World's Shortest Kid?

As the shortest kid in my class for most of my youth I think I can see what's going on here. Although the headline says this kid is the one claiming he's a record holder, if you look at the last line of the article you'll get a better feel for who's pushing this story. The parents. This kid has no desire to be pimped 'round the world as some sort of freak. No. He just wants a skateboard or an X-Box. It's his parents who see this genetic "gift" as a quick buck, maybe even an early retirement. In fact, I bet right now his dad's hanging around the chemical plant, fingers-crossed, hoping his next one comes out with two heads.

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Nepal boy claims to be shortest in world

KATMANDU, Nepal - Nepal's shortest boy is waiting for word from the Guinness World Records, where he has applied to be named the shortest in the world, his supporters said on Wednesday.

Khagendra Thapa Magar, 14, is only 20 inches tall and weighs 10 pounds.

According to Min Bahadur Thapa, president of the Khagendra Thapa Magar Foundation, they are expecting to receive a reply from London-based Guinness World Records in the next few days. The foundation was set up to collect funds for the boy.

There was no listing on the Guinness World Records' web site on a shortest boy category, but Thapa claimed their closest competitor was 25 inches tall.

The boy and family members are currently touring south Nepal, seeking support for the foundation.
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