Largest Tongue in the World Officially Belongs to a Female Individual
In the realm of record-breaking feats, the oddest categories often tend to capture our attention. From the tallest individuals to the longest fingernails, no bodily feature is left untouched by the quest for the extraordinary. One such area of fascination is the measurement of tongue width.
The Guinness World Records recently acknowledged Brittany Lacayo from Texas, USA, as the new holder of the title for the widest female tongue, boasting a remarkable width of 7.90 centimeters. To provide some context, that's just a smidgen shorter than the average length of a credit card. What's more, her tongue is approximately 2.5 centimeters broader than it is long, from tip to the middle of her upper lip's closed span.
Previously, the title had been held by Emily Schlenker from the United States, who had claimed the throne as a teenager with a tongue stretching 7.33 centimeters wide. The record had remained unbroken for a decade, until Lacayo stumbled upon Schlenker's video and decided to measure her own tongue.
Lacayo, who works as a lawyer, had known since childhood that her tongue was on the larger side, often the subject of jest among family members. Despite carrying this unique attribute throughout her life, she never had the inkling that her tongue might hold a world record.
When others catch a glimpse of Lacayo's tongue for the first time, their reactions generally run the gamut from shock to curiosity, as she shared in a report. So far, she has been discreet about sharing this asset with her colleagues, and her world record has remained a secret. However, with her title now officially recognized, she seems poised to share this peculiar quirk with her professional community.
Meanwhile, the record for the widest male tongue sits at an impressive 8.88 centimeters, held by none other than American Brian Thompson. Previously, the honor had belonged to Byron Schlenker, the father of Emily Schlenker, the former record-holder.
Records of exceptional tongue width have consistently fascinated the Guinness World Records, with Brittany Lacayo recently breaking Emily Schlenker's decade-long record. Lacayo, now recognized as the widest female tongue holder, plans to share her unusual record with her professional community.
