The World's Loudest Man

Joseph McGrail-Bateup, an Australian, has broken the record for the loudest shout. His shout was measured at 122.4 decibels, the same level as a jet taking off. This record breaks the previous one that stood for over 30 years.

Who is Joseph McGrail-Bateup?

Joseph is the official town crier of Canberra and Queanbeyan in Australia. He has been doing this job for 9 years and often has to shout over the noise of sports cars. However, he admits that shouting so much sometimes makes him lose his voice.

Planning to Break the Record

Joseph said that just shouting was not enough to break the record. He worked with his daughter to find the right word to shout. The previous record word was 'quiet', but it was not enough. They finally chose the word 'now'.

Joseph's Story

Joseph was not very loud as a child and was shy. After school, he got interested in theater and had to improve his voice. Since they did not use microphones in theater, he had to make his voice stronger. Over the years, his voice became even stronger.

Do You Want to Break a Record?

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Summary

Joseph McGrail-Bateup is the world's loudest man, according to the Guinness Book of Records. His shout was measured at 122.4 decibels, the same level as a jet taking off. This record breaks the previous one that stood for over 30 years. Joseph planned with his daughter to find the right word to shout and improved his voice over the years.