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Finally, something good about being short

Discussion in 'Tilted Life and Sexuality' started by Lindy, Nov 5, 2015.

  1. Lindy

    Lindy Moderator Staff Member

    Location:
    Nebraska
    Since I'm only 5' 1" I guess I'm glad to see this. Maybe means I can eat more bacon.;)

    More here: Height May Be Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
     
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  2. rogue49

    rogue49 Tech Kung Fu Artist Staff Member

    Location:
    Baltimore/DC
    There are many things beneficial to being shorter...
    You are more likely live longer
    You don't have deal with the increased stress on your body as much as you age (joints, muscles, etc...gravity works)
    You likely need less food, thus decreasing your costs (if desired)
    The fashion industry is more focused to smaller people, there's often more in stock too

    As a tall person, I get to add this to my list of potential disadvantages.
    Not saying there are not advantages...but there are issues too.

    I'd say just enjoy.
    Especially the bacon, which makes life worth it no matter your size ;)
     
    rogue49, Nov 5, 2015
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  3. Stan

    Stan Resident Dumbass

    Location:
    Colorado
    Randy Newman says it best:

     
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  4. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

    Location:
    Large City, TX
    One of my XBILs/still a friend stands maybe 5'6" on a good day, and weighs maybe 105 on a really good day. We toured the battleship USS Texas and the aircraft carrier USS Lexington. He had served in the merchant marines (a very wise decision as it turned out) and was able scramble around the cramped ships like it was nothing.

    I remember touring the USS Texas years ago as a kid, before the state parks dept installed rails and stairs to made it more 'tour friendly.' A big guy (not many women on board during WW II) would have had a tough time moving around.
     
    Chris Noyb, Nov 5, 2015
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  5. CinnamonGirl

    CinnamonGirl The Cheat is GROUNDED!

    Location:
    Central Republic of Where-In-The-Hell
    5'2 here. Woop!


    ...I smoke, though, so that cancels out any benefit for me.
     
    CinnamonGirl, Nov 5, 2015
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  6. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

    Location:
    Large City, TX


    My XBIL/friend is a heavy smoker and has the worst eating habits (when he actually does eat) of anyone I know. When motivated, he is one of the most energetic people I've ever known.

    But.....the same could be said of my recently deceased neighbor/sometime friend--short, a heavy smoker, and energetic. All indications are he died from lung cancer.

    Odd fact: They are and were, respectively, tripods (and I don't mean sort of).
     
    Chris Noyb, Nov 5, 2015
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  7. Cayvmann

    Cayvmann Very Tilted

    Location:
    Central North Carolina
    You mean I have to live longer now????? yeeeeesh
     
    Cayvmann, Nov 17, 2015
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