CHARLOTTE—Local man Trevor Hills has officially shattered the Guinness World Record for leaving the most people utterly speechless during conversations. “I don’t know what happened,” said Hills, perplexed by his sudden fame. “I always thought my comments were insightful.” Hills, who reportedly turned every interaction into a moment of silent contemplation, was unaware his social aptitude was at legendary levels.

Experts speculate Hills achieved this by deploying a deft combination of awkward dad jokes and unsolicited weather updates. “Trevor has a way with words,” observed friend Mike Thornton. “Well, more like a way of leaving words out. His ability to stupefy is truly unparalleled.” Hills’s unique social prowess has become a fascination at local parties, where attendees play a game to see how quickly he can render them speechless.

In recognition of his unmatched talent, the local community plans to erect a statue of Hills mid-gesture, mouth slightly ajar. However, the honor was quickly reconsidered after community leader Beth Riley noted, “We would’ve asked for Trevor’s input on the statue, but, ironically, he left us speechless before we could.”