller as he gets more exhausted.

Straight into the second one.

Oh, right in the saddlebags!

Come on, Lutz!

Excellent.

30 seconds gone.

He's making cracking progress at the moment.

Keep this up, could be a record.

One minute, Lutz.

He's at the halfway mark, with just a minute and 30 seconds left,

but he's starting to take more time over each hurdle -

building up the energy as much as he can before each jump.

Remember, Lutz needs to get over all ten hurdles

without touching them, in under two and a half minutes.

He's going well, but it's going to be tight.

Ooh! That was really close to hitting the hurdle. Come on, Lutz!

Just two to go!

Well done, Lutz.

He's eyeing up the final hurdle,

building up one last burst of strength.

Time is ticking away.

Come on, Lutz.

Oh!

Yes!

All ten hurdles are clear, but did he complete the course in time?

A great performance, was it a world record? Mark?

Well, in order for it to be a record today,

he would have had to have beaten a time of two minutes and 30 seconds.

I can reveal, Lutz, that today, you managed to do it in a time of...

one minute 46.44 seconds,

so that is a brand-new Guinness World Records title!

Congratulations.

Ooh, he's absolutely smashed it!

Incredible!

Well, it looks like that's all we've got time for -

what a fantastic way to end the show.

See you next time, for more Officially Amazing

record attempts like these.

# Well, he could have been stuck in a sticky spot

# But Sizzling Steve came through

# He didn't get a record but he kept his pride by beating the other two

# We all held our breath as Zang and Wang beat the wheel of death

# And the dog's attempt went kaputz

# But we jumped with joy for Lutz

# And Steve's backflipping skills were simply beautiful

# It's all Officially Amazing. #