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As a short male,/src on/I say SMASH HEIGHTISM!./src off/I think part of the correlation between wages and height is height is a proxy for a low socioeconomic background, height being caused by malnutrition. The most salient fact for being short is you basically don't exist in public spaces. The major advantage is no problem sitting in cramp airline seats.
1 posted on 03/28/2016 4:40:35 AM PDT by C19fan
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I believe it’s Japan where the taller you are, the better you do.

I like to think that hard work and determination combined with good values and ethics will see a guy through. Then again I am 6’2, so perhaps I’m height privileged. I thought I was already over doing being a white Christian male. How do I make amends for all this?


2 posted on 03/28/2016 4:44:30 AM PDT by Bulwyf
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So what is the definitive size reference for a “short male”?

Less than 5’5”?


3 posted on 03/28/2016 4:46:01 AM PDT by Alas Babylon!
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Two words: Audie Murphy!


5 posted on 03/28/2016 4:55:47 AM PDT by Buttons12
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Gives new meaning to Microaggression :)


6 posted on 03/28/2016 4:57:04 AM PDT by NonValueAdded (Buchanan: A note of caution: This establishment is not going quietly.)
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My cousin’s brother-in-law is a financial guru in the area and he and his wife are both under 5’ 3” tall. He may be even shorter than that. A story I was told is that they were visiting my aunt and uncle and my cousin couldn’t help but notice how his brother-in-law’s feet were inches from touching the floor as he sat in one of non-reclining chairs in the den as they watched a U of M game, wearing his U of M jersey with a mini football in his lap.


8 posted on 03/28/2016 5:01:02 AM PDT by equaviator (There's nothing like the universe to bring you down to earth.)
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I believe the average Roman was 5’3 and they did pretty good until 6’0 barbarians like me came along.


10 posted on 03/28/2016 5:10:52 AM PDT by Dr. Ursus
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Is it just me, or is every male of this latest generation who is at least 17 years of age at least 6’ tall? I did my growing up in the 70’s, and back then guys ran the gamut in height from short to medium to tall. Nowadays, it seems virtually all of them are tall. Must be something in the water...


14 posted on 03/28/2016 5:27:06 AM PDT by simpson96
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Ted Cruz 5’8”


16 posted on 03/28/2016 5:38:18 AM PDT by deport
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And they all want to fight to prove how small they are.


18 posted on 03/28/2016 5:59:46 AM PDT by showme_the_Glory ((ILLEGAL: prohibited by law. ALIEN: Owing political allegiance to another country or government))
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James Madison was 5’ 4”


19 posted on 03/28/2016 6:05:24 AM PDT by tacticalogic ("Oh bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
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These studies always amuse me. I’m 5’1, 42 years old, prior service Marine, current Naval officer, beautiful wife, great kids....every reason to be happy. Have a good attitude, work hard, get smart at something, be nice to people. Sure I’ve taken plenty of crap, but I’ve never allowed myself to excuse failure. Overcome, adapt, improvise.


21 posted on 03/28/2016 6:09:52 AM PDT by bethelgrad
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I’m currently reading a short history of the Ghurkas- average height 5’4”, and some of the toughest, deadliest soldiers alive. Short men also have a lot of health advantages- being 6’, 200+ lbs (like me) can be hard on the human body. Not to mention many obvious advantages for space travel...


25 posted on 03/28/2016 6:21:19 AM PDT by TexasBarak (I aim to misbehave!)
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My husband always said he was 5’7” I never questioned him until our son was the same height and I measured him and he was 5’6”. I asked my husband what the deal was, he laughed and said that was with his boots on.


26 posted on 03/28/2016 6:28:03 AM PDT by tiki
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I’m 5’7”. Never really been an obstacle to anything, except something that required height. :-)


28 posted on 03/28/2016 6:30:54 AM PDT by Ted Grant
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I’m 5’10”, 185lb. That is almost exactly an average size human. I enjoy having almost everything that is ergonomically designed in effect being fit for me.


29 posted on 03/28/2016 6:46:25 AM PDT by CrazyIvan (Socialists are just communists in their larval stage.)
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I’m short and I still have trouble with airline seats, but I can imagine it would be unbearable if I were taller.


31 posted on 03/28/2016 7:24:48 AM PDT by ichabod1 (Spriiingtime for islam, and tyranny. Winter for US and frieeends. . .)
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OK, you short men, here’s what you do.

Don’t get upset.
Just declare yourselves a victim and a minority, and all kinds of doors will open for you.

It’s worked for blacks, Hispanics, gays, transgenders, Muslims, women, felons - why not you?


34 posted on 03/28/2016 7:39:53 AM PDT by oldbill
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Height has been consistently but weakly associated with intelligence in humans.

Height is just one dimension, although the easiest to see. 3D brain volume is more strongly correlated with intelligence and income. From personal experience the smartest women wear Men's size extra large bicycle helmets, and their heads are like heavy concrete blocks.

41 posted on 03/28/2016 10:31:34 AM PDT by Reeses (A journey of a thousand miles begins with a government pat down.)
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Since my government has refused to recognize me as a member of an Oppressed Class and grant me a sizable monetary payment, I have sworn revenge. All right, high-pockets, listen up! You know how they're making airline seats smaller? That was me.

BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

45 posted on 03/28/2016 11:11:36 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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We taller guys have a better chance with the gorgeous tall women!


49 posted on 03/30/2016 4:43:24 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit."-R.Reagan)
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