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'Lord Joseph' Yelled the Word 'Now,' Broke Guinness Record
Newser • • world
Key Points:
- McGrail-Bateup, known as Lord Joseph, set the world record for the loudest male shout with the word "now," recorded at 98dB during a 2024 attempt in Canberra.
- He distinguishes himself as the loudest man, while acknowledging that Guinness World Records still recognizes a separate record for the loudest woman held by Flanagan.
- McGrail-Bateup became competitively loud after being appointed the official town crier of Canberra in 2017, a role in which he makes announcements at various community events.
- His world record attempt involved multiple tries and was professionally recorded and witnessed before being officially confirmed by Guinness World Records.
- This marks McGrail-Bateup's second world record, having previously held a speed record for shooting 10 arrows in 2019, which was later broken by a young competitor.
