Ep 14. Guinness World Records
- TV-G
- January 1, 1999
- 22 min
In this episode of The Red Green Show, entitled "Guinness World Records," the lovable Canadian handyman Red Green and his gang of misfit friends attempt to break some world records. The show opens with Red and his nephew Harold sitting in their lodge, discussing the concept of Guinness World Records. They decide that they want to break some records of their own, and hilarity ensues.
First up, Red attempts to break the world record for the most consecutive successful coin tosses. He seems to be doing well at first, but then a power outage causes him to lose count and start over. Meanwhile, Harold tries to break the record for the most baseballs caught with a bucket on his head - a record which turns out to be much harder than it sounds.
Next, Red tries to break the record for the world's largest ball of duct tape. He enlists the help of a local school, promising them that they'll get to keep the ball once the record is broken. However, things quickly spiral out of control as the students become too enthusiastic about the project, causing the ball to grow out of control and threaten to take over the school.
Meanwhile, Harold decides to attempt to break the record for the most consecutive hours spent sitting on a toilet. He sets up his own little bathroom in the lodge, complete with snacks, a television, and a book to read. However, as the hours pass, he begins to come to some uncomfortable realizations about his own life.
Back at the school, Red and the kids are still struggling with the giant ball of duct tape. It's so big that it's become sentient, and it seems to have a mind of its own. Red tries to rope in some help from the rest of the lodge members, but they're all too busy with their own world record attempts - including Mike, who is attempting to break the record for the most people crammed into a phone booth.
As the chaos continues to escalate, Red and Harold begin to realize that maybe breaking world records isn't quite as easy as it looks. When they finally come to their senses and call off all their attempts, they're left with a giant mess and some valuable life lessons about pride and humility.
Overall, "Guinness World Records" is a fun, lighthearted episode of The Red Green Show that showcases both the hilarity and the pitfalls of attempting to break world records. Fans of the show will enjoy watching their favorite characters get into all sorts of mischief, while newcomers will appreciate the show's unique sense of humor and quirky characters.