Have you ever thought how unfair the height distribution is? Have you ever been the shortest one out of your entire group of friends and have been subjected to the never-ending “arm rest”? Then you’ll probably empathize with these following problems, unless you’re average or tall, in which case you can think twice before teasing us! *internal sob*
1. The never ending armrest
“Hahaha.. I’m so tired, I’m just going to rest my arm here for a second…”. DON’T DO IT. Don’t you do it! We do mind! It’s not fun being the tiniest one here, don’t make it more evident!
2. The search for properly-fitting clothing
Ever walked into a shop and spotted the jeans of your dreams? Chances are they’ll never fit you because apparently, no one ever makes clothes for short people. Even jackets don’t agree with us (even though the flappy arm attack is kinda cool..).
3. The ever growing denial
Face it, how many of us will agree to the fact that we’ll never grow taller? Probably none of us. We constantly live in the belief that we’ll grow taller and you know what, we may just grow an inch taller if we wish enough! (Don’t get me started on being called a midget if you’re < 4’11”. I’ve been there…).
4. Trying to catch up will a tall person
Have you ever tried to run alongside a tall person? It’s nearly impossible; one of their steps is worth 2 of ours. They’re faster and can reach higher and farther than we could ever imagine, as if they’re built to out-compete us. :(
5. Swimming
Swimming pools are just not built for the vertically challenged. The shallow side is still too deep for you, and you have to constantly flail around in an attempt to surface.
6. Being treated like a kid
“Awww you little cutiepatootie! Look how tiny she is!” Grrr I’m not a little kid! It’s so embarrassing when anyone treats you like a child, but its even worse when your own friends join in!
7. Trying to reach for the cookie jar
Almost there…ALMOST…*cue falling off countertop*. Ah yes, the great struggle of trying to reach something which is nowhere near your grasp – oh wait… is it kept there for a reason?!
8. Vulnerable to hidden table attacks
Let’s face it, tables are designed to attack short people in just the right places. There’s no better way to end a bad day than a table edge to the ribs..
9. Buying step stools
Eventually, when you come to terms with your height, you will realize that step stools are your best friends. Say goodbye to the never-ending struggle of trying to reach your closet cabinets with one of these bad boys!
10. Showing weight gain… FASTER
Metaphorically, tall people are basically just short people placed in a taffy machine (y’know.. the kind in Willy Wonka where it pulls on the taffy to make it longer?). Thus, it’s easier for you to show that you’ve put on more weight since there’s less surface area for it to accumulate on.
11. Trying to watch a movie in a movie theatre
I can’t even begin to tell you the amount of times I’ve had to switch seats with my parents, just because a tall person’s head was blocking my view. Luckily, with newer designs coming to cinemas, they’ve began to create step-like platforms for each row, making it virtually impossible for you to have a hard time seeing the screen.
The only really major pro (..not always a pro) of being short is that you’re always in the center of the photo. Excusing ugly middle school photos, you can call yourself the center of attention.. FINALLY! :D
I hope you guys enjoyed my little compilation of the cons of being short! Read an
