Congratulations to the Arnold Family on their Guinness World Record!

Firestorm · Jan 3rd, 2012, 4:11:37 AM

From Smogon Home Page:

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We'd like to congratulate HagridTwin, WaterPokemonTrainer, and the rest of their family on being awarded the title of "most successful family of videogame Pokemon players" by Guinness World Records due to their consistent success in officially sanctioned Pokemon tournaments. There is a two-page spread about them in the 2012 version of the Guinness World Records: Gamers Edition which is on sale starting today. For those unfamiliar with the Arnold family, their impressive history is as follows:

Grace: Qualified for Worlds '08, '09, '10, '11, 1st Place Regionals '10
Ryan: Qualified for Worlds '10, '11, 1st Place Regionals '12
David: Qualified for Worlds '09, '11, 1st Place Regionals '09, 1st Place Regionals '10, 2nd Place Nationals '11
Linda: Qualified for Worlds '10
Glenn: Qualified for Worlds '09, '10, 2nd Place Regionals '10

That's right! All five members of the family have played at the Worlds level and Grace is the only person in the world to have played in every Worlds competition. They'll be out in full force this year with one member already with a regional win under his belt so watch out!

Thanks Cybertron for the full listing of their accomplishments btw.

Edit: Guinness Article and Video: http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/...amers-edition/

Eraddd · Jan 3rd, 2012, 4:18:34 AM

Excellent work. Congratulations to them!

Vein · Jan 3rd, 2012, 4:40:25 AM

just... wow...

Cybertron · Jan 3rd, 2012, 6:31:07 AM

Forgot to mention that David won the 2009 Regionals AS WELL, talented kid :)

Also, Grace is actually a Senior this year so they will be competing in two divisions this year. Regardless, I'm really happy for them as this is a really cool accomplishment! Great job, Arnolds. You always give the Zhengs a run for their money. See you guys in Indy!

bharmalm · Jan 3rd, 2012, 6:54:15 AM

Saw this on PokeGym. Very impressive.

Firestorm · Jan 3rd, 2012, 6:58:35 AM

Thanks Aaron, updated! Yeah, looks like the Zhengs, Schambers, and Has need to step it up ;)

**Solace*** · Jan 3rd, 2012, 8:21:31 AM

this is pretty cool :)

congrats to the arnolds, things like these make me want a pokemon playing family!

HagridTwin · Jan 3rd, 2012, 9:46:01 AM

Thank you all so much. We have been keeping this rather quiet until the official release date of the book which is today. We actually did the photo shoot for the picture in the book at worlds last year in San Diego. They contacted us all the way back in June.

Our time playing together as a family has been amazing, and we never expected to make so many great friends over the years.

Special thanks to Rushan and Aaron. You guys are great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbJwBQV747Q

***mingot***** · Jan 3rd, 2012, 10:16:21 AM

Grats Glen! (and family)

Jegretis · Jan 3rd, 2012, 10:24:12 AM

Wow, congrats to the Arnold Family! This is an incredible thing to accomplish, not to mention very cool in my books.

Aiya · Jan 3rd, 2012, 12:10:14 PM

Congrats to the Arnolds! It's nice to see a family sharing an interest (and also being so successful at it).

Shinyweavile · Jan 3rd, 2012, 1:00:50 PM

Congrats Arnold family! Hopefully you take what is yours soon!

evan · Jan 3rd, 2012, 2:42:54 PM

Hahahaha I love it Glenn and family. Pretty sure I get to avoid you guys in April but watch out for Indy!

Synre · Jan 3rd, 2012, 3:04:07 PM

Hah, it's really awesome Guinness included something like this. The inclusion is kind of a nice nod to Pokemon and it couldn't have happened to more deserving people, heck of a run they've had so far!

V17 · Jan 3rd, 2012, 3:43:15 PM

Congrats Arnolds! And lol hopefully i won't have to play Ryan and David again like at worlds ;)

Unreality · Jan 3rd, 2012, 4:12:58 PM

grats guys!

**Glen** · Jan 3rd, 2012, 6:20:26 PM

thanks guys

evan · Jan 3rd, 2012, 6:49:39 PM

sorry our glenn can actually spell his name

**Glen** · Jan 3rd, 2012, 6:51:45 PM

i was in a hurry and i only had time to press n once

Drifblim · Jan 3rd, 2012, 7:09:34 PM

I wish I had a family that could play lol gratz

Team Rocket Elite · Jan 3rd, 2012, 7:12:30 PM

Congrats!

***Jibaku**** · Jan 3rd, 2012, 7:21:55 PM

:D

Maestrol55 · Jan 3rd, 2012, 7:40:55 PM

Congratulations on such an impressive feat!

KiwiDawg7 · Jan 3rd, 2012, 8:21:01 PM

Congratz!!
I played David last year xD

Brodogs · Jan 3rd, 2012, 8:23:27 PM

Congratulations!

Jan 3rd, 2012, 4:40:25 AM	#3
Vein Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,153 Pinas	just... wow... __________________ Knicks and knees just don't get along, and until mankind learns to play basketball without using the knees, the Knicks will never win that elusive championship.

Jan 3rd, 2012, 6:54:15 AM	#5
bharmalm Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 313 United Kingdom	Saw this on PokeGym. Very impressive. __________________ -bcaralarm "The Truth which has made us free will in the end make us glad, also"

Jan 3rd, 2012, 6:58:35 AM	#6
Firestorm I did my best, I have no regrets! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,261 Vancouver, BC	Thanks Aaron, updated! Yeah, looks like the Zhengs, Schambers, and Has need to step it up ;) __________________

Jan 3rd, 2012, 8:21:31 AM	#7
Solace* i was born to save the doctor Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,979 i love #thatPOWER Mentor	this is pretty cool :) congrats to the arnolds, things like these make me want a pokemon playing family! __________________ when ppl are like ‘the new pokemon are so unoriginal and dumb’ im like?? ? ? celebi was a flying onion

Jan 3rd, 2012, 10:16:21 AM	#9
*mingot* free agent Administrator** Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,045	Grats Glen! (and family) __________________ Check out the new In-Game section! RNG Reporter/RNG Help Thread (Discuss) RNG Research Thread

Jan 3rd, 2012, 4:18:34 AM	#2
Eraddd One Pixel Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,333	Excellent work. Congratulations to them!

Jan 3rd, 2012, 6:31:07 AM	#4
Cybertron Stay classy. Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,922	Forgot to mention that David won the 2009 Regionals AS WELL, talented kid :) Also, Grace is actually a Senior this year so they will be competing in two divisions this year. Regardless, I'm really happy for them as this is a really cool accomplishment! Great job, Arnolds. You always give the Zhengs a run for their money. See you guys in Indy!

Jan 3rd, 2012, 9:46:01 AM	#8
HagridTwin Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 71	Thank you all so much. We have been keeping this rather quiet until the official release date of the book which is today. We actually did the photo shoot for the picture in the book at worlds last year in San Diego. They contacted us all the way back in June. Our time playing together as a family has been amazing, and we never expected to make so many great friends over the years. Special thanks to Rushan and Aaron. You guys are great. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbJwBQV747Q

Jan 3rd, 2012, 10:24:12 AM	#10
Jegretis Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 142 Vancouver, BC	Wow, congrats to the Arnold Family! This is an incredible thing to accomplish, not to mention very cool in my books. __________________ \| FC \| 4298 2307 8692 - Black Version VGC 2011 Seattle Regionals: Lost First Round

Jan 3rd, 2012, 12:10:14 PM	#11
Aiya Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 76 Holland, 1945	Congrats to the Arnolds! It's nice to see a family sharing an interest (and also being so successful at it).

Jan 3rd, 2012, 1:00:50 PM	#12
Shinyweavile Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 472 Most people think up something witty to put in this area. BUT NOT I!	Congrats Arnold family! Hopefully you take what is yours soon! __________________ <Hamstern> I want a hot man thread <BSatallite> why would you need a thread <BSatallite> when we're right here

Jan 3rd, 2012, 2:42:54 PM	#13
evan I did my best -- I have no regrets Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,261	Hahahaha I love it Glenn and family. Pretty sure I get to avoid you guys in April but watch out for Indy!

Jan 3rd, 2012, 3:04:07 PM	#14
Synre I did my best, I have no regrets FABULOUS Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,571	Hah, it's really awesome Guinness included something like this. The inclusion is kind of a nice nod to Pokemon and it couldn't have happened to more deserving people, heck of a run they've had so far!

Jan 3rd, 2012, 3:43:15 PM	#15
V17 Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 115 South California	Congrats Arnolds! And lol hopefully i won't have to play Ryan and David again like at worlds ;) __________________ VGC 2011 10th Worlds - Seniors Division VGC 2012 Autumn Regional (Long beach), 3rd place - Seniors Division =^.^=/-\--/-\--> yeah you wish you could make a kitty :P Your EVs are useless unless your pokemon survive critical hit dragon gem draco meteor.

Jan 3rd, 2012, 4:12:58 PM	#16
Unreality Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 577 Yes, I am, son. Now we can be a family again.	grats guys! __________________ FC: 5071 6059 8078 i guess it doesn't matter anymore cinccino cinccino cinccino cinccino i love you

Jan 3rd, 2012, 6:20:26 PM	#17
Glen Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,493	thanks guys __________________ nothing about the source or the end

Jan 3rd, 2012, 6:49:39 PM	#18
evan I did my best -- I have no regrets Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,261	sorry our glenn can actually spell his name

Jan 3rd, 2012, 6:51:45 PM	#19
Glen Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,493	i was in a hurry and i only had time to press n once __________________ nothing about the source or the end

Jan 3rd, 2012, 7:09:34 PM	#20
Drifblim Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 549 Brooklyn	I wish I had a family that could play lol gratz

Jan 3rd, 2012, 7:12:30 PM	#21
Team Rocket Elite Data Integration Thought Entity Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 999	Congrats! __________________ Go beyond the impossible and kick reason to the curb! Who cares if they Levitate? Earthquake away!

Jan 3rd, 2012, 7:21:55 PM	#22
*Jibaku [02:06] <DixieNormous> Rodan x pookar: Just Do It Super Moderator** Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,910 Foursquare, a sprained ankle, bottlecap ninjas, and wallball	:D __________________

Jan 3rd, 2012, 7:40:55 PM	#23
Maestrol55 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 212 HP: 307/367	Congratulations on such an impressive feat! __________________ (☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞ NE Regional '12 - 4-3 ☜(ﾟヮﾟ☜)

Jan 3rd, 2012, 8:21:01 PM	#24
KiwiDawg7 Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 121 Atlanta, GA	Congratz!! I played David last year xD __________________ VGC11 Regionals - Atlanta, GA: 3rd Place VGC 11 Nationals - Indianapolis, IN: 9th Place (4th Seed Swiss) VGC12 Regionals - Athens, GA: 10th Place VGC13 Winter Regionals - Lake Buena Vista, FL: 2nd Place VGC 13 Spring Regionals - Athens, GA: 3rd Place

Jan 3rd, 2012, 8:23:27 PM	#25
Brodogs Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1	Congratulations!