Norme, an Irish-Australian YouTuber, has captured the internet’s attention with his audacious attempt to break the world record for staying awake.
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Known for his diverse content and engaging videos, Norme’s recent challenge to remain awake for 12 days has put him in the spotlight and sparked discussions online.
Early Days and Rise to Fame
Norme, born on November 5, 2004, began his YouTube journey in December 2020 under the username RNemo.
Initially, he focused on remixing popular memes and viral videos. Since then, Norme has evolved his content to include a broader range of topics.
His videos now feature reviews, ratings of various items, and creative takes on popular media characters. He has accumulated over 1.21 million subscribers and 361.7 million views across his 413 uploads.
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A New Challenge: Staying Awake for 12 Days
In August 2024, Norme took on a new and controversial challenge: attempting to stay awake for 12 days straight.
His live broadcast run for over 246 hours, which translates to more than 10 days of continuous wakefulness. However, on August 11 2024, he revealed that YouTube banned his channel before he could break the record.
While Guinness World Records no longer monitors this particular record due to health concerns, Norme’s attempt brings attention to the previously recognized record held by Randy Gardner, who stayed awake for 264.4 hours (11 days and 24 minutes) in 1964.
The current record, set by Robert McDonald in 1986, stands at 453 hours 40 minutes (18 days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes).
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