**EYE-POPPING SENSATION: Uruguayan Man Sets New Guinness World Record in Italy**
In a bizarre incident that has left medical professionals baffled and partygoers amazed, a Uruguayan man living in Italy has officially been recognized by Guinness World Records for his jaw-dropping, eye-popping party trick.
Marcelo Pereyra, 32, a native of Montevideo, Uruguay, now residing in Florence, Italy, stunned onlookers by popping his eyes out of their sockets and holding them in his hands for a staggering 10 seconds. The incredible feat, witnessed by a crowd of awestruck friends and family, has earned him a coveted spot in the prestigious Guinness World Records book.
According to eyewitnesses, Pereyra was in the middle of a lively dinner party when he casually announced, “Watch this!” and proceeded to pop his eyes out of their sockets like a pair of ripe grapes. The room fell silent, with some guests screaming in shock and others bursting into applause.
“I was just trying to impress my friends with a cool party trick,” Pereyra said in an interview. “I didn’t expect it to be a record-breaker! I mean, who needs to win a Nobel Prize when you can pop your eyes out?”
Guinness World Records officials verified the remarkable achievement, confirming that Pereyra’s eyes traveled a distance of 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) out of their sockets, a full 5 seconds longer than the previous record holder.
Pereyra’s eyes, which he claims are “now more flexible than ever,” have been declared the most protrudable in the world, shattering the previous record held by a contortionist from India.
The new record holder plans to celebrate by… well, trying not to blink for a week. “I’m just glad I don’t have to wear sunglasses to bed anymore,” Pereyra joked.
When asked about potential risks associated with his newfound fame, Pereyra shrugged, saying, “A guy’s gotta do what a guy’s gotta do. Besides, I’ve got a great optometrist on speed dial.”
The Guinness World Records certificate was presented to Pereyra at a special ceremony, where he was awarded a pair of novelty, extra-large novelty sunglasses to commemorate his achievement.
As Pereyra looked out at the crowd, his eyes firmly back in their sockets, he grinned and said, “This is just the beginning. Next, I’m going for the record of most consecutive hours spent watching cat videos.”
