German Hops
GAF's Nicest Lunch Thief
Tom Cruise uses lifts to increase his height, even though I would consider him a certified alpha dude.
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Only 14.5% of men are 6'0, yet make up for 58% of CEOs
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HarryKS
Member
You won't understand then.
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
They must have great jawlines too. Never forget.
Sealord of Braavos
Member
6’4” here. It has been my life experience - and I’m sure I’m older than the majority on this forum - that to be tall has certainly had it’s benefits.
Ellery
Member
6'2'' here. It doesn't feel super tall in central europe since that is where many tall people are, but it is certainly something that others do think more about than I do and gets you attention/affection/envy.
In the end the only annoying thing about being tall is when you find people or read articles that are so jealous they reduce you and your accomplishments to your height or are heavily suggesting/implying that it is the sole reason.
(I haven't visited japan yet so being tall there hitting your head on doorframes might also be annoying, but atleast that is a limbo dance I can participate in)
In the end the only annoying thing about being tall is when you find people or read articles that are so jealous they reduce you and your accomplishments to your height or are heavily suggesting/implying that it is the sole reason.
(I haven't visited japan yet so being tall there hitting your head on doorframes might also be annoying, but atleast that is a limbo dance I can participate in)
kingwingin
Member
6'1 here and I love it. Women want to date a man, not a backpack
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
5'8 or 5'9 on a good day. Yep. It sucks. You really have to shine in other ways.
Dark Star
Member
I’m 5’9 (maybe 5’10 with running shoes on) and I feel pretty darn average out in public. Like taller than 50% of guys, shorter than 50% of guys. I’ve met plenty of women about my height or way taller when they wear high heels or shoes with big soles lol.
I do agree that CEO’s and general leaders are usually on the 6 foot + side (presidents too) because they naturally assert dominance and command by being taller. Tall people are generally much more attractive than short people because of this.
I do agree that CEO’s and general leaders are usually on the 6 foot + side (presidents too) because they naturally assert dominance and command by being taller. Tall people are generally much more attractive than short people because of this.
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Gunslinger
Member
I am 6. So i am in the 14%? Sick!!
sunnysideup
Banned
14% that cant be right. a nation of manlets.
in northern europe we are all 6'0
in northern europe we are all 6'0
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German Hops
GAF's Nicest Lunch Thief
JimmyRustler
Gold Member
6'4
Seems I have to aim higher in my job.
Seems I have to aim higher in my job.
bitbydeath
Member
We should just give trophies to tall things and every tree, and building will have a trophy.
Jon Neu
Banned
I'm 5,9 apparently. Never has been a problem for me though because I have always been athletic as fuck. Of course I would have loved to be taller, but my height has never been a problem for me.
Long time ago I worked with a guy that was 4'10, he wasn't a dwarf in the sense of like a Tyrion Lannister, he was more or less proportionate like a regular person, just really small. And he was really athletic too (he took growth hormone, so maybe was that) and he was kind of cute (no homo), like a solid 8 (before the baldness attacked).
Why I'm saying this? Well, because his wife wasn't tbe best looking woman around and I always thought that he compromised because of his own insecurity, when in reality he could easily have had a better looking wife. Or maybe she was prettier when they were younger, I don't know.
But the point is that, if you are not a certified circus freak, pretty much most of this is all in your head. If you work to make yourself better, you will earn the self-respect that will earn the respect of others.
The problem I see though is people who are complete slobs thinking they deserve the hottest pornstar ever or then they don't care.
Long time ago I worked with a guy that was 4'10, he wasn't a dwarf in the sense of like a Tyrion Lannister, he was more or less proportionate like a regular person, just really small. And he was really athletic too (he took growth hormone, so maybe was that) and he was kind of cute (no homo), like a solid 8 (before the baldness attacked).
Why I'm saying this? Well, because his wife wasn't tbe best looking woman around and I always thought that he compromised because of his own insecurity, when in reality he could easily have had a better looking wife. Or maybe she was prettier when they were younger, I don't know.
But the point is that, if you are not a certified circus freak, pretty much most of this is all in your head. If you work to make yourself better, you will earn the self-respect that will earn the respect of others.
The problem I see though is people who are complete slobs thinking they deserve the hottest pornstar ever or then they don't care.
highrider
Banned
Bullshit. You wouldn’t think so if you were 5’6. I’m the runt of my family at 6’2 my brother is 6’6. Being tall is a massive advantage in almost every aspect of life dude.
DavidGzz
Member
Isnt being a body builder at 6'5 tough as hell?
No, you just have to eat more. Lucky more like it. Lou Ferrigno is 6'5". There are less tall bodybuilders because there are less tall people.
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DrAspirino
Banned
Couldn't agree more. I'm 184cm (that's 6' on the stoopid system) and have never in my life experienced any "social" perk that being tall may bring. Heck, it makes my autism even more noticeable. =/
Batiman
Banned
I agree. Besides doing labour work. Bending over is a lot harder when your tall. More likely to have back issues in that field of work. It’s alright though CEOs don’t have to lift shit
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Being taller isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sure you have advantages, but their are disadvantages, as well.
Long limbs, mean more strain when moving around and lifting things. Also have more body to feed, for upkeep.
Even at 5'11 for me, simple squats put strain on my knees, after a few bends.
Long limbs, mean more strain when moving around and lifting things. Also have more body to feed, for upkeep.
Even at 5'11 for me, simple squats put strain on my knees, after a few bends.
GAMETA
Banned
Nah, I'm the tallest in my family, I was the tallest at school for most of my life... It only got me nicknames "wall", "tube man"... I grew up too fast, had no muscle, was goofy, so bullying started too... At the end I just really wish I was smaller and out of the spotlight.
I was poor too, no ergonomics for me. Traveling was always on small cars, economic class on buses and planes (which are the fucking worst), extremely uncomfortable...
So maybe if you're a good looking dude, naturally athletic, living under decent financial situation, then maybe it's fucking awesome... but being only tall for the sake of being tall means fucking nothing, I wished I was smaller and "normal" for the longest time.