Chapter
Guinness World Records and the "Nurse" Controversy
26:54 - 38:17 (11:23)
The Guinness World Records mistakenly defined a nurse as someone wearing a dress and a white hat, leading to backlash on social media. They later corrected the definition and recognized a record-breaking marathon runner as a nurse, despite not fitting the outdated stereotype.
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The Guinness World Records faced backlash on social media for using an outdated and stereotypical definition of a nurse in their "Fastest Marathon Dressed as a Nurse" category.
26:54 - 34:05 (07:11)
Guinness World Records
Summary
The Guinness World Records faced backlash on social media for using an outdated and stereotypical definition of a nurse in their "Fastest Marathon Dressed as a Nurse" category. They acknowledged their mistake and issued a statement correcting the definition.
ChapterGuinness World Records and the "Nurse" Controversy
EpisodeWorst World Records
PodcastDistractible
The speaker reminisces about the Guinness World Records she enjoyed as a child, including one involving a man who could sniff milk out of his tear ducts, and discusses bizarre human abilities and stunts.
34:06 - 38:17 (04:11)
Guinness World Records
Summary
The speaker reminisces about the Guinness World Records she enjoyed as a child, including one involving a man who could sniff milk out of his tear ducts, and discusses bizarre human abilities and stunts.