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11 Things Every Tall Person Has Heard

"Do you like being tall?" "No, should I?"

 Noelle Grassel
Sep 01, 2016
New Paltz, New York
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11 Things Every Tall Person Has Heard
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As a girl standing at 6'2", I don't think I could count on my hands and feet how many remarks I get about being tall. It doesn't matter where I am, who says it, or if it's appropriate or not – as soon as I walk outside my room I know I'll get some sort of comment on my height. Whether you're a boy or a girl, if you're tall then you've most likely heard something along these lines.

1. "Oh my god, you're SO tall!

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Thank you, random person. All my life I thought I was short! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have come to this realization.

2. "How tall are you?!!"

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I don't know, how short are you?!!

3. "Do you play basketball?"

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I've never played a sport in my life, nor do I have the coordination to play any. Nice try though.

4. "You should be a model!"

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I'm flattered, really, thank you for boosting my self-esteem. However, just because I'm tall does not mean I am fit to be a model.

5. Random people feeling the need to tell you about their tall friend/relative/coworker.

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I honestly don't care about your son's best friend, your nephew, or coworker's daughter, but I'll stand here and pretend like I do to be polite.

6. "How's the weather up there?"

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LOL, wow I've never heard that one before!!! You're so funny and completely original!

7. "Why don't you like being tall?"

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I mean, besides the fact I have to buy all my pants and shoes online to ensure a size that fits and being taller than every attractive boy I see, it's a blast! Seriously! Love it!

8. "You're blocking the view."

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Uhm, I am the view.

9. "You can so wear heels!"

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Please, stop lying to yourself.

10. "Normally I'm the tall one, you make me feel so short!"

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Not to be rude, but you must have friends all under 5'5" because you're not really that tall.

11. "You gotta find yourself a nice, tall basketball player or something."

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Are you sure they exist? Cause I can't seem to find any.

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