Cook-a-thon: Chef Smith regrets faking Guinness World Record
In an emotional televised interview, celebrated Ghanaian Chef, Ebenezer Smith, broke down in tears as he apologized for faking a Guinness World Record certificate.
Smith had claimed to hold the record for the longest individual cooking marathon but was exposed when Guinness World Records confirmed the certificate was counterfeit.
With remorse, Smith acknowledged his deceit and expressed deep regret for his actions.
“I’m so sorry, I don’t deserve to live,” he said, pleading for forgiveness from Ghanaians and the global community. Smith attributed his desperation to his struggles to make a living, stating, “My quest to earn a living landed me this way.”
The apology has sparked a mix of reactions, with some praising Smith’s courage in owning up to his mistake while others demand consequences for his deception.
Chef Smith held a press conference to announce his alleged achievement of breaking the world record for the longest cooking marathon. He presented a certificate purporting to be from Guinness World Records as evidence of his feat.
Guinness World Records Limited’s PR Manager, Madalyn Bielfeld, quickly disputed Chef Smith’s claim, stating that the organization had received no application from him.
She confirmed that Alan Fisher of Ireland remains the genuine record holder, having cooked for 119 hours, 57 minutes, and 16 seconds in Matsue, Shimane, Japan, from September 28 to October 3, 2023.
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