Woman's 3.8-Inch Tongue Holds World Record Since 2010

Chanel Tapper from California doesn't just stick her tongue out at world records—she is a world record. Her tongue measures an astounding 9.75 centimeters (3.8 inches) from tip to top lip, making it the longest female tongue on the planet according to Guinness World Records. She's held this title since 2010, and shows no signs of being dethroned.

To put that in perspective, her tongue beats the average woman's by nearly 2 centimeters. It even surpasses the male average by more than a centimeter. Only one person has a longer tongue: Nick Stoeberl, whose 10.1 cm tongue holds the overall record.

What Can You Do With a Record-Breaking Tongue?

Tapper has turned her anatomical anomaly into an entertaining skill set. She can remove Jenga blocks without using her hands, flip plastic cups, balance spoons, and perform tricks that make most people's eyes widen in disbelief. "I love making people scream in horror," she's said about showing off her tongue.

Her unique feature has opened unexpected doors. Italian fashion brand Diesel featured her in their "Welcome to Successful Living" campaign, painting her famous tongue blue and green for the shoot. Not many people can say their tongue landed them a modeling gig.

The Science Behind Super Tongues

Why do some people have extraordinarily long tongues? Genetics plays the biggest role, though tongue length exists on a spectrum just like height or hand size. The average tongue measures about 10 cm in total length (from the back of the throat to the tip), but only 7-8 cm is visible.

Interesting tongue facts:

• Your tongue is made of eight interwoven muscles
• It's one of the strongest muscles in your body relative to size
• Tongue length doesn't correlate with body height
• The tongue never gets tired because it has constant blood flow

Tapper's tongue isn't just long—it's also remarkably strong and dexterous, which is why she can perform such impressive tricks with it. The tongue's flexibility comes from being a muscular hydrostat, meaning it maintains volume while changing shape, similar to an elephant's trunk or octopus tentacles.

Living With Fame (And a Famous Tongue)

Since getting into the record books, Tapper has embraced her unique status. She appears in Guinness World Records content, demonstrates her abilities on social media, and seems to genuinely enjoy the attention her tongue brings. Unlike some record holders who might find their distinction burdensome, she's turned it into a celebration of human diversity.

Her story reminds us that what makes us different can become our superpower. In Tapper's case, an unusually long tongue transformed from a quirky physical trait into a source of opportunities, entertainment, and genuine joy.