Meet The African Man With The Biggest Mouth In The World(photos) - Nairaland General

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Meet The African Man With The Biggest Mouth In The World(photos) by Redeakaa(op): 4:47am On Jan 15, 2019

I’ll leave the floor open for you to decide if it’s weird or a gift indeed to be grateful for. Meet Francisco Domingo Joaquim, a 28-year-old Angolan who has the world’s largest mouth.

Measuring over six and a half inches across, Joaquim’s mouth is so wide that he can fit an entire 330ml can of soda in his mouth, sideways, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Nicknamed the “Angolan Jaw of Awe” in his home country, Joaquim has his genetics to thank for this unusual gift.

He suffers from a connective tissues disorder, which gives him the capability to have such a girth. In 2010, at the age of 20, Joaquim, popularly known as Chiquinho, put his skills to the test when he competed in “Big Mouth” competition in Rome.

Contestants had the task of cramming their mouths with a variety of items including beer bottles, coffee cups, and saucers but no one could beat Joaquim’s, who was able to fit a 330ml can of Coca-Cola into his malleable mouth.

He later performed such amazing acts on the streets of Angolan capital, Luanda, and gradually, he was sought after by the media. Joaquim, out of this media attention, was invited to be on an Italian TV to showcase his skills. Reports said the crowd was simply amazed by what he did – he popped a can in and out of his mouth 14 times under one minute.

Researchers working with the Guinness Book of World Record discovered Joaquim while scouring YouTube for new talents. They later followed him to his hometown in Angola. Since then, he has become a sensation on social media as his incredible feats continue to be shared on various platforms.

Remaining unbeaten since 2010, the young man had said that it was a “dream come true” to be honoured by Guinness World Records. Since its inception in 1955, the Guinness Book of World Records has served as a definitive source for vetting human records and achievement, and many people today actively look to have their names entered into the record book.