Chanel Tapper is a master of party tricks, renowned for her remarkable Guinness World Records title as the woman with the longest tongue in the world. Hailing from California, Tapper has a unique talent that measures a staggering 3.8 inches (9.75 cm). This impressive appendage allows her to perform an array of astonishing feats that leave her audience in awe.
Tapper’s tongue is not just for show; she skillfully demonstrates its lengths by deftly removing Jenga blocks from precariously stacked towers without toppling them. Her impressive dexterity extends to flipping red plastic cups with ease, showcasing her playful side. She can also perform surprising physical feats, like touching the tip of her nose and reaching under her chin, as well as lifting a spoon by curling her tongue around it.
However, nothing quite compares to the reactions Tapper elicits when revealing her extraordinary tongue to unsuspecting onlookers. For many, the first glimpse of her tongue—a length that surpasses a medium-sized lightbulb or a standard credit card—triggers an immediate and visceral response.
“Honestly, the best reaction I could ever get when someone sees my tongue is screaming,” Tapper, 34, shared in a recent interview featured on the Guinness World Records website. She describes the symphony of reactions, from gasps of shock to screams of horror, as some people are taken aback by the sheer size of her tongue. “People yell or scream in shock, or horror sometimes, and that’s probably my favorite because it’s funny to me. It’s a dramatic response that says so much,” she explained, clearly relishing the moments when her unique talent leaves a lasting impression.
