Gary Craig was the man who gave it a shot at Dusk nightclub in 2010. Remember it? Did you watch the drama unfold?
If you didn’t, you might recall the time when people from the borough tried for a world best at kettlebell lifting in 2016, rowing in 2015, punch bag hitting in 2011 or cheer leading in 2008.
Hats off to Rachael Smitt who has just claimed the underpants world record after putting on 19 pairs in 30 seconds.
In the meantime, see if you can impress us with how many of these South Tyneside scenes you remember.
Hats off to Rachael Smitt who has just claimed the underpants world record after putting on 19 pairs in 30 seconds.
5. Does this ring a bell?
Ant Clennan was attempting to break a world kettle bell record in 2016. Tell us more about how he did. Photo: Stu Norton
6. Wonder walkers in Boldon
Boldon C of E School pupils joined forces with Asda staff for a world record 'walk to school' effort in 2005. Were you in the picture? Photo: CL
7. Oarsome in 2015
Preparing for their world rowing record event 7 years ago were Sean McGuigan, left, and Ian Spedding. Photo: Tim Richardson
8. Full of good cheer in 2008
Bents Park was the setting for an attempt at the world record for the biggest cheer leading routine in 2008. Photo: CL