A virtual comedy club called The Covid Arms has set a new Guinness World Record for the most people to visit a virtual pub, after securing 6,215 visitors. Russell Howard, Nish Kumar and The Chase’s Jenny Ryan took part in The Big Comedy Pub Quiz on Friday, raising money for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Expand Close Kiri Pritchard-McLean accepts the Guinness World Record title (Jess Ratty/Crowdfunder.co.uk /PA) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Kiri Pritchard-McLean accepts the Guinness World Record title (Jess Ratty/Crowdfunder.co.uk /PA)The evening featured surprise guests, quick-fire rounds, a live leaderboard and prizes, while punters were able to purchase “front row seats”, meaning comedians could speak to them during the event. Kiri Pritchard-McLean, “landlady” of The Covid Arms, said: “I am elated to have been a part of making a Guinness World Records title. “Thanks so much to every single person who has made this happen.”Guinness World Records editor-in-chief Craig Glenday said: “Many congratulations to the Covid Arms and its punters on their record-breaking knees up.

Source: Irish Independent May 01, 2020 21:33 UTC