Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Guinness passes on Philippino Penis Pruning Party

Guinness World Records officials distanced themselves from an event in the Philippines on May 7 that claimed to set the world record for most circumcisions.

Public health officials claimed that more than 1,500 boys underwent the free surgery in a sports stadium in the city of Marikina. Circumcision is a rite of passage for preteen boys in the Philippines.

But Guinness officials said Monday they wouldn't consider the so-called "circumcision party" for their record book.


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