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Catty1
09-17-2008, 10:32 PM
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/080916/koddities/brite_world_records
World's shortest man, leggiest woman meet in London's famed Trafalgar Square

Tue Sep 16, 3:02 PM

By Nancy Zuckerbrod, The Associated Press

LONDON - Trafalgar Square routinely serves as a stage for mimes, jugglers and other acts, but the tourist attraction drew an exceptionally curious crowd Tuesday when the shortest man who can walk met the woman with the longest legs.

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He Pingping, of China, stands precisely two feet 5.37 inches tall. The 20-year-old was born with a type of dwarfism.

He called Svetlana Pankratova's legs "very beautiful."

The two met, with He standing at Pankratova's knees, to publicize the release of "Guinness World Records 2009." This year's version of the popular book is due out Wednesday.

Pankratova, who is Russian but lives in Spain, has legs that are nearly 52 inches or 132 centimetres long. Her upper body has nearly typical proportions, giving her a giraffe-like appearance.

Dressed in a bright-blue mini-dress and low-heeled pumps, Pankratova, 36, said she liked her legs, though they can complicate things. "It's hard to find clothes, especially pants," she said.

She isn't the tallest woman on record. Sandy Allen, of Shelbyville, Ind., who died recently, held that title, according to the book. And He is the smallest man who is mobile, the books says.

The latest edition of the book lists pop star Britney Spears as the most-searched person on the Internet and the television show "Lost" as the most-downloaded show of all time.

The book has been around for half a century. About 3.5 million copies are sold each year, according to editor-in-chief Craig Glenday.

ETA: another pic. Svetlana is 6' 7" tall, including the legs.
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Karen
09-17-2008, 11:10 PM
Goodness, I hope she has a tailor or seamstress who can make garments for her!

At least they both seem to have a good sense of humor about the event!

RICHARD
09-17-2008, 11:20 PM
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Oh man where to start,

Things were looking up for He of China.

Come on baby, You know I look up to you!

I see Paris I see France, I see the English woman's underpants!

From here I can see forever.....Well, maybe not THAT far....

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Pants? Leg like that go on for miles and miles and miles and miles....Well maybe not THAT far!:(

She'e really good looking and has nice legs.

I am guessing that the measurement starts at her or waistline. If it isn't that would be freaky. You'd probably be talking to body parts before you eyes locked.:eek::)

Catty1
09-17-2008, 11:31 PM
I was going to PM you and call your attention to this, RICHARD...but I figured the title of the thread would draw you in! :D

In the mood for a slow dance, are ya? ;):p:D

RICHARD
09-18-2008, 01:30 AM
I was going to PM you and call your attention to this, RICHARD...but I figured the title of the thread would draw you in! :D

In the mood for a slow dance, are ya? ;):p:D
Slow dance?


NO way....WRASSLING! Leg locks and all that!

I have a weird body problem. If I pull my pants to my bellybutton I run out of room. Regular pants are hard to find, the length is O.K. But I get the "levi wedgie".

I am 6'2" So our kids would be tall, cute with a brit accent and always in trouble.

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Check this out....That's four foot four worth of calf and thigh.:eek:
ANd I always pay extra for the breast and wing when I order chicken? There goes that idea.:cool: