The episode opened as usual, with Sean getting his morning sweat on.  Interesting how many times they shoot him working out, yet we never see so much as a yoga mat in the mansion.  I wonder if these girls are working out, or if they’re like I would be, relying on too much sun and not enough fluids by day, coupled with too much alcohol at night to keep them looking their best.  Tried and true, Baby.  Red to brown is what I’m talkin’ about, Willis.

Once we were done watching Sean’s pecs heave with the aftermath of a good workout, we mosey on over to the mansion, where admittedly, some of the girls looked kinda cute in their sleepy morning haze as they crammed themselves onto the couch to await the first date card (even though others could have done a bit of work at least evening out their skin tone).  Seriously, Leslie H basically looked like she had been hit with the plague overnight.

So the first one on one date goes to Lesley M.  Despite her manly voice, I don’t mind her and actually, overall, I think there are some solid girls here worthy of Sean’s eternal love and BFFdom.  Lesley quickly gets ready for the date casually leaving a suitcase the size of the one I used to store my Barbie clothes in at the door, to create suspense over if she’ll make it through the night.  Note to producers:  If you want us to believe there’s a chance someone is going home, try putting a bag there that looks like it can hold more than a pair of shoes.  These are women.  And they each brought a minimum of 15 cocktail dresses and gowns.  Not buyin’ it.

Off they go to the Guinness Book of World Records where we learn that Sean’s dad has broken some sort of road trip record, which I’m not even sure is impressive because I think in kilometers.  Actually, when it comes to long distance driving, I pretty much don’t think at all.  I don’t know what’s happened to me in my old age.  I used to be able to drive for hours on end, even doing a drive from Toronto to Montreal in a raging snow storm that ended up taking ten hours (you haven’t roughed it in a Canadian blizzard until you’ve been stranded on a highway, climbed through thigh deep snow on the side of the road and peed, using only a mitten to wipe yourself.) But, that was then, and this is now.  In a 24 hour drive to Florida with my two kids last year, I think I drove maybe 45 minutes in total before falling asleep at the wheel, while my poor husband chugged Red Bulls like a man on a mission and got us there in record time.  Whatever, I’d like to see him handle snacks and toy duty for that long.

Anyways, back to the Guinness Book of No One Cares.  Because really, other than a last-resort PR stunt (this is an informed statement, I’m in PR), what the hell is really the deal with Guinness?

I’ll tell you what the deal is.  The deal is that while watching Sean and Lesley try to break the record for longest on-screen kiss, I’m pretty sure that I broke the record for longest amount of time holding vomit in my mouth while simultaneously punching my husband in the nuts to help him cope with the awkwardness.

To an extent, I’m not judging.  I too have participated in a kissing contest.  Yep, t’was the summer of ’92 at sleepover camp and to close out our ‘Day at the Olympics’ each team put forth a guy and girl to compete.  I’m not gonna lie, I lost – it is actually quite hard to kiss for that long when your peers are watching you, but regardless, that was money well spent by mom and dad for sure.  Man, did I learn a lot that summer.

But back to Sean and Lesley.  Once again, I found myself praying for Arie to appear magically like some Metrosexual man-fairy, skinny jeans and all, to show Sean how it’s done.  But instead, we had to watch Sean and Lesley not move for a full three minutes (and sixteen brutal seconds) in what was apparently a kiss.  And the worst part of all, were the voiceovers of the two of them describing the chemistry as the kiss was occurring, referencing the deep passion they experienced and the amazing, life-changing kiss that it was.  Seriously?  Were we watching the same thing?  How was that kiss amazing?  Sean’s lips literally didn’t move.  At all.  I watched closely.  The only part of that moment that was remotely sexual was when Lesley’s dress started to ride up dangerously high from his wandering hands.  Not awkward at all when you’re kissing someone on a podium surrounded by judgmental strangers. The only thing more awkward than watching them kiss was watching the old dude who had a front row seat behind Chris Harrison as he announced the challenge and watching him look quite hungrily at Lesley.  I’m pretty sure the random explosion of confetti as soon as they were done was basically a celebration that it was over.

Still, as brutal as that kiss was, I may in fact prefer it to what I am quickly learning is Sean’s signature kissing style – tongue first.  It’s pretty much all he’s thinking about as they snuggled later that night on the randomly placed couch, him pretending to be listening to her while waiting for a good opportunity to kiss her.  But of course, she gets the rose and heads back to the mansion to bring her empty suitcase upstairs.

So the next day is Group Date day and off to the beach we go for some fun in the sun.  Is it just me or does it seem like there are way more girls this time around than previous seasons?  In the past I feel like we’re down to eight or so in five minutes but this list of girls is just never-ending!

So Kasie, Robyn, Leslie H, Kristie, Catherine, Taryn, Dez, Amanda, Lindsay, Daniela, Jackie and Tierra suit up for volleyball and competition takes over.  I have to say (not that I could do any better), but this display of athleticism was pretty shameful.  I don’t even understand how Daniela knows she is bad at volleyball…don’t you have to play to know you are bad?  How random is volleyball?  The only one who really showed any skills was Dez and maybe Amanda (who I still have a hard time believing is a fit model – so doesn’t seem like her cup of tea even though she claims to know how to win on and off the field).  Of course, while at least half the girls look hot, there’s Kasie B, breaking the Guinness Book of World Records for Hottest Mess.  Doesn’t she know that the beach is the one place where she can get away with having that hair?  Like leave that shit alone and let the breeze do its thing instead of trying to tame the dragon with the same scrunchie you sewed for yourself in Home Economics when you were 11.

The only thing worse than Kasie’s hair was Kristie’s face, complete with filthy sand marks, falling eyelashes and a general meltdown when her team lost.  Way to play it cool.

I’m not quite sure why the losing girls weren’t allowed to put their clothes back on and had to get into the van in their bikinis with nothing else – they were probably all covered in welted skin from sticking to the seats on the drive of shame home.  Girls heading to the beach for the day don’t bring nothing.  Where are their bags full of water, magazines, towels, sunscreen, cover-ups, lip balm, clothes??  Are they being punished?  At least Daniela had the good sense to grab her sarong.  I’m telling you it’s every man for himself out there.

That night Sean continued to progress with some of the ladies.  I enjoyed his one on one time with Lindsay, right up until they started eating each other’s faces.  Dez and Sean also snuck in a three minute make-out sesh while the girls watch from the couch like two meters away.

Despite Dez’s confidence about her and Sean’s relationship, she can’t seem to get Amanda’s bad intentions out of her head.  Maybe it’s because Amanda said she’ll do ‘whatever it takes’ to get the rose from Sean or maybe it’s because someone, oh, I don’t know, like Kasie B, is planting ideas and attempting to stir the pot in the house?

I think we can all agree that Kasie’s attempt at creating drama was not only the least thought through Bachelor strategy in history, but also an epic fail in every sense of the word.  And I think we can all agree that we’ve had enough of Kasie B.

Kasie grabs Sean and brings him down to a patch of grass which is awkward to sit down on when you’re wearing a tube top for a skirt.  She reveals that Dez is concerned for Amanda’s reasons for being there and since she is Dez’s frend , the whole situation somehow prevents her from being herself and is clouding the quality of her time with Sean.  Huh?  You don’t want to be the one to tell him but whoomp, there it is?  And you don’t want to start any drama, but whoops – there you go.  Even when Sean asks her flat out why she would even get involved she hasn’t even planned an answer for him and he ends up calling her a crazy person.  Way to go, Kasie.  Maybe you should spend less time altering your miniskirts to the point where your fallopian tubes are exposed and more time being normal (and obviously doing your hair).   Sigh.  Lesley got the rose, and in my opinion, totally deserved it.  Wedding gown fiasco aside, I think she’s cute.

Back at the house, Tierra tries to be funny by announcing a two on one date that instills an instant panic attack in Sarah for some reason.  ‘Like, ew, don’t ever read my name off a date card again, Biatch’.  AshLee is pleased that she gets the one on one, since it will likely be a romantic date and not an ‘activity’ that heaven forbid, she’d have to participate in.  Wow, what a zest for life you have.

So the morning arrives with birds chirping peacefully in the trees and the sun shining beautifully on the mansion, until we hear a huge thump and learn the horrific news that Humpty Dumpty has had a great fall.

Tierra is on the verge of an aneurism but as soon as she finds out she might be airlifted outta the game Survivor style, she’s fresh as a daisy, pops out of her neck-brace and makes a mad dash for the backyard, where she cozies up with Sean.  I have to say, AshLee does a pretty good job of not losing it and pretending to feel sorry for Tierra.  And truthfully, Tierra’s got some chutzpah cozying up to Sean for that long and infringing on AshLee’s time.  But then again, Sean should have gotten up off that bench much sooner.  Once he realized Tierra was okay it was a bit rude of him to stay that long, no?

Other than AshLee dressing highly inappropriately for a day of walking at an amusement park, overall, I have to say I cried pretty much through all of their date.  Did anyone else think it was a bit anticlimactic though when Brianna and Emily met for the first time after all the hype and were like, ‘oh, hey’?

Between the whole Starlight Foundation thing and AshLee telling Sean the story of her father promising her a birthday party while Sean actually cried, I was pretty much for the garbage at this point.  I think I may even have feelings for Sean now too.   I’m not sure I buy that Sean’s always had it in his heart to adopt a kid over age three (what are the chances???), but still I was half hoping Brianna was secretly ordained and could have married those two right on the spot.  Their whole life together flashed before me, and it just seemed right.  It goes without saying that the date was adorable and special and AshLee should definitely be a front runner in my books, even if she does look ten years older than her actual age.

The next night, Sean kicked the night off on an amazingly adorable high note, by surprising Sarah with a visit from her dog, Leo (right after she had a panic attack that he was sending her home).  I mean honestly, I hope she got down on her knees right there (clearly manual stimulation is out of the question) and blew him on the spot because how friggin’ cute is that???  I’m sure it was super-confusing for the poor little dog though.  Can you imagine?  He gets put on a plane, tossed into a limo, is reunited with his mommy for like five minutes and then what?  They totally should have filmed his limo ride back to the airport, with him crying about looking for love and wondering when his time will come.  Shame.    Poor Leo.

Musical chairs doesn’t even begin to describe the stress of watching the girls clamor for one on one time this week.  Clearly Tierra was in a huge rush to spend time with Sean since she didn’t have time to compare her completely different eyebrows.  And Kasie B must have not had time to change into a dress from her beach date from the other day, since it looked like she took a hacksaw to a scuba suit (not to mention adding a matchy matchy neon scrunchy) and voila!  Cocktail attire!  For someone whose parents are ultra conservative, could that girl wear less clothing?  Clearly he’s not easily swayed by miniskirts, because he ‘respectfully’ saved Kasie the humiliation of yet another roseless Bachelor rejection and send Little Miss Crazytown home to wait for another Bachelor reunion party to stalk.  Do I see Bachelor Pad Four in the future?

Despite some not being at their best, the rose ceremony moved forward.  Sean took to Selma’s Italian Countryside look and gave her a rose.  He ignored Daniela’s roots and gave her one too and even managed to hand them out to girls he still hasn’t spoken to, such as Jackie, Robyn, and Catherine.  I don’t read spoilers at all, but I keep hearing rumours that he ends up with Catherine, who, unless he starts speaking to her pretty damn soon, I don’t see how it’s possible.

This time around Taryn – whom I feel is approaching the geriatric stage since she’s actually 30 (that’s like 200 in Bachelor years) and Kristie AKA Batgirl get the boot.  At least Kristie has a Harlequin contract to take with her.  Pretty good consolation prize, if you ask me.

I’m not really looking forward to next week, as it looks like Sean spends his time giving pity dates to the girls he hasn’t spoken with yet (and also looking at Selma just makes me feel bad about my own looks).  I am however looking forward to Tierra’s meltdown – I’m just hoping she has it to Sean and not a producer.

And speaking of next week, I actually have some news.  Next week, I’ll be out of commission – heading out on vacation with the fam to a Bachelor free destination and – wait for it – I’ll have TWO Bachelor episodes to catch up on when I get back.  So don’t be all hating on me when you don’t see a blog next week and the following week’s is late.  I’m just one girl, people!  And my flight returns at two in the morning and just because I love you (and I’m a bad mom), I am planning on sending my kids to school in an exhausted haze the next day so I can catch up on the Bachelor.

That said, if any of you want to unleash your inner blogger while I’m gone, feel free to let out your frustrations and comments on my facebook page and we can address them when I’m back.  Here you go:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Babefromtheburbs/196649130382234

Adios Amigos!

world’s largest pair of shoes

Did you know that the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest pair of shoes was officially awarded to the 5.29m x 2.37m pair of leather shoes that was made in Marikina?

Marikina received this certification in December 2002, after producing a giant pair of shoes (made of genuine leather), thus solidifying its stature as the “Shoe Capital of the Philippines.”

It is currently being displayed at the Marikina Riverbanks Centre.

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A few hours later, and it was a free for all. With the sunny weather earlier in the day, followed by quickly plummeting temperatures by the time of the fight, there was a lot of ice in the snow. And it was dark. Brave people tried to cross through “enemy” lines, but that was a perilous mission. Many, this photographer included, got hit all over (hard) by snowballs flying through the freezing air, but nearly everyone seemed to have a smile on their face. It’s just not every day that an event can bring people together in this city. And if it allows us all to play like kids for a moment, well, all the better.

Participants walk past a fort during Seattle Snow Day Saturday Jan. 12 at Seattle Center. 5, 837 people came together for a snowball fight that broke the Guinness Book of World Records for the event. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

People dance as the final minutes of the snow fort competition wind down during Seattle Snow Day Saturday Jan. 12 at Seattle Center. 5, 837 people came together for a snowball fight that broke the Guinness Book of World Records for the event. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Claire Todd of Tacoma helps pack snowballs for the Attendible team during Seattle Snow Day Saturday Jan. 12 at Seattle Center. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

“It’s like running through a sprinkler of ice,” Jeremiah Hughes from Hoquiam said as he helped shovel snow for a team he he didn’t know during Seattle Snow Day Saturday Jan. 12 at Seattle Center. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Anton Sobolik runs through fresh snow powder coming from a snow blower. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Louisa Diaz, center, and friend, Anton Sobolik, react to a large amount of snow falling on them from a snow blower near by during Seattle Snow Day Saturday Jan. 12. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Participants mug for the camera as the snow fort building competition winds down. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Brad Kellagher works on the fort for Copious Love Productions, a local theater group, as friend Meg Philips, center, takes a break. “Everyone out here is going all out to win,” Kellagher said. “We just came to have some fun. Win or lose.” Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

” width=”720″ height=”477″ class=”size-full wp-image-3458″ /> Event participants take in the view of Seattle Snow Day from the steps outside of the Experience Music Project at Seattle Center. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

The PCF Management Team colored their fort with apple juice and Kool-Aid to mimic Seattle Seahawks’ colors, volunteer Palina Tsaryk said. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

The snowball fight began a few minutes before 5 p.m. with no official recognition or start signal. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Brave people running between the various snow forts try to protect their head and face from incoming snowballs. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Brave people running between the various snow forts try to protect their head and face from incoming snowballs. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Brave people running between the various snow forts try to protect their head and face from incoming snowballs. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

A snowball fighter takes cover from behind his fort. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Brave people running between the various snow forts try to protect their head and face from incoming snowballs. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

A participant cheers as he recovers their team flag from another team’s fort while running through the grounds. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

A participant cheers as he recovers their team flag from another team’s fort while running through the grounds. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

A participant cheers as he recovers their team flag from another team’s fort while running through the grounds. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Brave people running between the various snow forts try to protect their head and face from incoming snowballs. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Many people were all smiles as snow hurtled through the air, even if it did hurt as it struck them. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Many people were all smiles as snow hurtled through the air, even if it did hurt as it struck them. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Icy conditions lead many to slip and slide around, sometimes into their friends or fellow participants nearby. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

The snowball fight comes to a close. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Event participants look on as officials from the Guinness Book of World records certify that 5,387 people took part in Seattle Snow Day, enough to break the record for biggest snowball fight. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

An event participant makes a snow angel after officials from the Guinness Book of World records certified that 5,387 people took part in Seattle Snow Day, enough to break the record for biggest snowball fight. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Thanks for looking!

Daniel

                Did you know that the most expensive dessert is an ice cream sundae? The Frrrozen Haute Chocolate ice cream sundae costing $25,000 (£12,000) is the most expensive dessert. The dessert uses a fine blend of 28 cocoas, including 14 of the world’s most expensive. The sundae was made in partnership with luxury jeweller Euphoria New York. The dessert is decorated with 5 g (0.17 oz) of edible 23-karat gold and is served in a goblet lined with edible gold. The base of the goblet is an 18-karat gold bracelet with 1 carat of white diamonds. The dessert is eaten with a gold spoon, itself decorated with white and chocolate-colored diamonds. If you have the cash and guts you could visit Serendipity 3 restaurant in New York, USA.

Source: Guinness Book of World Records

You might (or might not!) have heard that Oman recently got placed in the Guinness Book of World Records for creating the world’s largest football (or soccer for you Canadians and others out there who refuse to get on the bandwagon of using the globally recognized name of “football” for the sport!).  Well it was hard not to hear about it here in Oman as many publications “bragged” about this grand achievement.  Some papers went so far as to say that with this event ”history was re-written“….haha! Maybe for you.  One of the organizers was quoted as saying, “At last our dream has come true…”  Let’s not go overboard, y’all! Anyway, we were driving by the Seeb Stadium and noticed the giant football and decided to stop and get a few pics.

Vivid color function

Toy Camera Effect – “”darkens image edges to create a distinctive feel”

Miniature Effect – Blurs top and bottom for a miniaturized effect

My sister in law is in town for a short visit. Here she is trying to kick the 750 kg ball with a diameter of 10.8 meters.  Good luck with that, Janice!

Naomi and 2 of her aunties with the giant football at Seeb Sports Stadium

If you’re into giant footballs and are in the Muscat area, you might want to go to Seeb Sports Stadium to see Oman’s new “pride and joy”.   It is scheduled to stay there till June, 2013 “to remind the nation that Oman made it into the Guinness Book of World Records“.

I will be performing a very “romantic” Renewal of Vows Ceremony for more than 2,000 couples in the amphitheater near “The Fountain” of Fountain Hills, Arizona. At 560 Feet, being one of the “World’s Highest Fountains” it is 5 feet taller than Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Fountain Park is a 64-acre passive recreation area and anchor to the town center.

Sami Fine Jewelry, plus our amazing “Love in the Hills” sponsors, plan to smash the Guinness Book of World Records! Sami Fine Jewelry will be hosting “Love in the Hills”, the largest and most beautiful vow renewal ceremony in the world!

As of 2012, the “Miami Merger Moment”, held on June 20th 2009, renewed the vows of 1,087 couples. Deemed, the “Queen of Marketing”, Stephenie Bjorkman, owner of Sami Fine Jewelry, claims that Sami’s event, “Love in the Hills”, will crush that record!

Reminder: You must register to participate and to be eligible for the prizes! Details below.

Bjorkman is currently working day and night to assemble her troop of local businesses to help put together this amazing event. We are thrilled that the Town of Fountain Hills has donated the Fountain Hills Park as the ceremony location. The park features over 35 acres of turf, and has been named one of the most beautiful wedding locations in Arizona. “The Fountain Hills park is the perfect location for the vow renewal ceremony. Not only is it beautiful, but the park can easily hold thousands of people”, says Bryan Hughes, Supervisor of Recreation for the Town of Fountain Hills. “Besides, who wouldn’t want to renew their vows with the World Famous Fountain in the background?” exclaims Hughes.

Larry James, Award Winning Wedding Officiant, Professional Speaker, Relationship Coach, and author of the book “How to Really Love the One You’re With,” was interviewed by Barbara Walters on ABC TVs “The View,” and has stepped up as the Wedding Officiant for the event. Larry has performed wedding ceremonies for more than 600 couples. James sees the vision. “I can’t wait to make this the largest celebration of love in history,” say James. He is also President of CelebrateLove.com.

Wedding planner, and local florist Jerrod Alcaida from Nonny’s has also joined the team by offering their services for all participants. “As the event get’s closer, who knows how big the vow renewal ceremony will get. Weddings and flowers are what I do best, so I am just thrilled to be involved” say Alcaida.

Sara Goodnick Photography will also be on site, taking romantic photos of all couples. “I plan to get a lot of rest, the night before”, states Goodnick. “I can’t wait to offer such a great memory to all participating couples. This will be an event of a lifetime!”

Fort McDowell Casino has jumped on board, and plans to provide an amazing “after party” for the couples at the Casino along with all of your favorite casino games. Fort McDowell Casino also offers a great place to stay at their adjacent hotel, The Radisson. “The casino has 5 restaurants on site, a fortune club, live events/entertainment, and plenty of gambling, which makes this the ideal hot spot for all of the couples to go after the vow renewal ceremony”, say Tom McGill, Chief Marketing Officer for Fort McDowell Casino.

Award winning DJ and Entertainer, Curtis Whipple, will provide the music and sound equipment.

This event will be completely FREE for couples to participate. If you are a couple that wants to renew your vows, prior registration will be required to participate and to be eligible for prizes. All couples that participate will receive a commemorative “Renewal of Vows” certificate of participation from Larry James, a coupon for a complimentary ring cleaning from Sami Fine Jewelry, a Family Relationship Profile for better communication, from John Hersey International, and all couples will receive a goody bag from participating businesses. “Every day I am getting more businesses asking me if they can participate. I have a feeling that by the time the event comes, the goody bags are going to be filled to the top with amazing free gifts!” says Bjorkman.

All “Love in the Hills” vow renewal attendees will automatically go into a drawing to win a BIG PRIZE Basket! One lucky couple will win a new set of wedding rings from Sami Fine Jewelry, a 3-night Honeymoon Stay at the Radisson at Fort McDowell, a portrait session from Sara Goodnick Photography, a huge floral arrangement from Nonny’s, a relationship coaching certificate (value $120) from Larry James along with a signed copy of his book, “How to Really Love the One You’re With: Affirmative Guidelines for a Healthy Love Relationship,” and many other gifts from local businesses.

Gather all your married friends together for a Valentine’s Day event you will always remember… and renew your wedding vows for FREE! Major hotels are nearby. Make your reservations early! There will be specials from local restaurants so you can take your sweetheart to dinner after the event. And remember, there is an “after party” at Fort McDowell Casino!

Make your plans early as we are expecting nearly 5,000 people to participate and witness this record-breaking “Renewal of Vows” event!

For more information and to register, go to: http://www.LoveintheHills.com! You are welcome to call my cell if you have questions: 480-205-3694.

Special request: Please help us get the word out to married couples all over the U.S. by passing the link to this blog post to your friends! We look forward to seeing you on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2013.

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Watched by more than 1118 million times:

Yahoo:

“Gangnam Style,” the unlikely smash hit by South Korean rapper Psy, has surpassed Justin Bieber’s “Baby” to become the most-watched YouTube video of all time.

The video–featuring Psy’s meme-ready dance moves–has racked up more than 815 million views since it was uploaded to YouTube on July 15. Bieber’s “Baby,” which has been watched more than than 803 million times since it was posted in February 2010.

“#GangnamStyle just became the most watched video @YouTube!” Psy (real name: Park Jae-Sang)tweeted on Saturday. “#History.”

“Gangnam Style” already holds the title for “most liked” video in YouTube history with more than 2 million “likes,” according to the Guinness Book of World Records, which officially recognized the achievement in September. The video for LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” is a distant second with more than 1.6 million “likes.” Bieber’s “Baby” is no. 3 in that category.

But true Beliebers, fear not: The 18-year-old pop star is not taking the “most viewed” loss lying down,tweeting a shirtless picture from the gym for his 30 million Twitter followers.

Not so smart but watched about 12 million times

This young man rocking the world with his this video with almost 818 million hits

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Ten months after Philadelphians broke the world record for the longest “Soul Train” dance line (see related story), Mayor Nutter accepted the official certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records.

It was ten months ago — February 13, 2012 — that hundreds of Philadelphians braved the cold weather and assembled on the Art Museum steps to honor the late “Soul Train” host, Don Cornelius.

(Dancers form a record-breaking “Soul Train” line in Philadelphia. Credit: Cherri Gregg)

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When they were done, a new record had been set: 291 people had strutted down the Soul Train line to the sound of the TV show’s theme song, a new record certified by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Accepting the honor today at City Hall was one of the dancers, Michael Nutter.

“It was an incredible experience I’ll certainly never forget,” Hizzoner said.  “You could absolutely feel the unity out there that day, and it really felt like the whole city had come together for this one unique moment.”

And Nutter vowed to have the city defend the record if anyone tries to break it.

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Garrett McNamara got the attention of the Guinness Book of World Records with the ride above.

Terraced rice paddies with LED lights, Japan.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

However, McLean isn’t a stranger to breaking world records. In 2011, he and partner Gene Dalusio set the Guinness record for Highest Pinfall in Tenpin in 24 hours; the duo knocked down 27,499 in that time. As well as bowling feats, McLean has organized the world’s largest single game of dodgeball.

McLean, a 28yr old USBC Bronze certified coach and APEX Pro Shop owner in Gainesville, Florida, already has 10 perfect games in his career. Despite not being on any professional circuits, he now seems to have found a lane to legacy in the sport of bowling,

“This is my thing,” McLean told The Gainesville Sun. “I will do something to leave my mark on the sport.”

Some of McLean’s other accomplishments, according to stormbowling.com, include:

• 1st – 2011 Greater Gainesville City Tournament – Scratch Doubles
• 2nd – 2011 Greater Gainesville City Tournament – Scratch All-Events
• 1st – 2011 Katz Scratch Fever Sweeper
• 2nd place finish at the 2005 Augusta Turtles Tournament – Augusta, GA
• 1st place (Team Event) Georgia State Youth Tournament – 2002
• 1st place (All Events) Georgia State Youth Tournament – 2000
• 1st place (Singles) Georgia State Youth Tournament – 2000
• 1st place at the 1999 Georgia State Youth Masters – Newnan, GA

No, I won’t leave until I get a call from Word Press telling me that one of my posts has been Freshly Pressed. I don’t care that I’m missing my Coming Out Party. This is an important call. Can’t you tell? I had the operator put it through to the only telephone in the house that I haven’t misplaced.

I don’t know about you, but I haven’t been Freshly Pressed lately. This troubles me because:

• I work hard on my posts, making sure I don’t have any stupid errors like ths.
• I’m as entertaining as a lot of those FP’ed bloggers. Everyone, except the people at WP who decide on stuff like who is going to be FP’ed, think so.
• If there is even a slim chance that the Mayans were right, time is running out.

But I think I know why I’ve been overlooked by the Freshly Pressed Over Lords.

I’m not big or small enough. And I’m a semi-normal human.

Stay with me, People. I’ll explain.

Well, I’ll try to explain…

These days, to get in another exclusive club–the Guinness Book of World Records–apparently you have to be a really big or a really small non-human or the kind of  human that needs your meds adjusted.

Here’s some of 2012′s best new entries into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Zeus looks a bit thin to me. Since he’s the world’s biggest dog, maybe he needs a bigger doggie dish. Like a garbage can? Imagine the popper-scooper…

Okay, guys. I get it. Size matters to you. But, really? Worlds largest biceps. I bet you also have the record for most limited wardrobe and least dates.

Big Jake is the world’s tallest horse. Those aren’t little kids pictured there. They are big strapping Amish lads. Since they aren’t used to being photographed, they are shy and kind of shrank away from the photographer. If you were afraid of cameras, you would understand.

Most piercings on face. Um. Ouch. And I’m talking about maybe kissing that guy. Never mind. I bet he’s running neck and neck with Bicep Guy with world’s fewest dates.

This is Archie, the world’s smallest bull. I’m not buying it, though. There’s no such thing as just a little bull…

Some how Darlene gets famous for having the world”s biggest collection of shoes rather than being one of those crazy people on an episode of Hoarders. I just don’t get it. All those shoes and nowhere to go…

Dan is holding the world’s largest commercially sold hot dog. I have lots of questions for Dan, but the one that springs to mind first is: Where is the world’s largest bottle of Pepto-bismol? Again, I figure Dan isn’t too busy in the dating department…

With animals and people (who clearly need help) garnering all this attention, is it any wonder that a humble blogger like me would go unnoticed on Word Press? No. But for some reason knowing that owning a freakishly large or small animal or doing something insane to your body gets you noticed in this world makes me happy to remain anonymous. It used to be that accomplishing a magnificent physical feat or having an amazing talent got you recognized. Now it’s just bizarre shizzle.

I’ll just stick to what I do best–or at least well enough–and be happy that a few fellow bloggers say they like what I write. That’s enough recognition for me. That has to be enough. The WP Over Lords are busy Freshly Pressing other bloggers. Maybe even they’ll be picking you! I hope so.

Who me? Yeah, you!

Dalton Dingus

HC 62 Box 1249

Salyersville, Kentucky 41465

HURRY!!!