13 Things Short People Are Tired Of Hearing
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13 Things Short People Are Tired Of Hearing

Seriously, it's getting old.

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13 Things Short People Are Tired Of Hearing
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It was around the 8th grade when it finally hit me that I’m done growing and this is as tall as I’m probably going to get. 8 years later, I’ve grown about a quarter inch since, leaving me 5’1” to date. It wasn’t until high school when I realized, holy sh*t I’m actually really short. When I was younger, being short didn’t really bother me—in fact, I was grateful for it; everyone loves the cute, smiley little girl! Sure, people made little comments here and there, asking if I need a booster seat to drive or if I wanted a kids menu at 15 (rude, I know). It wasn’t until college when I noticed my shortness even more and started to feel on the insecure side about it. I wanted to look older, sexier, even attention grabbing when I walked around campus, sitting in class or at the late-night fraternity parties. But instead I felt like the baby girl who got lost on her way to middle school carpool line; definitely not a sexy feeling, I’ll tell you that! Not only did I feel my height difference, but people pointed it out more than I ever was used to. To all my shorties out there, EMBRACE IT BABY!! You may be short, but that's what makes you you! To all my average or tall people, take a moment before turning to your short friend and saying these comments, I guarantee they will be grateful for it!

1. Wow, you’re so small!

Maybe I should start calling you Sherlock!! Pointing out my shortness is most definitely not the way to get on my good side, for realz.

2. You are such a little cutie pie!

YUCK, definitely not. Not only am I fully grown, but I live away from home and take care of myself--no little cutie pie here!

3. Aww, you look 12 years old


I may look 12, but think about how much older you must look...

4. You’re the perfect height to be my armrest



And then proceed to put your heavy-ass arm on my head!? C'MON PEOPLE

5. You’d fit in with my 4th grade sister’s friends


I'm sure your younger sibling is a gem, but I think I'm better around people my own age.

6. Don’t worry you’ll take it as a compliment when you’re older


ummm....thanks?

7. Do you buy kids jeans??


At least they're half the price!

8. You must only wear heels like all the time

Ain't nobody got time for that....and my feet thank me everyday for it.

9. At least you never have to worry about being taller than your date!


While this may be true, it's definitely not on my list of reasons I'm glad to be short

10. Do you need a ladder *wink* *smirk*



HA HA we got a real comedian over here!!!!

11. Ah, lemme crouch down to your height *while posing for picture*



Kk we get that you might feel like a ginormo next to us, but think of how we feel... we're not some little kid here. Stand normal, I promise the picture will look much better.

12. Wearing patterns must be really hard to pull off.


PSHHH I wear what I want, when I want because I. Am. Fabulous.

13. You can sit on my lap!

Thx but I'd much rather have my own seat


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