At the very beginning of a relationship, lovers do not want to leave for a minute. They are drawn to each other. I want to touch my beloved person as often as possible, hug him, kiss him. During this period, it seems to partners that they will be able to turn mountains.
It is not surprising that some couples want to stand out from the crowd of such lovers and perpetuate their names. The easiest and most enjoyable way is to set a joint record for the longest kiss. So, at least, it seems at first glance.
But not everyone can kiss for two, five, ten hours in a row. Only those who have set a specific goal are able to withstand. In most cases, the strongest motivation is not feelings, but money (prize for victory) and the pursuit of fame.
Below is the ranking of the longest kisses in the world, many of them are in the Guinness Book of Records, if you go to find out how long they last - read our article.
10.17 days, 10 hours and 30 minutes (with five-minute breaks every hour)
The longest kiss lasted two and a half weeks: 17 days, 10 hours and 30 minutes. The record was set by a young couple from Chicago. Of course, this was a "lite" option. Each hour, partners could rest for five minutes.
Also, they were allocated two hours a day for personal needs. At this time, they could have a snack or a little nap. This victory did not pass without a trace for the couple.
After the end of the competition, the partners were admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of "exhaustion." It is known that after this event the lovers broke up.
9.29 hours 37 minutes
Mark and Roberta Griswold proved that there is also room for kisses in marriage. In 1998, they won a contest held in Michigan.
The conditions were very harsh. The partners had to kiss each other while standing. You couldn’t open your lips, drink, eat or even visit the restroom.
Several couples fought for the grand prize. Someone was tired, someone complained of leg pain. One couple did have to provide medical care.
As a result, two pairs remained. Grizzwolds lasted a little longer than their rivals, by 22 minutes. Their record was 29 hours 37 minutes. However, both couples received a prize - a romantic trip to Paris for a whole week.
8.30 hours and 45 minutes
The grizzlywords were not champions for long; in 1999 their record was broken.
Karmit Subera and Dror Orpaz participated in a similar competition. They kissed in Tel Aviv Square, in front of the whole city.
Of course, its inhabitants watched with bated breath for Karmit and Dror. They wanted the couple to win and set a new world record.
"There will be something to tell grandchildren", - approximately every resident of Tel Aviv reasoned like this. Their kiss lasted 30 hours, 45 minutes.
7.30 hours 59 minutes 27 seconds
Rich Langley and Louise Aldomovar decided to surpass the 1999 record. This happened in 2002. They thought they could last 31 hours. That's just the partners did not have the shutter speed and 33 seconds to the cherished figure. Their record is 30 hours 59 minutes 27 seconds.
Rich and Louise still won. True, it ended disastrously for them. After the contest, the lovers went to the hospital. The desire to become famous almost turned into a tragedy for them.
An interesting fact about kisses. People who are too keen on kisses live less. After a series of studies, scientists found that passionate kisses are the cause of high blood pressure and increased heart rate. 1.5 minutes of kisses reduce life expectancy by 1 minute.
6. 31 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds
Andrea Sarti and Anna Chen met before deciding on such a desperate act. Lovers dreamed of playing a magnificent wedding. Despite their age (Andrea - 37 years old, Anna - 30), they still could not accumulate the required amount.
When they found out about the kissing contest, they hastened to take part. On February 16, 2004, a marathon was held in the city of Vicenza. Andrea and Anna were able to reach the goal. Their kiss lasted 18 minutes longer than the record in 2002. They were kissing 31 hours, 18 minutes, 33 secondsuntil Andrea became ill.
Doctors helped the man, for some time he had to lie down with an oxygen mask on his face. Victory brought lovers 13 thousand dollars.
5.13 hours and 30 minutes
Already in 2005, the record was broken. British couple in love James Belshaw and Sophia Severin lasted 12 minutes longer than the previous record holders, their kiss lasted 31 hours and 30 minutes. Unfortunately, nothing more is known about them.
Interesting facts about kisses. According to statistics, every person in his life spends 20160 minutes on this pleasant occupation. This is 336 hours, 14 days. Of course, do not forget that the data are averaged. Someone did not live up to his first kiss, but for someone he was the last.
So in 2009, a misfortune happened with a student at the University of Wales. The girl died after the first kiss. 18-year-old Gemma was very modest and shy. After her lover Daniel took the first step towards rapprochement and kissed the girl, she lost consciousness. The guy called an ambulance, but Gemma no longer needed help. She has passed away.
4. 46 hours, 24 minutes and 9 seconds
In 2011, a kisses marathon was held in Thailand for the first time. The record numbers were impressive - 46 hours, 24 minutes and 9 seconds. The victory was won by a married couple. Their names are unknown, since a year later this record was broken, and the data in the Guinness Book of Records was updated.
There were very strict rules at the competition. One of the requirements: to confirm that the relationship is not fictitious. Either spouses or lovers could take part in the competition. A good prize was offered for winning the competition.
3. 50 hours
In 2017, the American Dilini Jayasuria won the competition of kisses. It was not quite traditional. Her partner was the KIA Optima LX.
The competition was held by an American radio station. The main prize is a car. Everyone could take part. According to the terms of the competition, it was necessary to kiss the car, the winner received it for personal use.
Dilini lasted the longest - 50 hours. Participants were allowed to rest every hour for 10 minutes, and they were periodically swapped.
2. 50 hours, 20 minutes and 1 second
February 14, 2012 in the competition of kisses won an unusual couple. Tanakorn Sittyamtong and Nontavat Yarengasornisin - homosexuals from Thailand. At the time of the competition, they had been dating for 3 years.
Young people won the competition with harsh conditions. Sleep and food are prohibited. It was allowed to visit the toilet, but only so that the kiss did not break. Men kissed 50 hours, 20 minutes and 1 second. It was worth it.
Lovers received gifts worth 6 thousand dollars: two rings with diamonds, a sum of money, a gift certificate for a vacation in a prestigious hotel.
Later it turned out that this couple of gays participated in the competition with good intentions. Tanakorn's mother was ill and needed a large sum of money for treatment.
1. 58 hours, 35 minutes and 58 seconds
The longest kiss in history lasted 58 hours, 35 minutes and 58 seconds. This record was set by guard Ekkahai and housewife Laksana.
The contest was again held in Thailand, again on Valentine's Day. 9 couples participated, among them were even pensioners.
Ekkahai and Laxana not only broke the previous record, they exceeded it by 8 hours. It's been 6 years, but so far no one dares to try themselves in this difficult matter.
The champions after the contest ended up in the hospital, but they won a valuable prize (3 thousand dollars and two diamond rings), and also became famous all over the world.