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That guy with stretchy skin breaks clothespegs on face recor
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_681222.html
Good piccie.
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_681222.html
Good piccie.
Gary Turner of the United Kingdom has skin that stretches farther than that of any other known human being. His favorite trick is to stretch his neck skin over his mouth to create a human turtleneck, although this does not beat his stomach trick - on Oct. 29, 1999, he stretched the skin of his stomach 6.25 inches.
Peg-man overstretched
A man who attempted to beat his own record for clipping clothes pegs to his face has failed.
Champion pegger Gary Turner managed to squeeze an impressive 150 clothes pegs onto his face at the launch of the 2004 edition of the Guinness Book of Records at the Arndale Centre in Manchester.
However Gary, nicknamed Stretch because of his elastic skin, was just three pegs short of his record.
Following his record attempt he said: 'I really thought I was somewhere close. I'm disappointed because there were a lot of people here to watch the new record.'
The Lincolnshire man said it would be a few days before he attempted to break the record again, but it was worth the pain.
Gary told the Manchester Evening News: 'I was sunbathing in the garden one day and saw the pegs on the line and just thought I'd have a go.'
Gary, 34, holds the Guinness Record for stretchiest skin, but he has a rare condition that gives him his elastic face and kids are advised not to try his peg trick at home!
The latest Guinness Book of Records features 1,000 new world records and is printed in 23 languages.
31 October 2003
Nell and Richard talk to the Stretchy Skin Man, Gary Turner about party tricks and world records. OK, so he may not be a celebrity, but we thought it warranted a bit more space to put in all the gros pictures!
Gary holds the world's strangest record and has the world's stretchiest skin. Gary you actually have a skin condition. Can you tell us about it?
I actually have a condition called EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome). Basically it's a disorder that affects the skin and internally as well. I'm very unusual with EDS as it just affects my skin.
Well you've managed to turn it to your advantage haven't you? Gary can you now show us a little something..
Gary shows the audience how to pull out the skin on his stomach!
Is that painful?
No, it's a natural ability.
Can you show us something else?
I can this 'the instant shave'! (Image, right: Gary demonstrates!)
What does your wife think?
I think she's about used to it now. At first it was a bit strange.
Our first website is the Guinness World Records record breakers club for people that have broken unusual records. Can you tell us about your record?
Yes, I'm attempting a record in London next month which is for the most clothes pegs pegged on the face and neck. Its held by Kevin Thetwell in Stoke at the moment, but I'm hoping to smash that record next month.
Can we have a real party piece now then?
Shall we do all the bulldogs (clips)?
(Gary pegs clips on his face. Eeuuw!)
LINKS:
http://www.s-t-r-e-t-c-h.co.uk - Gary Turner's homepage. Book him for a cabaret if you like!
http://www.recordholders.org - Record breakers' club
http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/e21.html - Information about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
http://www.ehlers-danlos.org - Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome UK support group
Emperor said:Vitrius: The medical expert said he wasn't at much danger beyond the problems I mentioned above - it only affects his skin.
Emps
Vitrius said:So far nothing but rubbery joints though(having on occasion woken up with my leg over my shoulder).
Emperor said:Vitrius: Blimey - it does seem an interestingly variable affliction or is it a collection of different things with a similar theme?
It seems like Gary has Classical type EDS - would that be a fair assumption?
Emps
Spooky angel said:So does your joint actually dislocate? If it does, do you need to slot it back in? (Ouch!)
I'm guessing you don't have to do this.
(KInd of glad there were no pics in the link a few posts above.)
Spooky angel said:So you'd be less prone to joint related injuries I would imagine?
BTW Glad you don't dislocate, it's a nasty thought.
Vitrius said:Maybe I'll play the pity card
Vitrius said:No pics, but I can always scan my own picture in. Not a severe case, but my fingers are skinny and long and bend into freakish positions that make many people whince. Or I could do the thing where I pull my torso between my legs like a pretzel.