Aussie Health and Wellness Company Achieves Guinness World Record by Freezing 509 People at the Same Time
In a stunning display of resilience against common sense, a health and wellness company in Australia has set a Guinness World Record by convincing 509 people to dunk themselves in ice cold water at the same time on a beach.
The event, which took place on a sunny day in Australia, saw participants gathering at the beach, chatting excitedly and rubbing their hands together, probably to avoid hypothermia later. They then climbed into individual ice baths set up in rows on the sand, as if they were about to go on some bizarre picnic.
The company behind this feat of endurance boasted that their record would promote “the benefits of cold immersion for physical recovery and mental health.” Clearly, they were not taking into account the fact that humans are not polar bears and that we do not possess anti-freeze in our bloodstreams.
Organizers were quick to point out that safety precautions were in place, including medical professionals on standby and advice from experts. However, they failed to mention that there were also air ambulances on standby, many worried relatives, and plenty of thermal blankets and hot drinks to go around.
Not everyone was convinced of the benefits of ice baths, and some skeptics questioned the safety and sanity of the event. “It’s great that we can look up from our phones for a few minutes and embrace the freezing cold,” said one participant, probably through frozen lips, “but I’m not sure if this is the best way to fight off a cold or depression. Maybe we should just take some paracetamol and call it a day.”
Another participant, who apparently made the mistake of touching their toes after dipping them in the freezing water, said: “I feel like I’ve been cryogenically frozen and my toes might never come back to life. But at least we got a trophy to show for it.”
The event, however, drew a mixed response from the public, with some calling it a “real achievement” and others calling it “a publicity stunt gone too far”. One particularly cynical social media user commented: “Why not just lock yourselves in a fridge for a few hours and call it meditation? Or maybe just take a walk in a real, not freezing, beach and enjoy the sunshine and a good book?”
Despite the criticism, the event was hailed as a success and the company was awarded the title of Guinness World Record holder for the most people to take ice baths at the same time. We can only hope they have some warm towels and hot water bottles waiting for them at home.
In conclusion, we can all agree that ice baths are probably best reserved for bears, penguins, and mythical creatures, and that we should leave the crazy world records to them.
