Johan goes for it

When introducing the footage of Johan’s attempt, David points out that they had to use a “special elevated camera” to get him in the same shot with David (which also had to be used with the similarly tall Mauri), as Johan is so tall (198 centimetres/6’6”).

After reading the task brief, Johan immediately panics about the time limit, but quickly draws on his stand-up background to improvise some lyrics. His rhyming lyrics (as translated) are as follows:

I am so tall.
The car is too small.
I’m allergic to cats.
And I enjoy pranks!
I’m not young,
But I’m pretty heavy.
I’m not calm.
I’m going for it!

In the studio, Babben compliments Johan’s performance, but questions whether Johan “going for it” could be considered factual. David then plays a brief clip of Johan yelling into the microphone during his attempt (with “eyes bugging out”), and suggests that this backs up the lyric as being factual.

Johan is credited with having included seven facts about himself in his lyrics.

Babben awards him joint first place.

(Written by Jenny R and proofread by Karl Craven)

(Illustrations collected by Jenny R and adjusted by Karl Craven)