EUGENE, OR — In a shocking display of follicular fortitude, Eugene resident River Moonstone has shattered all known records — and possibly local zoning ordinances — by growing a single dreadlock that now stretches, according to witnesses, "all the way down the street and possibly into Springfield."
The Guinness World Records team, originally prepared to confirm a 46-foot achievement, had to send in a second team via drone after discovering the dreadlock’s true length exceeded their measuring tape, the block, and arguably, the concept of personal space.
“It’s hard to measure something when it’s being used as a slackline by local children,” said one official, brushing kombucha off his clipboard. “We’ve stopped calling it a dreadlock and started referring to it as a ‘sentient hemp bypass.’”
Moonstone, who has not cut or brushed the dreadlock since the final episode of Lost, humbly accepted his newfound fame. “It’s not about the recognition. It’s about connecting to the Earth. And also keeping my dreadlock out of traffic, which is harder than you'd think.”
City officials are currently working to designate his dreadlock as a scenic bikeway, while nearby residents have petitioned to add it to Google Maps. One small dog was reportedly lost inside the hair for three hours but emerged spiritually awakened.
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However, not everyone is thrilled. Several local businesses have lodged complaints with the city, citing the "overwhelming and persistent patchouli fog" left in the dreadlock’s wake. “Customers walk in dizzy and asking if we sell incense,” said the owner of a vegan taco cart. “We don’t. That’s just River’s hair cloud.” A nearby crystal shop reported a spike in accidental enlightenment.
When asked if he plans to cut it anytime soon, Moonstone scoffed. “Absolutely not. I’m still trying to get it registered as a light rail alternative.”
At press time, the dreadlock was last seen entering a roundabout and causing a minor fender bender near a co-op grocery store.
