Calling all kazooists

NICK EICHER, HOST: It’s never too early to start thinking about spring he says, staring down half a foot of snow in the forecast.

So let’s talk warm thoughts—like the 2025 International Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, Georgia where organizers are gearing up to toot their own kazoos in a Guinness World Record attempt.

They’re hoping to shatter the record by gathering 5,191 kazooists. 

MARY REICHARD, HOST: Is that even a word? 

EICHER: Oughtta be.

In any event, the standing record is 5,190—set in London back in 2011.

AUDIO: —it’s a very nice atmosphere, there’s a bit of a buzz! (laughs)

Save the date: March 28th. If you want in it’s five bucks to join, with proceeds going to charity. But if you plan to be within spittin’ distance … well, consider yourself warned.

AUDIO: I was in the front row, unfortunately, which meant that quite a lot of spittle comes out from the bottom of the kazoo.

Might want to pack a poncho!

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