Women perform comedy gig at Mount Everest, bag world record

A video showing two women performing a comedy gig at the base camp of Mount Everest was posted on YouTube by Guinness World Records.

Published on: Jul 7, 2023, 17:22:41 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Guinness World Records (GWR) often takes to YouTube to share videos capturing people creating incredible records. Just like their latest share that shows how two women went to the base camp of Mount Everest to perform a comedy gig. And the best part is that they did it not just to create a record but also raise funds for an important cause.

The image shows the two women who went to the base camp of Mount Everest to perform a comedy gig. (YouTube/@guinnessworldrecords)

“Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn are better known as they comedy duo 'The Scummy Mummies'. They went to Everest Base Camp and performed a 32 minute comedy set to an audience of over 30 (unsuspecting) people,” GWR shared along with the video.

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What does the video show?

The video opens to show Gibson and Thorn sharing why they are keen on creating the record. They added that it is for an organisation that conducts research to find the reasons behind premature birth. As the video progresses, the women document their journey of visiting Nepal and then going to Mouth Everest Base Camp. The clip shows them performing their gig in front of a few people in freezing temperatures.

Take a look at the video of the unusual record created by the two women:

The video was posted a day ago. Since being shared, the clip has accumulated close to 10,000 views and the numbers are increasing. Additionally, the share has received several comments from people. Many expressed their wonder at the unusual record created by the duo.

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Here’s how YouTube users reacted to the video of two women visiting Mount Everest Camp to perform a comedy gig:

“I simply love your video style, truly refreshing and creative,” shared a YouTube user. “Now this is thinking WAY outside the box. I love it,” joined another. “That's the most unexpected record ever,” added a third. “Awesome,” wrote a fourth.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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