So lately I've seen takes like "Problems only tall people understand" so I decided to make a take for my fellow short people out there. You see, I was brought up by a mom who is 4'10, and me being 4'11, I think I have some experience. So here are the problems we face everyday!
1. "You should date him, he is short too!"
One thing we hate is when were with a group of people. Well see a boy who is abnormally small, and they yell "Aww you should date youd be so cute!!" No, I've never met him inmy life, I do not find him attractive personally, and I have a tendancy to like taller guys (with a few exceptions, of course.) Which leads me to my next point:
2. Short girls shouldn't ask for tall guys
I hate seeing those videos and posts saying short girls are hypocritical if they have a preference for tall guys. "Tall guys look like you're father," "short girls dont deserve tall guys, give them short guys." I hear this a lot actually, and I find it unfair. People have their preferences and they have the right to like whoever they please.
3. "You are sooo cute"
Sure, I like being cute. But the CONSTANT ranting of how you look like a little kid can get quite irritatiing. You say anything and all you hear is "aww!" Like no, I am trying to discuss important matters, this is not the time to be distracted by my infantlikeness.
4. Crowds
Do I even need to explain? Everyone just is oblivious to the fact that you can't see. Sure, there's the one tall person that shuffles to make room for us (god bless their soul.) But overall, if you're going to any event that involves a crowd, better either get stilts or a tall person to carry you on their shoulders the whole time so yoy can see.
5. Intimidating
I dont know if its just me, but I feel so intimidated by everyone because theyre taller. I get shyer, especially around guys because I think "they won't want a girl who isn't even 5 foot at age 16, theyll want someone normal." itsa battle I struggle with everyday, no wonder I've never had a boyfriend.
6. Is she the older one?
The awkwardness when EVERY SINGLE PERSON thinks your younger sibling by a good two years is older than you."Is she the older one?" "She looks older," "wow she's somuch taller than you though!" It happens all the time. This is both embarrasing and plain awkward.
7. Want to get something off the top shelf? Haha nope
It seems as though everything you want is on the unreachable top shelf. Your favorite pop, on sale nutella, everything. If you ever were in a grocery store and saw two short people lifting eachother, desperate to get the food, thats probably me and my mom. Its weird asking for help from taller people we dont know, so its a real struggle either way.
8. Everyone comparing hand size or hieght in general to you.
The cursed Tarzan move. I hate when everyone compares hand size, and they feel the need to put their fingers that overlap over mine like the ape does to Tarzan in the movie. It just is embarrassing when your hands are legitimately the size of an infants. Then everyone wants to see how much taller they are than you and make fun of you for it.
9. Want to be on the school basketball or volleyball team?
I am pretty good at sports, but being short all of the coaches never let me passed first cut for the team. People in gym class got excited and happy when I was on their basketball team because I had a great shot. But in the end, all of the tall people got on the team, and many people didn't believe they were the best players. Coaches should learn not to judge books by their covers!
10. People saying there isn't any hope in you getting taller
It's terrible to hear I dont have any hope in getting taller, have faith! I could grow another inch, its always possible, though highly unlikely. So at least pretend to have a little faith!
11. People dont hink you can eat anything
I eat a lot. I mean a lot. I ate double the amount of lasagna than my friend who is 6'4 at a dinner party. So people shouldn't underestimate me when I say it.
12. You apparently can't life anything becayse you're so smart
I'm a singer and performer overall. I carry guitars, amps, pa speakers, a lot of heavy duty equipment. So please dont pick the tall person to carry them because I am "too short". Short isn't strength.
But even though we have our struggles and troubles, there are some benefits to being short! I'll make a quick list...
Benefits to Being Short
1. Murderer in the house? Just hide in your food cupboards, they won't expect someone could fit in there.
2. Prank: hide in a locker then jump out and scare your teacher (tried and true)
3. Trick or treat until you're 34, everyone will still think you're twelve
4. High heels are always a fun option
5. You won't get overweight because whenever you want your food, you have to climb up to the cupboards and shelves to get it (thats your excersize.)
And more!
Overall, short people have their troubles and benefits. Just be happy with who you are short people, because you are as beautiful as anyone!
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