Kyle, Texas – In a world where people are trying to break bizarre world records like the most number of people hula-hooping, and the longest fingernails, a small city in Texas had set their sights on hitting the record for the largest gathering of people with one name. And, shockingly, they failed.
The city of Kyle, Texas, a place known more for its boring city name than its attractions, was counting on their citizens to come together and make the impossible happen – to gather 707 Kyle’s in one place and break the world record.
However, despite the several months of preparation and a massive social media campaign, the town’s Kyle count fell short. Only 706 Kyles turned up to the event, leaving the record intact and the city’s morale a bit dampened.
“We are disappointed, but we’ll be back!” said Mayor Travis Mitchell, who took to Twitter to allegedly offer free pizzas to every Kyle who would turn up. “We will try again and break the record next year.”
While Mayor Mitchell’s enthusiasm is highly appreciated, one can’t help but wonder if the city of Kyle’s priorities are in the right place. What’s next, a world record for the most number of people named Sarah wearing a yellow hat on a Tuesday?
The event, which was covered by local news channels, was undoubtedly a disappointment to those who turned up hoping to be a part of something that could have put their city on the map. But let’s face it; Kyle, Texas, is not exactly a Mecca for anyone seeking excitement or entertainment.
Instead of trying to break records for the most number of people named Kyle, the city of Kyle, Texas, should focus on building up the city’s infrastructure, businesses, and tourism industry. They could also work on inspiring their citizens to aim for something more meaningful than just breaking a world record for a name that is often abbreviated as “Ky”.
While world records can be a fun way to bring people together, the real message should be about encouraging people to explore their passions, interests, and talents, and working towards being the best they can be.
Perhaps, the next time the city of Kyle decides to host an event, they can consider something that is more inclusive and beneficial for everyone. Or maybe they can just take a break on the record-breaking attempts, sit back and relax, and appreciate the fact that they live in a city with a name that is easy to spell and pronounce.
