Known online as “Gangster Granny,” Pauline attended a Brantley Gilbert concert in Bellville, Texas, alongside her grandson Ross Smith. At 99 years old, she decided to do something nobody in the crowd — or even her family — saw coming.With the help of concert staff and secured safely with safety straps on a flat stretcher, Pauline was carefully lifted high above the excited audience.
Thousands of fans erupted in cheers, loudly chanting “Grandma! Grandma!” as she floated over their heads. The unforgettable and heartwarming moment was captured on video and instantly went viral across TikTok and Instagram, melting hearts and earning millions of views in just a short time.But the story didn’t stop at online fame.
Guinness World Records officially recognized and confirmed Pauline, at the remarkable age of 99 years and 274 days, as the oldest person ever to crowd surf. After receiving her official certificate, the spirited grandmother proudly smiled and declared:
“I did it! I’m the greatest of all time!”It was a joyful and inspiring reminder to everyone watching that an adventurous spirit and youthful courage truly have no age limit.
