Short People Problems

bb1234567

Candie wrote: »

That's a tragedy for your friend. It's not like you can change your height by much (there is an agonising procedure that involves breaking your bones and painstakingly lengthening them).

And the pity is that I'm sure there is much, much, much, more to him than his size.

Im only 5'9''. I use slip in heel things that fit comfortably into my shoes, they make me 2 inches taller. Cost £4. People have remarked that I look taller (Im 19 so people think I may have just grown), it lengthens my legs. People have actually referred to me as tall a few times since I started using them, and I used to be called short or 'kinda small' often, despite the difference being fairly small. So yeah big confidence boost!

todders

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

Can you quit pushing whatever the hell kind of agenda you're trying to push? I can't even work out what it is but it's becoming really tedious.

I'm confused, is this your "tame" joke about overweight people jimbob?

It doesn't have a punchline nor does it reference overweight people.

OHHHH, you're avoiding it because you can't back up your points....that's disappointing

bb1234567

bb1234567 wrote: »

Im only 5'9''. I use slip in heel things that fit comfortably into my shoes, they make me 2 inches taller. Cost £4. People have remarked that I look taller (Im 19 so people think I may have just grown), it lengthens my legs. People have actually referred to me as tall a few times since I started using them, and I used to be called short or 'kinda small' often, despite the difference being fairly small. So yeah big confidence boost!

I wonder if they make those for girls? Sounds more comfortable than heels for adding a bit of height.

I would say that at 5'9'' you aren't short. You're not tall, but by no means is that small. It's how you feel about yourself that matters most at the end of the day and if the lifts make you feel good about it, then I'm glad it works out for you.

bodice ripper

todders wrote: »

I'm confused, is this your "tame" joke about overweight people jimbob?

It doesn't have a punchline nor does it reference overweight people.

OHHHH, you're avoiding it because you can't back up your points....that's disappointing

Just had the misfortune to follow this whole conversation back to see what you were going ape**** about. Nothing, apparently.

You'd want to calm down, short people are more susceptible to heart attacks.

Pumpkinseeds

The usual problems really, I can't wear a long coat because it looks like it's wearing me. Trouser legs are too long and waist size is either too big or too small. Reaching things on shelves or in overhead cupboards is a nuisance, but my husband is 6'3, so that helps.:D Being short also means that I can see the top of my head in the mirror so I'm really conscious of it when my roots need doing.

Teyla Emmagan

Speaking of mirrors, it really annoys me when I go into some loo and can only see the top of my head, because some gargantuan fella installed the mirror. It's a LADIES FFS, most of us are not 6 foot 4.

Also spent five minutes on Saturday glaring at the super cheap bottle of weedkiller in B&Q that I couldn't get anywhere near. Good luck hoping for any members of staff, even ones that had a step ladder.

Rubberlegs

Most of my problems have been listed already. At just over 4ft 11, besides getting jeans to fit, the sun visor not blocking out the sun one bit has to be one of the most frustrating things ever. It's bad enough that there is barely a foot between me and the steering wheel:(

At least skinny jeans are fashionable, you can turn under the excess and they're not baggy on the waist or butt. I see baggier tops becoming fashionable again, but they swamp me. Try finding 28/29 C bras that aren't for tweens.

Badly Drunk Boy

Speaking of mirrors, it really annoys me when I go into my own bathroom and can only see my chin. Really, I should move the medicine cabinet thing that the mirror is on but I reckon it'd look odd at the higher height. It's probably not worth the hassle, for the sake of stooping down a bit for a couple of minutes while shaving once or twice a week.

Rubberlegs

Candie wrote: »

At least skinny jeans are fashionable, you can turn under the excess and they're not baggy on the waist or butt. I see baggier tops becoming fashionable again, but they swamp me. Try finding 28/29 C bras that aren't for tweens.

I've recently converted to wearing skinny jeans, I've never been convinced they look good on me. The best thing is you don't walk all over the ends of them, and rip them. Also you don't end up with drownded wet ends in the rain .

bodice ripper

Bootcut til I die.


I don't bother hemming them, erosion takes care of the excess.

todders

bodice ripper wrote: »

Just had the misfortune to follow this whole conversation back to see what you were going ape**** about. Nothing, apparently.

You'd want to calm down, short people are more susceptible to heart attacks.

"apparently" indeed


Yes, lets continue to slag short people. If anything you'll get some "thanks" and they're fair game.

Ass####s stick together apparently ;-)

Peregrine

todders wrote: »

"apparently" indeed


Yes, lets continue to slag short people. If anything you'll get some "thanks" and they're fair game.

Ass####s stick together apparently ;-)

Are you still on that?

shruikan2553

Fat Christy wrote: »

I'm overweight, bring it.

Better hope he doesnt sugarcoat it or you'll eat that too :pac:

Doctor Jimbob

todders wrote: »

"apparently" indeed


Yes, lets continue to slag short people. If anything you'll get some "thanks" and they're fair game.

Ass####s stick together apparently ;-)

You're going to feel really silly when you realise most of the people calling you out on your nonsense are short :pac:

bodice ripper

todders wrote: »

"apparently" indeed


Yes, lets continue to slag short people. If anything you'll get some "thanks" and they're fair game.

Ass####s stick together apparently ;-)

Its your stance that we cannot laugh at anything. Its beneath me.

todders

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

You're going to feel really silly when you realise most of the people calling you out on your nonsense are short :pac:

Really??

How tall exactly are each of them?

Well jimbob?

FloatingVoter

Small Float is 1" tall. He gets intimidated by porn.

Say a prayer for small Float.

Doctor Jimbob

todders wrote: »

Really??

How tall exactly are each of them?

Well jimbob?

I'm starting to see where the 'angry short guy' stereotype comes from

todders

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

I'm starting to see where the 'angry short guy' stereotype comes from

Don't be so hard on yourself jimbob

You only couldn't back up what you said twice.. in the same thread...

Third time lucky lmao

Doctor Jimbob

todders wrote: »

Don't be so hard on yourself jimbob

You only couldn't back up what you said twice.. in the same thread...

Third time lucky lmao

I could answer your questions but it's so much more entertaining to see you get all wound up about it.

Fat Christy

todders wrote: »

Don't be so hard on yourself jimbob

You only couldn't back up what you said twice.. in the same thread...

Third time lucky lmao

What the hell are you talking about?

I'm completely lost. I already said in this thread people comment on my size all the time. My 'I'm overweight' post, wasn't a dig at Jimbob. It was more a 'I don't really care what people say about my weight'.

Sorry Jimbob, just incase you thought it was a dig at you, it wasn't!! Or at least it wasn't meant to be.

I've read back through the thread and I don't really get what your point is?

todders

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

I could answer your questions but it's so much more entertaining to see you get all wound up about it.

Surrrrreee you could.

Lol me wound up?

Sorry for calling you out lmao

Doctor Jimbob

Fat Christy wrote: »

What the hell are you talking about?

I'm completely lost. I already said in this thread people comment on my size all the time. My 'I'm overweight' post, wasn't a dig at Jimbob. It was more a 'I don't really care what people say about my weight'.

Sorry Jimbob, just incase you thought it was a dig at you, it wasn't!! Or at least it wasn't meant to be.

I've read back through the thread and I don't really get what your point is?

Nah I didn't take it as a dig at all. I have no idea how todders managed to interpret it that way TBH.

tomwaterford

todders wrote: »

Surrrrreee you could.

Lol me wound up?

Sorry for calling you out lmao

What exactly is all this about???


And would yous two not get on and stop bickering,??

todders

tomwaterford wrote: »

What exactly is all this about???


And would yous two not get on and stop bickering,??

Sorry mammy

He started it

tomwaterford

todders wrote: »

Sorry mammy

He started it

Started what though.....I read over and still don't know
Is bickering and sniping not very negative behaviour

todders

tomwaterford wrote: »

Started what though.....I read over and still don't know
Is bickering and sniping not very negative behaviour

Reading comprehension isn't your strong point Mammy

Peregrine

Way to ruin a good thread.

Tombi!

Mod: Doctor Jimbob and todders, stop the petty bickering or don't bother post in the thread.