Christmas is just around the corner, and people have already started gearing up for the festive season. While some are decorating their homes with lights and Christmas trees, others are indulging in shopping, and buying gifts for friends and family. Amid this, an American man has taken holiday decorations to a whole new level by capturing the attention of social media users. In a unique twist, Joel Strasser, known for blending Christmas spirit with his facial hair, has recently claimed a spot in the record books. His latest accomplishment involves adorning his beard with an astonishing 187 candy canes, turning his facial hair into a festive masterpiece.
Shared by the Guinness World Record on its Instagram handle, the video showcased the man meticulously affixing each candy cane to his beard one by one. After what seemed like a candy cane flurry, the magical moment arrived – Joel Strasser successfully attached all 187 Christmas-special candy canes to his beard, breaking the previous record and etching his name in Guinness World Records. The crowd erupted in applause and cheers as John proudly displayed his remarkable achievement.
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When asked about his unusual achievement, Joel Strasser told Guinness World Record, “I had to leave the candy canes in the wrapper because they are so brittle that they would just snap.” This record was a long-awaited goal for the American man, who strategically chose the Christmas season to showcase his creativity.
Joel, often referred to as the “beardament” master, is no stranger to festive beard decorations. Last year, he broke his record by attaching a staggering 710 Christmas baubles to his beard. To put this feat into perspective, it took him two and a half hours to attach the baubles, and another painful hour to remove them, according to a report by Guinness World Record.
Joel Strasser has been turning heads and breaking records since 2019 when he first introduced the internet to the trend of decorating beards. His passion for Christmas and his impressive beardaments have earned him several Guinness World Records titles over the years.
Apart from candy canes and baubles, the American man has set records for the most forks (126), chopsticks (520), and paper straws (534) in a beard. Each record-breaking attempt demands meticulous effort as Joel separates his beard into sections and attaches festive decorations.
In addition to securing his place in the Guinness World Records, John Candy Canes festive feat quickly became a social media sensation, with photos and videos spreading like wildfire. People from all corners of the globe expressed their delight at this lighthearted and festive accomplishment, emphasising the power of creativity and joy.