Cheese-pulling is the latest TikTok trend but this takes it to new heights - literally.<br /><br />A world record for the highest-ever cheese pull has just been set after a 4ft-wide nacho was dipped into a bowl of melted cheese and stretched 49ft by a helicopter.<br /><br />The un-brie-lievable stunt took place at Cheddar Gorge in Somerset and involved more than a month of planning with food boffins, cheese scientists, and social media star Sam Thompson.<br /><br />A special blend of 120kg of cheddar and mozzarella was poured into a pot which was nestled into a replica mound of nacho chips measuring 16ft x 14ft.<br /><br />This was heated to the perfect temperature using induction hobs before the chopper lowered the giant nacho into the cheese and stretched it vertically by 49ft.<br /><br />Cheese pulls have become a viral trend on TikTok, with stretchy clips receiving more than 1.5 billion views to date. <br /><br />The stunt was organised by Doritos Dippers to mark National Guacamole Day on Saturday (16/09/23). <br /><br />It was overseen and approved by the World Talent Organisation, which provides certification for incredible human feats. <br /><br />Doritos also commissioned research of 2,000 adults which found that 27 per cent have tried a cheese pull themselves.<br /><br />The poll also revealed one in three (33 per cent) Brits feel that soggy nachos are one of the most disappointing food-fails to experience at a party, and one of the nation's top culinary ‘icks’. <br /><br />Rob Pothier, senior marketing manager for the tortilla chip creators, said: "This is nacho everyday stunt, this is a Doritos world record to celebrate National Guacamole Day.<br /><br />“The day may not be celebrated by everyone, but this is our cup final, our Christmas and our New Year rolled into one.<br /><br />“The cheese pull was an epic display of Doritos taking nachos to the next level. This is as gouda as it gets.”<br /><br />Other food icks that put Brits off eating include cutlery with dried food stuck to it (32 per cent) and burned pizza (12 per cent).<br /><br />While 15 per cent feel grossed out when they’re served warm drinks, like beer or wine, that should be cold. <br /><br />Additionally, the study revealed 18 per cent would rather see a perfect nacho chip invented than for a home nation to win a football cup final.<br /><br />TOP 25 CULINARY ICKS FOUND WHEN EATING AT OTHER PEOPLE’S HOUSES:<br /><br />1. A hair in the food<br />2. Cutlery with dried food stuck to it<br />3. Undercooked food in general<br />4. Dirty glassware<br />5. Warm drinks that should be cold such as soft drinks, beer or wine<br />6. When food has been laid out on the table too long and has dried up a bit<br />7. Very milky tea<br />8. No cutlery for things that clearly require cutlery<br />9. Plates which have cracks or chips in<br />10. Burnt pizza<br />11. Rubbery scrambled eggs<br />12. Soggy vegetables<br />13. Overcooked food in general<br />14. Dry chicken or other meat<br />15. Overcooked steak<br />16. Getting served meat by accident if you do not eat meat<br />17. Nachos with cold, congealed cheese on top that is no longer warm and stretchy<br />18. No napkins or paper towel / kitchen roll<br />19. Paper plates that can’t hold enough food<br />20. Soggy nachos<br />21. Sandwiches which fall apart<br />22. Paper cups for drinks<br />23. Coffee that was not quite hot enough<br />24. Being served dairy if you’re a vegan<br />25. Overdressed salads
