Posted on 12/15/2022 8:39:22 AM PST by Red Badger
Afshin Esmaeil Ghaderzadeh was named the shortest man living by Guinness World Records. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records Dec. 15 (UPI) -- A 20-year-old Iranian man has been dubbed the shortest man living by Guinness World Records after his height was confirmed as 2 feet and 1.6 inches.
Afshin Esmaeil Ghaderzadeh, from a village in Bukan County, West Azerbaijan Province, was found to be 2.7 inches shorter than the previous shortest man living, 36-year-old Colombia man Edward "Niño" Hernandez.
Ghaderzadeh's parents said he was born at a weight of 1.5 pounds, and he now weighs in at 14.3 pounds.
"I know who the tallest man living in the world is. I might fit in the palms of his hands," Ghaderzadeh joked.
Ghaderzadeh, whose physical limitations make it difficult for him to find employment, said he his hoping his newfound fame will allow him to help support his family.
"My dream is to be able to help my parents. This global recognition might help me achieve my dream," he said.
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Quarter-POC.
DH for any Major League team.
Eddie already done that: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Gaedel
Mini Mini Me.
Mini Me’s Mini Me!.......................
Put me in, Coach!................
Finally, something to smile about from Iran.
he weighs less than my cat
He could pass as a live Chucky. Sort of looks like the kid on the Shriner’s commercial.
at least he wasn’t overlooked
He needs a better tailor. Are those doll clothes?
Height 25 and a half inches
Name 24 letters including middle
His name almost as big as he is..kinda
Anyone seen the movie Freaks?
But is he still taller than Barbara Boxer?
I hope he makes enough money to take care of himself and his parents.
Hollywood should take notice................
Well if there is a remake of Fantasy Island.... “Dah Plane, dah plane boss!”
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