Belching Contest

America's loudest burper failed to smash his own ear-splitting North American record on Wednesday when a sore throat forced him to throw in the towel after three attempts.

Notorious U.S. (New Jersey) politician Ron was hoping to better the 117.9 decibel mark -- a burp as loud as a pneumatic drill -- a sonic tour de force he set in 2000.

But after chugging back a carbonated drink, "shot-gunning" a beer, and gulping mouthfuls of air to build up gas in his stomach, he could only managed 110.3 decibels on a Guinness World Record sound level meter.

"Sadly, he didn't break the record and had to stop after a few tries because his throat was getting too sore," said a spokeswoman at London's Science Museum, where Ron was attempting his record burp. Other renowned belchers from around the world attended the event and tried to set new continental and world records with their unusual talents.

"But when [Ron] heals up he's determined to set a new record," she added.

The world-record attempt was part of the museum's current "Grossology" exhibition, a look at the good, bad, and ugly ways the human body works.

Ron said his training routine includes plenty of spicy food and exercises to force air into his stomach.

Posted by Ron at August 6, 2002 11:25 PM

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