World Record Breaking Whoopee Cushion

[SillyJokes]

Yes, you heard it here first.

We are building a giant whoopee cushion which we think will be a World Record at 2 metres across and we are planning to use it to raise money for Comic Relief.

If anyone has any idea how we can get the most publicity from this cunning stunt I would love to hear it.

Blog on the topic here

http://www.sillyjokes.co.uk/world-record-whoopee/wrwhoopee.html

[Ozzy]

I am sure BBC1, Local TV and Radio will all be interested in thsi, aswell as the Comic Relief crew themselves would like to get you all on TV for the night!

[10 Yetis]

Sillyjokes,

If you let me know the area you are based in I will send across a short list of all the key media for you (FOC - as its for charity!) and contact details.

I think it will be a winner idea! Need a press release? (again FOC) *

*Just so i don't offend anyone FOC stands for 'free of charge'. Sorry to all the grannies who i accidentally just taught how to suck eggs!

[Eagle]

Now... what about one at 10 metres across? - I'd like to hear the sound from that!!! :shock:

[SillyJokes]

Believe me, 2m is a big whoopee cushion - taller than a person standing!

Plus it was the widest latex I could get at short notice.

10Yeti's you are most kind. We are based in Northamptonshire although I am hoping to be able to get the little story to go national.

[Ozzy]

I was introduced to a local reported the other day. I've dropped him an email with your info so hopefully he'll get in touch! Let me know.

ATB

[SillyJokes]

Thanks for that, Ozzy, your man has helped me out already and I have a spot revueing Sunday papers on local radio plus he is trying some other TV contacts.

I have completed the cushion now and it is a whopper

Blog on the topic here

http://www.sillyjokes.co.uk/world-record-whoopee/wrwhoopee.html

[SillyJokes]

Slight update - we are going to be on ITV Anglia News either tonight or tomorrow and look out for us in the Towcester and Brackley Post newspaper.

Northampton Chron bloke couldn't come due to snow.

If you need any dressing up stuff for Comic Relief remember we are giving a percentage to that charity on red stuff from our site.

http://www.sillyjokes.co.uk

[coxadmin]

The giant whoopee cushion was on tonight's 6pm Anglia news. Wow!!!

[SillyJokes]

Woo Hoo! The cushion goes from strength to strength.

The official 'sitting' is going to be on Tuesday March 8th, 4pm at Silverstone Circuit

This should attract more media coverage because it is a proper event.

The news team from Radio 1's Chris Moyles Show are coming so that will help get other media along.

If you are in the area why not come along, bring your kids and see a World Record being made and maybe appear on TV (since I hope to get Anglia back and LookEast and, if I can, even go National).

If you want to help make a change in Africa and the UK sponsor the cushion or donate online at Red Nose Day
http://www.rednoseday.com

- don't be shy contact me via the website or of course donate online

[gary]

That's great news - well done! :)

[MikeH]

Well done Sillyjokes and good work to all the forum members that have helped with contacts. I hope that they show it on the national show as well.

Mike.

[SillyJokes]

I feel so proud and excited. We are creators of the world's biggest whoopee cushion - official!

We have a framed certificate and everything - it can go with our giant novelty cheques from the eCommerce awards last year.

It was an unbelievable moment which hopefully will be broadcast on Central tonight and Anglia TV Closer to Home tomorrow, plus will get mentioned in connection with the Chris Moyles Red Nose Rally.

Oh what a day, I'm shattered.

[gary]

Congratulations! Where are the photos? ;)

[SillyJokes]

Jeepers I haven't had time to eat yet, and I'm on Radio Cambridge in a moment before going out to a parents evening.

Pictures tomorrow, promise.

[MikeH]

Just heard the whoppee cushion on the Chris Moyles show. Well done again.

Mike.

[SillyJokes]

Here's picture of us setting off the cushion with Radio 1 people Dom and Carrie from the Chris Moyles Show

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/rednose/gallery_tue/19.shtml