BERKSHIRE, United Kingdom As the old saying goes, theres more than one way to dunk a cookie.
OK, so thats not how the saying goes. However, it is a bit nicer than the cat version, and the cat version doesnt give me a cute introduction to this video. Plus the whole idea of theres more than one way to dunk a cookie is necessary for this Guinness World Record-breaking video even to exist. But I digress.
Simon Berry, 24, decided that his calling in life was to perform the highest bungee jump in the world that ends with perfectly dunking a chocolate hobnob biscuit (or cookie to us Yanks) into a mug of tea at the full extension of the jump.
Spoiler alert: he did it. He jumped 240 feet 10 inches to break the previous record of 198 feet 8 inches, according to the Guinness World Records website. The difference is he does it with the grace and aplomb (and perhaps even a raised pinky) that is required when dipping cookies, donuts, biscotti and more into hot beverages. In fact, he spilled less hot beverage than I do when I sit still and try to dunk something.
It really is an impressive watch, and its probably the most British way to thrill seek that Ive ever seen.
OK, so thats not how the saying goes. However, it is a bit nicer than the cat version, and the cat version doesnt give me a cute introduction to this video. Plus the whole idea of theres more than one way to dunk a cookie is necessary for this Guinness World Record-breaking video even to exist. But I digress.
Simon Berry, 24, decided that his calling in life was to perform the highest bungee jump in the world that ends with perfectly dunking a chocolate hobnob biscuit (or cookie to us Yanks) into a mug of tea at the full extension of the jump.
Spoiler alert: he did it. He jumped 240 feet 10 inches to break the previous record of 198 feet 8 inches, according to the Guinness World Records website. The difference is he does it with the grace and aplomb (and perhaps even a raised pinky) that is required when dipping cookies, donuts, biscotti and more into hot beverages. In fact, he spilled less hot beverage than I do when I sit still and try to dunk something.
It really is an impressive watch, and its probably the most British way to thrill seek that Ive ever seen.
