As a 5' 11-1/2" (with shoes on) 19-year-old, I get a lot of comments on my height. So many, in fact, that I was able to create this list in less than five minutes. Isn't funny how when you are a certain height, there are many things that you hear and specific comments that you get, over, and over, and over again? Actually, no, it isn't funny. It's actually quite annoying. It's okay though—we tall folk forgive you; not as tall folk—we know that you don't know you're not being original. Or, for some reason, you think even if it's a "classic" tall joke, it's still funny. Well, it's not. But thanks for trying. Now, now, don't get me wrong; I love being tall, and I love when people notice my height...but I'd rather be simply complimented instead of having to listen to some overused and dull joke or comment. So without further ado, here is a list of 22 things you definitely hear as a tall person.
(All of these usually start off with, "WOW, you're really tall!" and then continue with one or more of the following.)
- Do you play basketball? (When I reply, "No, volleyball," the response is usually, "Ohhhh, the other 'tall sport.'")
- Are you a model?
- Have you ever thought of modeling?
- Can you grab that for me?
- Your legs are longer than my whole body!
- How's the weather up there? (This one is not funny at all! What is humorous about this?)
- Lemme try to give you a high five—I bet I can reach.
- Your feet must be huge!
- What size are those things? (Yes, because tall people's feet are called "things," not "feet.".)
- What, did your parents stretch you when you were little?
- Is it hard to find tall guys to date?
- Wow, you must be huge when wearing heels.
- Do clothes even like, fit you?
- You're such a giraffe.
- Can you like bend down? I can't hear you. (No.)
- You must be over six feet.
- No? I swear you must be. We should measure you. (No.)
- Are your parents really tall?
- I really look up to you. Ha ha. Get it? (Yes, it's not funny.)
- I wish I were as tall as you. (Thanks? Yeah? What is the correct response? Please help.)
- Are you sure you haven't grown since the last time I've seen you?
- I feel so short next to you.
Oh yes, being tall is wonderful and comes with amazing things, but it is a package deal. Ya gotta deal with the repetitive comments and what not, but at least you've got a routine and automatic reply down pat, am I right?
