Meet Chanel Tapper: The Woman with the World’s Longest Tongue, Often Compared to Marvel Character Venom

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Chanel Tapper never imagined her tongue would bring fame. The California student proudly holds a unique Guinness World Record. Since 2010, she has had the world’s longest tongue (female). Her tongue stretches an astonishing 9.75 cm in length.

A Tongue That Turns Heads

From the tip to mid-lip, it measures 3.8 inches. That’s almost the size of a standard iPhone. It’s also twice as long as a typical human tongue. Tapper enjoys how people react to her unusual gift. “I love it when people scream in horror,” she shared. Her tongue has made waves across the internet since.

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She has posted viral clips and taken part in shows. Some online comments praised her confidence and uniqueness. Others compared her to Marvel’s long-tongued villain, Venom. One user joked, “I wouldn’t want to show this off!” A curious viewer asked about the measuring method. “Is it horizontal or vertical?” they wondered.

More Than Just a Record

Despite mixed reactions, Tapper enjoys her quirky fame. “Fun and silly things make my tongue more fun,” she said. Her favourite part is travelling to meet fellow record holders. She embraces her individuality and celebrates her special talent. Meanwhile, the male title holder is Nick Stoeberl from the US. His tongue measures a whopping 10.1 cm in total. It’s so long, he can even lick his own elbow. A trick most people still consider impossible.