Posted on 05/13/2010 7:18:38 AM PDT by JoeProBono
NORFOLK, Va., - The tallest man in the world and the tallest man in the United States came together in Virginia to film a segment for a British TV documentary.
Norfolk sheriff's deputy George Bell, who stands at 7-foot-8, said he and Sultan Kosen, a Turkish man who stands at 8-foot-1, spent time Tuesday at the Norfolk city jail, Bell's place of employment, and Roger Brown's restaurant in Portsmouth, The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot reported Wednesday.
Bell said it was unusual to stand next to someone whose height exceeds his own.
"I didn't feel small-small," Bell said, "but it was a different feeling."
The deputy said he gave some advice to Kosen during the meeting, which was closed to the media.
"Stand tall and be proud of yourself," Bell told the other man.
Yes, early Devo.
Heh, same guy who wrote the Rugrats theme song.
And here I thought Dylan was the worst lyrics writer ever.
Sorry, I replied to my own post instead of yours.
Yet another reason why I’ve never cared for “Devo”.
This might be the fellow that was the victim of an attempted car jacking. Ben Greene or one of his Chicago buddies told the story, better than I can. The tall person was in his car leaving a parking building late at night. The criminal approached and ordered the driver to get out. The driver unfolded and stepped out. The shear presence of the driver struck fear into the heart of the criminal and he ran away.
I laughed out loud at that, but I felt bad about it, thanks!
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