Uruguayan man Williams Martin Sanchez Lopez has claimed the world record for biggest eyeball pop, according to Guinness World Records
Williams is able to pop his eyeballs out of his skull — a phenomenon known as protrusion — by 0.74 inches
The father of four, who currently lives in Milan, said he first discovered the unique talent when he was a child
A man from Uruguay now holds a unique record — biggest eyeball pop!
Williams Martin Sanchez Lopez has the ability to relax the muscles around his eyeballs, enabling him to safely push them forward away from his skull, per Guinness World Records. The result is a startling and cartoonish eye-bulging effect, technically known as protrusion.
Williams’ eyeballs can currently protrude up to 0.74 inches out of his skull, per the outlet.
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The father of four, who currently lives in Milan for his job in logistics, told Guinness that he first discovered he had the special ability when he was a child.
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“It started when I was a kid,” he recalled. “I could basically move the upper and lower part of the muscles around my eyes, [and] over time I perfected my skill until at last I was able to move the eye completely out of its socket.”
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He went on to say that the trick is “funniest” when he does it on someone who “doesn’t realize what they’re about to see.”
“They basically jump two meters high,” he joked, adding that people are typically “stunned.”
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While speaking to Guinness, Williams said that his eye-popping ability pairs well with his goofy personality.
“I’m a person who likes to kid around and laugh, so the fact that I can pop out my eyes — let’s say that it’s a very different point of view in general,” he said.
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Williams maintains a public Instagram account in which he showcases his special talent to his more than 485,000 followers. He also often responds to fan requests to say specific names while performing the trick.
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And while Williams enjoys his world record, his loved ones are confident it won’t go to his head.
“I don’t think my father could ever change because of a record, because he’s always been a kind and altruistic person,” his daughter Rosa told Guinness.
“I’m very proud of my dad, I believe in him, I always knew he could do it and he’s had a beautiful journey,” she added.
While Williams holds the overall world title for farthest eyeball pop, American Kim Goodman holds the title specifically for women. The outlet reports that she can pop out her eyeballs by a distance of 0.47 inches.
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