World’s Longest-Tongued Man Creates Art Using It

Nick Stoeberl, from the USA, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest male tongue — officially measured at 10.1 cm (3.97 inches) from tip to teeth. But instead of just showing it off, he’s found a rather unconventional way to put it to work: painting.

During his first visit to the UK, Nick appeared on This Morning with hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. Wrapping his tongue in cling film, he painted a live portrait of the presenters as they watched in amused disbelief. One host even joked, “I feel like I shouldn’t be watching you do this; it feels very personal.”

According to Guinness World Records, Nick’s tongue is so long he can lick his own elbow — something most people can’t do. He works for the U.S. government (though he’s keeping the department secret) and jokingly claims he might be the result of a “government experiment,” comparing himself to The Hulk.

Nick, who humorously calls himself “Lickasso” when painting, first realized his tongue was unusually long as a child, often sticking it out playfully at people. While he embraces his unique feature, he admits it can get tiring when strangers constantly ask to see it.