A bloke who attempted to break a world record by crying for an entire week was left "temporarily blind" as a result.
The Nigerian man, named Tembu Ebere, subjected himself to a non-stop |cry-a-thon" in an attempt to land himself a spot in the Guinness World Records.
Ebere, aka @237_towncryer, filmed himself wailing and grasping his head next to a live timer, which read two hours and seven minutes.
He told his followers: "Send me your problems I will be crying for you."
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His attempt gained more than 5.3million views and fans applauded his efforts – but things soon took a turn for the worst.
He was left battling headaches, had puffy eyes and a swollen face. According to the BBC, he even went temporarily blind for 45 minutes.
Speaking to the publication, he said: "I had to re-strategise and reduce my wailing."
It hasn't been confirmed how he went temporarily blind but the sensation can occur from headaches and a build-up of pressure inside the eye.
Despite his struggles, Ebere did not officially apply to Guinness World Records so his attempt won't be recognised, even though he posted it on social media.
A Guinness World Records spokesperson said: "To avoid disappointment, it is important to ensure that what you want to attempt is a valid record title and that you understand the guidelines."
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The news comes after a bloke broke the Guinness World Record for the world's longest moustache on a living person – measuring in at a whopping two feet and one inch.
Paul Slosar of Summerville, South Carolina, now holds the esteemed title after he had the length of his moustache verified at the National Beard and Mustache Championships in Casper, Wyoming in November last year.
The measurement of his lengthy 'English-style' facial hair was then submitted to Guinness World Records for official verification.
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