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It weighs in at 222.5 lbs. and comes courtesy of Nonni’s Restaurant in Concord, N.H.  Anyone wanna takes bets as to whether or not it was fully cooked on the inside?

Yesterday, we admired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt for lowering the 100 meter World Record to 9.58.

But after watching the race over and over and slowing it down to watch his stride and just marvel at his conservation of energy, we noticed that it looked like he was fully across the finish line in 9.3 flat. According to the competition rules, the sprinter’s torso must be breach the finish line and again it looks like Bolt has accomplished that.

9.30 seconds is an absurdly low time and yet seemingly contradicts the study by two scientists which puts the human limit at 9.51 seconds.

Think about that for a moment.  It’s been calculated (erroneously or not) that the absolute fastest time a human can run 100 meters is in 9.51 seconds and Usain Bolt is already clocked in at 9.58 and from the look above it might be possible for him to run closer to 9.30.  That alone makes him, in my book, the fastest human being to ever exist.

Holy moly.  While most of the sports watching world was engaged in Tiger Woods utterly choking away his first major, track speedster Usain Bolt of Jamaica set a new world record in the 100 meters.  Anybody see this race? Bolt’s stride and gallop is a thing of artistry. Amazing what happens when an athlete pushes himself to greatness by his own desire and from the competition of others.

If you’re counting, Bolt has now set the world record at 9.72, 9.69 and now 9.58.

I’m pretty sure this needs to be updated to include new 100-meter champ Usain Bolt, but whatevs.  The point is that they people are fast, like the speed metal playing underneath them.  Any particular favorites?  I sorta liked the dude who got undressed.  I’m going to use those techniques when I get ready for work.  [via]

Approximately 2,500 people gathered in the town of Swansea to break the Guinness World Record for “Largest Smurf Gathering.” 

From Wales Online:

The city of Swansea was turned blue as a group of 2,510 people, the majority of whom were students from the local university, crammed into the Oceana nightclub to almost double the previous record.

The event was organised by UK fancy dress costume seller Jokers’ Masquerade and was not verified until 1am as every “Smurf” had to be checked to make sure no natural skin was showing.

The record was previously held by the town of Castleblayney in County Monaghan, Ireland, which recorded 1,253 Smurfs gathered in the high street last year.

Rebecca Oatley, of Jokers’ Masquerade, said: “Smurf Guinness World Record holder has become an illustrious title.

“There have been five attempts over the last 18 months, with Swansea trumping Castleblayney’s 1,253 Smurfs recorded last year.”

Could you imagine not being apart of this record breaking attempt.  You get dressed up with your mates, have a few drinks at your flat and go out on the town.  “Hey Bob, why don’t we go over to the Oceana?  Probably lots of single ladies there.”  And then you stumble upon more than 2,000 people dressed up like a Smurf.  The cartoon was scary enough. 

Jess Roger, a 20-year-old English Literature student, said preparations to break the world record had been going on for some time. …

“It was a really surreal experience because everywhere you looked there was a sea of white hats and blue faces.

“It was quite scary actually.”

Yes, yes it was.  [Via Geekologie / Topless Robot]

Steve Weibe is trying to break Billy Mitchell’s Donkey Kong record live. If you don’t hear from me for a little bit, you know why! The pair’s exploits were chronicled in the excellent, albeit not necessarily honest, documentary The King of Kong. (via waxy)