**BREAKING: Iowa Museum Owner’s Spoon Collection Reaches Astronomical 38,162 – And Counting!**
DES MOINES, IOWA – In a shocking turn of events, local museum owner and self-proclaimed “Spoon Enthusiast” Agnes P. Bottomsworth has announced that her extensive collection of spoons has officially surpassed the staggering number of 38,162!
According to sources close to the eccentric collector, Agnes began her spoon collecting journey back in 1987, when she stumbled upon a peculiarly shaped soup spoon at a garage sale in rural Iowa. From that moment on, she was hooked. “I just couldn’t get enough of ’em!” exclaimed Agnes, sporting a sparkly spoon-shaped brooch on her lapel.
The sheer magnitude of Agnes’ spoon collection has left experts baffled and the general public bewildered. “I’ve seen some impressive collections in my day, but this one takes the cake… or should I say, the soup?” chuckled Dr. Emily Spooner, a leading authority on spoonology (yes, that’s a real thing now).
The collection, which spans over 375 different types of spoons from around the world, includes:
* 12,456 teaspoons from various continents
* 8,732 dinner spoons with peculiarly shaped handles
* 4,219 baby spoons with built-in rattles
* 3,145 antique spoons with mysterious symbols etched onto them
* And a staggering 9,610 novelty spoons shaped like animals, cartoon characters, and even a spoon that looks suspiciously like Elvis Presley
Agnes’ museum, aptly named “The Spoon-tacular Experience,” has become a hotspot for spoon enthusiasts and curiosity seekers alike. Visitors can marvel at the sheer scale of the collection, take part in spoon-themed workshops, and even enjoy a spoon-tasting experience (don’t ask).
When asked about her plans for the future, Agnes coyly hinted at a possible Guinness World Record attempt: “I’m aiming for 50,000 spoons by the end of the year! My friends think I’m crazy, but I’m just getting started!”
In related news, local spoon manufacturers have reported a sudden surge in demand, and Spoon-conomists predict a potential Spoon-pocalypse in the near future.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story, and in the meantime, if you have any spare spoons lying around, you know who to contact!
