Results: Twerking and Hamsters? Weird Records Held by Louisiana. Part 2 of 3
There's actually a world record for just about everything. The folks at Guinness have been keeping track of both incredible and weird feats and facts for the entire world since 1955. You can literally spend an entire day searching through the Guinness website and along with your giggles and gasps at some of the craziness, you might also learn something. In this series we'll learn about 7 world records from Louisiana. KVKIfm is my source for this series.
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Chef John Folse holds the Guinness World Record for the largest serving of gumbo, weighing 3,084.42 kg (6,800 lbs). It was cooked in a massive 1,068-gallon pot at the Walk-On's Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana, on December 27, 2018. Does your town/city hold any type of a world record?
Yes
7%
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73 votes
No
49%
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497 votes
Undecided
23%
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228 votes
Not Applicable
21%
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215 votes
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The most people twerking simultaneously is 406 and was achieved by Big Freedia and Central City Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 15th, 2014. The Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard Merchants & Business Association hosted the 8th Annual Central City Festival, which strives to celebrate the area's rich cultural traditions, revitalize the neighborhood and support small businesses and non-profits. Headlining performer Big Freedia led the record attempt while festival attendees of all ages participated. Do you know how to twerk?
Yes
9%
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92 votes
No
57%
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578 votes
Undecided
9%
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96 votes
Not Applicable
24%
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247 votes
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