The woman who previously held the record for the world’s largest mouth gape has responded to the news that her title has been handed to someone else – after her loyal fans cast doubt on the announcement.
Samantha Ramsdell had previously made headlines thanks to her eye-catching grin, with a mouth that can open to 2.56 inches (6.52 cm) and stretch to 4.07 inches (10.33 cm) – winning her the ‘Largest Mouth Gape’ and ‘Widest Mouth’ records.
But the 34-year-old has been knocked down a title, after Guinness World Records announced a new holder: Marie Pearl Zellmer Robinson, whose gape measures 2.98 inches (7.59cm).
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Taking to Instagram, 34-year-old Samantha, from Maine, US, reacted to the news, saying: “Yes another woman just got the ‘largest mouth’ for top to bottom mouth.
“But I still have the widest gape record.
“I technically had two records, so now I just have one.
“Good for her.
“Big gapes for all!”
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A fan commented that they don’t believe the measurement was accurate, saying: “No I don’t believe hers is bigger top to bottom. I demand a re-measure.”
The influencer, who boasts 3.8 million followers on social media, responded: “Honestly when I saw it too I was like, wait really?
“I feel like mine does look bigger top to bottom too.
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“But whatever, it’s not worth the hassle.
“She can have it.
“All you get is a plaque, not like you get paid for it or anything.
“I just hope she’s ready for the comments.
“It’s a tough world out there for a big gaped girly.”
Samantha previously told What’s The Jam of the cruel comments she has received as a result of her unusually large mouth, starting in school years.
She said: “Every day, I was called ‘big mouth bass’ or ‘frog girl’ and told I look like a Pit Bull.
“I’d get asked: ‘What’s wrong with your face?’ in school and I was insecure, self-conscious and always wore makeup on my lips to make my mouth look smaller.
“Now, people tell me I’m ugly and disgusting every day, as well as asking: ‘Is that a filter?’, which definitely isn’t the best thing for my mental health.
“I tend to ignore or block them, but it can be hard to ignore.
“It definitely can get to me some days.
“But I’ve learned to love my differences, what makes me unique, and use it to my advantage.”
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