World Record

A character tries to break a world record. Usually they fail.

Soap

Appearances

• Soap: Season 3, episode 14 (1980). Burt tries to break a world record so he can leave a legacy when he dies, but every attempt he makes fails.
• Herman's Head: Season 1, episode 10, "Near Death Wish" (1991). After a co-worker suddenly dies, Herman decides to make his mark on the world by breaking the world record for doing the most work in one sitting. He falls short, but since he stayed awake the whole time, he ended up setting a record for going the longest without sleep.
• 3rd Rock from the Sun: Season 3, episode 22, "Just Your Average Dick" (1998). When August tries throw away a soda can, Harry takes it and tells her he's trying to set a world record for collecting cans. When she asks him how many he has so far, he says he has one.