Frenchman speaks nonstop for 124 hours to set speech record - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 01-18-2009, 12:38 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/francerecordoffbeat

PERPIGNAN, France (AFP) – Frenchman Lluis Colet broke the world record for the longest speech after rambling nonstop for 124 hours about Spanish painter Salvador Dali, Catalan culture and other topics.

The 62-year-old Catalan and local government worker spoke for five straight days and four nights to set the record in the southern French town of Perpignan.

Three notaries were on hand to recognise the feat which allows Colet to enter it in the Guinness Book of Records.

The previous record was held by an Indian man who delivered a 120-hour speech.

Colet began speaking at Perpignan's railway station on Monday by reciting the works of famous authors or using some of his own writing. He also spoke profusely about Dali, a painter he admires, and Catalan culture.

Large crowds turned out in support of Colet, who received a rapturous applause at the end of his speech.

"This is a big day for me and I dedicate this record to all those who defend Catalan language and culture," he said, his voice fainter after five days of nonstop talking.

Colet had set the record once before in 2004 when he spoke for 48 straight hours.

Marvo301 · 01-18-2009, 12:59 AM

A future politician I think!!!!

catlover79 · 01-18-2009, 01:05 AM

Or informercial pitchman. Can't you just hear him yell: "BUT WAIT!! THERE'S MORE!!"

Big C · 01-18-2009, 01:13 AM

How long do you have to go in between taking breaths?

catlover79 · 01-18-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by FSU

How long do you have to go in between taking breaths?

Or eating your meals?

sara · 01-18-2009, 01:24 AM

Wow.... somebody really needs a hobby.

Marvo301 · 01-18-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Or informercial pitchman. Can't you just hear him yell: "BUT WAIT!! THERE'S MORE!!"

Yes I can. AND THAT'S NOT ALL!!!

catlover79 · 01-18-2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Yes I can. AND THAT'S NOT ALL!!!

Marvo301 · 01-18-2009, 02:12 AM

FOR THOSE WHO CALL IN THE NEXT FIFTEEN MINUTES WE WILL ALSO INCLUDE...

catlover79 · 01-18-2009, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

FOR THOSE WHO CALL IN THE NEXT FIFTEEN MINUTES WE WILL ALSO INCLUDE...

A DVD of The African Unicorn!!

Marvo301 · 01-18-2009, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

A DVD of The African Unicorn!!

Zoneboy · 01-18-2009, 02:38 AM

catlover79 · 01-18-2009, 03:44 PM

^

TripperFan · 01-18-2009, 03:56 PM

I'm sure I spent time in an elevator with this guy.....

catlover79 · 01-18-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

I'm sure I spent time in an elevator with this guy.....

I'm sure this guy was also a customer of mine a few times...

01-18-2009, 12:38 AM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Frenchman speaks nonstop for 124 hours to set speech record http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/francerecordoffbeat PERPIGNAN, France (AFP) – Frenchman Lluis Colet broke the world record for the longest speech after rambling nonstop for 124 hours about Spanish painter Salvador Dali, Catalan culture and other topics. The 62-year-old Catalan and local government worker spoke for five straight days and four nights to set the record in the southern French town of Perpignan. Three notaries were on hand to recognise the feat which allows Colet to enter it in the Guinness Book of Records. The previous record was held by an Indian man who delivered a 120-hour speech. Colet began speaking at Perpignan's railway station on Monday by reciting the works of famous authors or using some of his own writing. He also spoke profusely about Dali, a painter he admires, and Catalan culture. Large crowds turned out in support of Colet, who received a rapturous applause at the end of his speech. "This is a big day for me and I dedicate this record to all those who defend Catalan language and culture," he said, his voice fainter after five days of nonstop talking. Colet had set the record once before in 2004 when he spoke for 48 straight hours.
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01-18-2009, 12:59 AM	#2
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01-18-2009, 03:56 PM	#14
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01-18-2009, 01:05 AM	#3
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01-18-2009, 01:13 AM	#4
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