It’s also difficult to find clothes once you’re past a certain height (not sure what the cut off is for men). I’m 5’9 and it’s borderline for women’s clothes. Most women’s shirts/tops are too short for me. Thankfully most pants seem to come in tall or long, or jeans have a 34” inseam option. But the shirts are a definite struggle. And if you accidentally put them in the dryer: unintentional crop top. Not a great look.
Yes! The airplane seats are the worst. I’m 6’3 and it can get painful sitting in those seats, even worse when the 5’6 person in front of me reclines all the way and the top of their seat digs uncomfortably into my knees (I know reclining has been beaten to death in the gear grinder thread)
I am 5'11. The world is made for me. Finding Jeans and Shirts is easy. Never in discomfort on an airplane. Shower heads are at the perfect height. I also do not have to deal with what shorter men deal with (denial, cant see at theaters or hockey games).
I am married, so I do not have to worry about tinder cut-offs (even then i would just lie and say I am 6').
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Now, the Dutch are the tallest group of people on Earth.
There are only two things I can't stand in this world. People who are intolerant of other people's cultures... and the Dutch.
I like the Dutch. They usually all speak 3-5 languages, educated and intelligent, interesting to talk to, and best of all their symphonic metal bands are all fantastic.
Actually, being tall is possible the most universal social advantage a person can have, one that helps you hook up, get better jobs and generally be treated more respectfully.
For male politicians, being taller than six feet is basically a minimum requirement to run.
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I like the Dutch. They usually all speak 3-5 languages, educated and intelligent, interesting to talk to, and best of all their symphonic metal bands are all fantastic.
The Dutch government sent over free Heineken to their troops, we had to pay $0.75/beer.
The Dutch shared, and for that I will always love them.
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Actually, being tall is possible the most universal social advantage a person can have, one that helps you hook up, get better jobs and generally be treated more respectfully.
For male politicians, being taller than six feet is basically a minimum requirement to run.
I don't think anybody would argue with you on those points; that's basically common knowledge. But because being tall has advantages (not sure I'd count being a politician one of them), doesn't mean there aren't some legitimate disadvantages. Being uncomfortable is definitely a disadvantage, but one that is minimized by society.
I like the Dutch. They usually all speak 3-5 languages, educated and intelligent, interesting to talk to, and best of all their symphonic metal bands are all fantastic.
"Add in legalized drugs and prostitution, and what is there not to like about being Dutch?" - David Sedaris.
Actually, being tall is possible the most universal social advantage a person can have, one that helps you hook up, get better jobs and generally be treated more respectfully.
For male politicians, being taller than six feet is basically a minimum requirement to run.
Intelligence has got to be the biggest social advantage and is a much better predictor of financial success, status and overall quality of life.
Height and good looks are probably tied for 2nd place, temperament might be in there too.
The world is an unkind place for short, ugly, mean and dumb people.
I'm 6'1" last I measured for a tux. Life ain't easy always getting asked to grab stuff on the top shelf. I have super long arms too (6'3" tip to tip) so I can't even begin to explain how annoying it is always having to pick up the slack for the short people.
LOL just kidding. It's way easier to cover up male pattern baldness way up here.
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I don't think anybody would argue with you on those points; that's basically common knowledge. But because being tall has advantages (not sure I'd count being a politician one of them), doesn't mean there aren't some legitimate disadvantages. Being uncomfortable is definitely a disadvantage, but one that is minimized by society.
at least you admit it's only an occasional disadvantage to be tall.
I thought that's you were pushing in your first post towards it being a disability.
but to be fair, once you can get the majority of people to agree at what height you should be considered tall and get more consideration, I'll fall in line.
I am 5'11. The world is made for me. Finding Jeans and Shirts is easy. Never in discomfort on an airplane. Shower heads are at the perfect height. I also do not have to deal with what shorter men deal with (denial, cant see at theaters or hockey games).
I am married, so I do not have to worry about tinder cut-offs (even then i would just lie and say I am 6').
I'm virtually the same height and have a bitch of a time finding anything that fits off the rack. Suits or shirts? 42" - 44" chest to fit in the shoulders, then tailor the s--t out of it so it fits a 31" waist without looking like I buttoned a bed sheet around my torso.
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"If he ain't 511 you're allowed to spray him with raid", tall person elitist are out of control these day.
There's a meme I've seen around of the response to this being something like "So are we allowed to use elephant rifles on girls more than 200lbs?"
