**RECORD-BREAKING BRIT LOSES MIND OVER MONOPOLY**
In a shocking turn of events, 32-year-old Nigel P. Bottomsworth of Birmingham, England has officially been crowned the Monopoly Mad King of the World after amassing a mind-boggling collection of 4,379 Monopoly-related items, shattering the previous Guinness World Record.
The astonishing assortment, which took Bottomsworth over 20 years to curate, includes 2,145 different Monopoly boards, 1,023 Monopoly-themed t-shirts, 512 Monopoly keychains, and a staggering 699 Monopoly posters, including a rare 1985 “Italian Riviera” edition signed by the artist.
But that’s not all – Bottomsworth’s collection also boasts an impressive array of Monopoly-themed household items, including a Monopoly-branded toaster that can toast up to 12 slices at once, a Monopoly-shaped swimming pool that can hold up to 10,000 gallons of water, and even a Monopoly-printed hot tub that plays a continuous loop of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” in the background.
The record-breaking enthusiast, who claims to have spent over £100,000 on his beloved collection, said, “I’ve always been fascinated by the game of Monopoly. I mean, who wouldn’t want to bankrupt their friends and family while accumulating vast fortunes? It’s the perfect game! And now, I’ve got the Guinness World Record to prove it.”
When asked what inspired his incredible collection, Bottomsworth replied, “I think it all started when I was a kid. My grandma used to play Monopoly with me for hours on end. I was hooked from the very first ‘Do Not Pass Go’ card. And from that day on, I was determined to collect every single piece of Monopoly memorabilia I could get my hands on.”
Guinness World Records officials were on hand to verify the incredible collection, and after a thorough tally, declared Bottomsworth the new record holder.
As for what’s next for the Monopoly mogul, Bottomsworth has already announced plans to open the world’s first-ever Monopoly Museum, where fans can come and marvel at his incredible collection. “I’m thinking of charging an entrance fee of £50 per person,” he said with a grin. “It’ll be worth it, trust me. I’ve got a Monopoly-themed funhouse, a Monopoly-branded cafeteria, and even a Monopoly-shaped gift shop. It’ll be the ultimate destination for any Monopoly fan!”
In related news, Bottomsworth’s neighbors have reported finding Monopoly-themed items spilling out of his house and onto the streets, causing a traffic jam of epic proportions. When asked about the chaos, Bottomsworth simply shrugged and said, “Hey, someone’s got to keep the Monopoly spirit alive!”
