While I may not be as towering as former NBA superstar, Shaquille O’Neal (pictured above), I am considered to be well above the average height at 6'8".
Life at this altitude has it's fair share of benefits, ranging from rarely obscured vantage points at sports events to immediate intimidation and avoidance from most strangers (ideal if you're antisocial). Aside from a sizable list of convenient perks, being tall also comes with a large handful of disadvantages. Out of these drawbacks, there is one in particular that anyone with height on their side will attest to for being the most relatable; the constant, day--in and day--out jokes, questions, and comments. Since I was 12 years old, I can't recall a single 24-hour window in which I didn’t hear something related to my stature.
With fellow giants in mind, those that join me in this endless torture, I have compiled a list of 10 common remarks and observations that, despite our efforts, we just cannot seem to escape (short people, feel free to stop reading now).
