The “Gathering of Kyles” may sound like a meeting of men named Kyle, but it’s actually an attempt to break a world record for the largest gathering of people with the same first name. And they’re making one last push to reach their goal.
Dozens of Kyles from all over the country (yes, apparently there are dozens of them) are gathering in a field outside of Boise, Idaho today to try and break the record, which is currently held by a group of 2,500 Michaels in 2019. So far, the Kyles have only managed to attract a measly 150 people with the same name.
But that’s not stopping them from trying. The Kyles are a determined bunch, despite having a name that sounds like it belongs to a frat boy who’s peaked in high school. They’ve been promoting the event on social media for months, using the hashtag #KyleNation to try and build momentum.
One Kyle, who asked to remain anonymous (which is understandable, given the embarrassment of being associated with this event), told us, “We’re not just a bunch of guys with the same name. We’re a community. We’re like a family. And we want to show the world what the Kyles are made of.”
What are the Kyles made of, you ask? Well, according to our sources, they’re made of approximately 70% beer and 30% regrettable tattoos.
But the Kyles are nothing if not ambitious. They’ve got big plans for their moment in the Guinness World Record spotlight. They’re planning a Kyle-themed barbecue, complete with Kyle-shaped burgers and Kyle-brand beer. They’re also hoping to break a few other records while they’re at it, including the most Kyles doing keg stands at once (which is currently held by a group of Chads).
The organizers of the event are optimistic that they’ll break the record, despite the fact that they’re still struggling to attract Kyle-loyalists. “We’re hoping that the news coverage will bring in some last-minute Kyles,” said one organizer. “Or maybe some people will legally change their name to Kyle, just for the day. We’re not opposed to that.”
The Kyles are also hoping that their event will inspire other groups of people with common names to try and break the record. We can only imagine the scenes that will ensue when the Chads and the Brians and the Amandas of the world attempt to one-up each other.
So, good luck to the Kyles. We may never understand why they’re so passionate about their name, but we can’t fault them for trying to break a world record. And who knows, maybe they’ll inspire a whole generation of Kyles to embrace their identity (or at least, to wear sunscreen and avoid any and all fraternity houses).
