Pikotaro, the Japanese comedian behind the huge viral hit music video PPAP was today officially recognised by Guinness World Records during a ceremony in Tokyo for the song’s chart success.

PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen), now holds the title for Shortest song to enter the Billboard Hot 100, after the incredibly catchy 45 second track reached the US charts on 29 October 2016.

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— ピコ太郎(PIKOTARO)PPAP (@pikotaro_ppap) October 28, 2016

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