**Father and Son Celebrate Record-Breaking ‘Doctor Who’ Collection – Just What the World Needed**
In a splendid display of astounding priorities, a father-son duo from Nowhereville, USA, has officially earned a spot in the Guinness World Records for their remarkable collection of ‘Doctor Who’ memorabilia. The collection, which consists of over 10,000 items—including action figures, TARDIS models, and enough vintage magazines to pave a small road—marks an unprecedented milestone that no one had previously deemed necessary.
The collection began as a delightful pastime, with father Gary “Who-zer” Thompson introducing his now-18-year-old son, Tim, to the wondrous world of time travel and Daleks. As their obsession grew, they apparently thought they needed to gather every conceivable piece of ‘Doctor Who’ paraphernalia known to mankind. After all, nothing says “I love you” like several thousand collectibles cluttering the living room, right?
In a recently released statement, Gary expressed his elation: “This is a dream come true. I always told Tim that one day he would be the proud owner of an extensive collection that could potentially serve as a home for unwanted Christmas presents.” Ah yes, because every parent aims to raise a child capable of not only taking up space but also setting world records for an obsession that most people barely acknowledge.
In an astonishing twist of fate, the Thompsons noticed that not a single other family on Earth had dedicated themselves to hoarding every available ‘Doctor Who’ item. This, of course, led them to the brilliant idea of pursuing world record status. Their first thought was not about, say, saving the planet or volunteering at a local shelter, but instead about how many oversized sonic screwdrivers it would take to achieve fame.
The collection itself has its own designated room, which Gary has affectionately dubbed the “Whovian Sanctum.” The décor is a delightful cacophony of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey goodness that could bewilder even the most fervent ‘Doctor Who’ enthusiasts. One local who had the misfortune of wandering into the Sanctum remarked, “I thought I was stepping into a museum dedicated to mildly interesting pop culture; neither elegant nor practical.”
For the Thompsons, the biggest challenge beyond differentiating various Doctor’s regenerations or even finding space amidst all the clutter has been convincing the neighbors that collecting ‘Doctor Who’ memorabilia is actually a socially acceptable hobby. In fact, what could be more fulfilling than winning a world record when you can triumph over such trivial matters as social stigma and personal hygiene?
In a heartfelt community gathering, the whole neighborhood came together to celebrate the achievement—mostly out of sheer disbelief that this was what Gary and Tim had chosen as their legacy. “I mean, I guess it is nice to know that when the apocalypse arrives, they’ll be well-equipped to barter with the aliens,” noted one neighbor.
Congratulations, Thompson family! Your world record is undoubtedly a significant contribution to the annals of human achievement. Somewhere, amid hunger crises, climate change, and political unrest, there’s now an extraordinary achievement to remind us of what truly matters: time travel fandom, action figures, and the glorious pursuit of utter absurdity.
