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Records involving the rapid consumption of alcohol are no longer accepted by Guinness World Records.
Entries for the most people eating any given food are not accepted.
This is not quantifiable, therefore entries for records based on originality/uniqueness are not accepted.
Entries for heaviest or lightest pets are not accepted.
Events such as largest release of sky lanterns or balloons are not accepted.
High score records for video games don't fall under the Guinness World Records' umbrella.
Size and number of freckles, moles, and birthmarks are not monitored by Guinness World Records.
Being a subjective field is the reason why paintings, drawings, and so on are not accepted.
This is also difficult to assess as the person might not be actively listening to the music.
This is yet another category that is not accepted by Guinness World Records.
Any record that can be harmful to animals is not accepted.
This is difficult to assess and quantify, so it's not accepted by Guinness World Records.
Criteria changes from country to country, making it difficult to assess and quantify, therefore records are not accepted.
Guinness World Records says it's not possible to assess the musical proficiency and quality of these, therefore entries are not accepted.
The only exception being if the roads used are closed off specifically for the record attempt. Though you can try to break the record for "Lowest fuel consumption in a journey from A to B" instead!
Records involving animals eating or being released are not officially recognized.
These machines vary in configuration, so records can't be claimed.
Only a select number of iconic meal records, such as "Largest silver service dinner," are recognized by Guinness World Records.
Only those performed "at a top-level professional, international, or pre-eminent amateur" are accepted.
While entries for absolute records such as "longest ever dog" are accepted, other categories pertaining to specific breeds are not monitored.
Entries for endurance records are only accepted for those aged over 16.
This is yet another category that is not monitored by Guinness World Records.
Things such as social events or sports games aboard aircrafts are not accepted.
Sorry, your tiny carrots won't make it through the application process.
See also: A journey through record-breaking foods around the globe
Poetry is very subjective, so only broader publishing records are accepted.
According to Guinness World Records, this is a "sensitive and difficult area to monitor."
Having the most operations/invasive tests in a short period of time will not get you an official record.
Only those achieved in full and half marathon distances are accepted.
Guinness World Records only recognizes categories that have "very specific, standard, iconic, internationally recognizable dress."
The appeal of achieving a record-breaking feat is understandable. We all want to be special in some way, and some of us go to great lengths to get there. But while your record might get you a prize and recognition from your peers, it doesn't necessarily mean Guinness World Records will recognize it. Sorry to burst your bubble!
Indeed, entries are selected on a number of criteria that more often than not is hard to meet. So if you think you have what it takes to break a world record, first check if it can actually be recognized as one.
In this gallery, we look at some of the reasons Guinness World Records applications are rejected, and in particular the types of records that are not accepted. Click on for more!
World records that Guinness refuses to accept
From drinking to writing poetry
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The appeal of achieving a record-breaking feat is understandable. We all want to be special in some way, and some of us go to great lengths to get there. But while your record might get you a prize and recognition from your peers, it doesn't necessarily mean Guinness World Records will recognize it. Sorry to burst your bubble!
Indeed, entries are selected on a number of criteria that more often than not is hard to meet. So if you think you have what it takes to break a world record, first check if it can actually be recognized as one.
In this gallery, we look at some of the reasons Guinness World Records applications are rejected, and in particular the types of records that are not accepted. Click on for more!