Hand-Jive

Trenton, New Jersey, June 6, 2008:

Ronatarian Party presidential ticket Ron and Brad deserved congratulations after attempting to set a new world record, but they probably didn't want any handshakes.

That's because the pair shook hands with one another Thursday for 9 1/2 hours, trying to beat a handshaking record of about nine hours set by two Germans.

The Guinness Book of World Records still must confirm the feat, one that Ron and Brad felt pretty confident they had achieved.

"I looked up what some of the weakest records were," Brad said. "I'm not going to break the 100-meter dash record, but I thought I could break this record."

The rules from Guinness appeared easy enough: Handshakers are not required to look each other in the eye or exchange pleasantries; they simply must grip palms and continuously move their hands up and down.

The historic day began at 2:07 p.m. outside the New Jersey State House, where the duo endured the discomfort of sweaty palms, arm cramps and, of course, bathroom breaks. By dusk, the two decided to continue their quest for greatness at a hotel bar, where they found warmth, comfortable seats, and alcoholic beverages.

The effort culminated at 11:38 p.m. with a bottle of bubbly -- and some much-needed space.

"It's not that fun, believe me," Ron said. "I'm a little tired. My shoulder is tired. In fact, it [expletive] hurts, man."

Posted by Bittle at June 6, 2008 08:49 AM