Guinness Book of World Records

Longest Fingernails – Stan Metzger of Fort Wayne, Indiana

Stan grew out his nails to a combined length of 41 feet. That’s over four feet per nail!

Firmest Ultimatum – Alison Metzger of Fort Wayne, Indiana

When Stan Metzger’s fingernails reached a combined 30 feet in length, his wife, Alison, threatened to leave him if he didn’t cut his nails. Stan refused to cut them and, true to her word, Alison divorced him.

Most Uncomfortable High School Reunion – Central High, Fort Wayne, Indiana

“No one had seen Stan for a while,” reports one alumnus. “And when he walked into the gym, it was so upsetting. I mean, he was always an odd guy. But the nail thing really came out of nowhere.”

Most Traumatic Match.com Date – Stan Metzger and Tanya Jenkins, Fort Wayne, Indiana

“Stan’s profile picture didn’t show his nails,” reports Ms. Jenkins. “When he walked into the Ruby Tuesdays, with those crazy, gnarly nails raised over his head, I started screaming. We all started screaming.”

Greatest Irony – Stan Metzger of Fort Wayne, Indiana

For thirty years, Stan alienated friends and family in his blind pursuit of the fingernail record. He eventually managed to achieve his dream. But when the Guinness Book arrived at his apartment, his nails had grown so long, he found himself unable to open it.

Longest Motorcycle Wheelie – Stan Metzger of Fort Wayne, Indiana

Dude rocked it for over ten miles!