Inspired by Juan Mann's Free Hugs video Guinness World Records is looking to establish a new world record for the Most Couples Hugging in One Minute and are calling on YouTube users to help them succeed.



So if you fancy helping share the love and make it into the Guinness World Records Book in the process, be at St Pancras International Station early on November 12, which – as it happens – is also Guinness World Records Day 2009. In the spirit of research, Guinness World Records Editor-In-Chief, Craig Glenday, headed down to the home of the Eurostar in London to test the waters with nothing more than a Free Hugs sign for protection.








"I really wasn't expecting many people to take me up on the offer, given how
miserable most early morning commuters seem to be," said Craig. "But after
about 10 minutes of no reactions whatsoever, I got my first hug - a group
hug, in fact, by a gang of lovely old ladies! Then the flood gates opened,
and dozens came forward for a cuddle."



Alongside the Most Couples Hugging attempt, November 12 will see a mass cheerleading event in the US, an attempt to bake a giant gingerbread man in Norway, a biggest bikini parade bid in Australia, concrete block chopping in Mexico, pickled egg eating in Scotland and a bus-pulling with the hair attempt in England.




"The idea of the day is to spread the word and the joy of record-breaking around the world," explains Craig, "and get as many people as possible setting or breaking records in a single day. It's costs nothing to have your record ratified by GWR, and it's open to anyone in the world. It's a great way to raise money for charity, too - we help raise millions of pounds every year."




Keep your eyes on the Guinness World Records channel for updates on their plans, and remember: if you want to be a record breaker, head down to St Pancras International on November 12.




Have fun,


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