Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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Kid challengers compete for Guinness World Record glory.
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Why Age 8+?
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Officially Amazing
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What's the Story?
OFFICIALLY AMAZING is a British television show that features folks from around the world attempting to set a Guinness World Record. Hosted by Ben Shires, and sometimes helped by other folks like Al Jackson and Haruka Karoda, each episode features challengers in-studio competing in specifically assigned challenges to see if they can beat each other and set a world record. Video presentations of attempts outside the studio to break an existing record (or regain a lost title) are also featured. From being the fastest person in the world to unroll toilet paper with one hand, to driving duos parallel parking at high speed in the tightest spaces possible, the records set here are for things that are both amazing and a little weird.
Is It Any Good?
This lighthearted and fun series features record-seekers performing different stunts in hopes of being judged a world record holder by the Guinness World Records organization. While some of these activities seem delightfully odd, others are also fascinating to watch. Host Ben Shire also adds some chuckles with his dry but funny style.
There are a few activities that could be potentially dangerous (like driving and parking cars at high speed) if folks try them at home. But outside of this, Officially Amazing offers a great chance to see the different kinds of talents people from all over the world have, and it gives people the chance to be certified the best at what they do.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the Guinness Book of World Records. What are some of the strangest challenges featured on Officially Amazing? What compelled challengers to start doing these activities?
Do you have a unique talent that you're really good at? Do you think you could hold a world record for it?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 9, 2017
- Cast : Ben Shire
- Network : Universal Kids
- Genre : Game Shows
- Character Strengths : Perseverance
- TV rating :
- Last updated : August 6, 2021
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