Blogs @ Augusta.comLooking for photos? Check out Spotted

Recent comments

Syndicate

Syndicate content
Please sign in to post or comment.

Tall People are Evil

Posted by Channing-100Proof on February 01, 2006 - 11:03 PM

*Note: My last blog upset a few people so I decided to lighten things up this week.*

"Short people always have a problem with other people," -- Augusta Mayor Pro Tem Marion Williams

He doesn't know it, and he probably doesn't care, but Marion Williams opened the floodgates on a dam that was holding back a reservoir of bitterness. Even though he was talking about all short people, I feel the need to speak on behalf of just the short men.

As anyone that knows the real me will tell you, I have never been a fan of tall people, especially tall men. I am 5' 7" on a GOOD day and have always been the runt of whatever group, clique or club I was in. So I took Williams' shot at vertically challenged folks personally.

To be honest there is some jealously mixed in with my hatred. Every school I went to had one thing in common; if you were tall you got women.

Tall and muscular? You were considered ripped, women thought you were sexy and they wanted you. Tall and skinny? You were considered lanky, women thought you were cute and they wanted you. Short and skinny (i.e. me)? You were considered f'd up, women thought nothing of you and they damn sure didn't want you. These were sad but true facts.

The really messed up part was the tiny women (5'5" and below) that wanted dudes 5'10" and above. I guess they were trying to be tall by association. Or they wanted a shot at having tall kids. Hell, it may have been more primal in nature. In the wild most female animals mate with the biggest and strongest in the herd. Maybe these women just wanted a big alpha male.

For the most part I am ok with tall women. My only issue with them is that they usually don't date short men. I have yet to see a 6 foot tall woman with a 5'5" man but it is probably just an image thing.

*Warning, potentially sexist statements coming*

Women usually care more about that sort of thing than men. A man will go to the club with a woman that is 3 feet shorter than him if she is good looking. Most women usually don't do that.

*End of potentially sexist statements*

There are a few examples of short men that get respect. Before he went crazy Tom Cruise was an inspiration for short men everywhere. Maxim put together a list that included names like Bruce Lee, Prince, Ron Jeremy, Kurt Cobain, and Spud Webb. All of these men are great, but more needs to be done to show people that short men are here and we deserve respect.

According to one study, tall men make more than short ones. Swedish research shows that tall people get better educations. I ask you, is this fair? It might be true (have the paychecks and math test scores to prove it) but it is not fair.

It is time for short men to rise up and TAKE the respect that they deserve. We have been held down by the tall empire for far too long.

My short brothers, I propose a march a Million Mini-Man March. We should walk up to the steps of Augusta's Municipal Building and show Mr. Williams that short people are not the problem...tall people are.

We can have speakers like Jon Stewart (5'4") and Jeff Gordon (5'7"). If you are over 5'8" keep your behind at home. If any tall people get in our way, they will be punched in the kneecap, please believe. This is the short man's moment and we will not be denied.

It's not the size of the dog in the fight…it's the size of the fight in the dog. Bow... Wow... Wow.

Submitted by tcummings on February 02, 2006 - 11:26 AM.

Stop whining tall people have problems also, we have to pay more for clothes and just because shorter men can't get a woman don't blame me and the rest of us taller me for ur problems. i'm 6'4 and i have plenty of friends who are under 6feet and they never complain or have any problems with women or people who have dumb short people jokes be a man suck it up move on with your buisness.


Submitted by logos on February 02, 2006 - 2:19 PM.

I don't know how tall Marion Williams is, but his words tend to indicate that he's a very "small" person.


Submitted by rdrake1223 on February 02, 2006 - 3:21 PM.

From a tall woman's opinion! I am 6ft tall and I am currently dating a man that is shorter than I am. He is the Best thing that has ever happened to me. When we met I didn't think about his height all I could think is Dam I need some of that! I think the short whinny guy needs to get a clue! Its not how tall or short you are its all about your confidence. And in my opinion you didn't get women or don't get them now because of your own actions. No matter what height you are if walk into someplace like you own it you will get women's attention. Confidence is SEXY!


Submitted by asujag34 on February 03, 2006 - 4:22 PM.

From another tall woman, I am a 6'3'' former athlete and nothing frustrates me more than immature people that cannot accept people that are different. I personally love heels and wear them often yet people still decide to pass judgement. NOWHERE on a shoe box is there a notice that says "If you are over 6'0, you cannot wear me." God blessed us tall women with legs and heaven forbid we show them. For all the tall women out there who are confident, don't let short people put you down... we are beautiful and when someone decides to appreciate us and our height, we will be truly happy! I have dated both taller men and shorter men, but when it boils down to it, their personality and demeanor conquer all. People just need to accept everyone for who they are and stop passing judgement just because someone isn't the "cookie cutter" image society has made.


Submitted by Channing-100Proof on February 03, 2006 - 7:11 PM.

Don't get me wrong asujag34, I love tall women. To be honest, I LOVE all women. Most of my bitterness (and jealously) is directed at tall men.

It's my burden to bear.

Email: channing100proof@gmail.com


Submitted by Skunkmonkey on February 05, 2006 - 8:56 AM.

Being a Tall male, I really don't see your problem! My problem is tripping over your kind on my way to impress the Tall, Longlegged, Women.


Submitted by Channing-100Proof on February 06, 2006 - 7:05 PM.

OK Skunkmonkey, I am moving you to the top of my "People to Punch in the Kneecap" list. Right below Kobe Bryant, Kwame Brown and Mike the NiteGuy. :)

Email: channing100proof@gmail.com


Submitted by LARRIE_GREER on February 05, 2006 - 10:54 PM.

My husband is shorter than I am and I am 5'6" tall and it would not matter to me if he were taller than I am or shorter as it is. All that matters is that he's a good man and person and that is what matters and should matter no matter what the scenerio


Submitted by mike.mosley on February 06, 2006 - 1:22 AM.

In most cases size, height doesn't matter!

You said it yourself - "It's not the SIZE of the dog in the fight..."

Women want men that appear to have confidence in themselves. There have been occasions where I was about to pee myself I was so nervous to talk to a girl - but I had to appear that I had things under control. It's like riding a rollercoaster - you're scared as hell, but you know it's not gonna kill you.

Just go up to a nice woman, open your mouth and talk. Kick "Mr. TIMID in the a**, and let Mr. CONFIDENCE take over.
You have to go in with the attitude, "If she says no to me, it's her loss!"

It's not about if a person is short or tall. It is about if you interesting to her.

"A CLOSED MOUTH DON'T GET FED!" - Mike the NiteGuy


Submitted by oomiezekatzeoo@... on February 06, 2006 - 4:39 PM.

I think everyone collectively missed the point...

I'm sure we can all think of situations where a tall girl is with someone shorter... I know a lot of people, and of those people I know two females that were over 6 feet tall and were married to/dated guys that were shorter than them.
I haven't dated anyone that was shorter than me.
Then again, I'm 5'2 and there aren't that many men that are shorter than me.

Still, that doesn't negate the fact that the shorter the person the less people take them seriously.

5'7 isn't short, btw. ;-)


Submitted by Channing-100Proof on February 06, 2006 - 7:02 PM.

To be honest oomiezekatzeoo, I am probably closer to 5'6". :) Thanks for getting helping me make my point.

Email: channing100proof@gmail.com


Submitted by oohay_30909 on February 07, 2006 - 10:12 AM.

maybe you should go into local politics. your as prejudice against tall people as marion williams is against white people.


Submitted by froggysammy on February 12, 2006 - 3:52 PM.

It is neither the size of the dog in the fight, nor the size of the fight in the dog. It is, however, the dog itself. If you spent half as much time working on improving yourself, both intelectually and emotionally as you spend on throwing a vertically challenged tyraid for yourself, than maybe, just maybe you could actually get the girl. Stop trying to point the finger of blame at ANYTHING and Anyone for your intelectual and emotional shortcomings. The biggest thing people can't over look is not your small stature, rather it is your small mind. By the way I am 5'1".


Submitted by talldude024 on April 30, 2006 - 2:37 PM.

Ok Im 15 and I am 6'2, I have plenty of friends who are shorter than I who get chicks without complaints. And 5'7 is not short that is the national average height for a man. And listen to those women who are telling u that its confidence that matters. And stop blaming tall ppl like myself for your problem cause its not.


Submitted by livianamari on December 21, 2007 - 5:00 AM.
I'm 5'0 I like tiny man and big man. Tiny man can be very cute. These polls are useless. I was the top student at my school and in over 3 counties. I was student of the year 3 times. They say tall people make more money, are smarter and better in every way. Perhaps if you study tall people you will find that. But you investigate small people you will find the opposite. The tiny Asian at every school I went to was the smartest, most successful highly educated and technically advanced person. But women also like small men. Perhaps people who avoid somebody...avoid them in all honesty of who that person is. Not for their height or looks !But being a short woman made me insecure before I really thought about it....Never were these stereotypes true in my life nor with anybody I know.

Submitted by baronez111 on December 21, 2007 - 11:51 AM.
I couldn't believe Marion Williams said that at that time. Just another stupid comment in a long line of them. One that would get anybody like me fired if I said it. Sandra Wimberly who "educates" people about AIDS, told Mary Morrison on noon on Channel 6 one day a couple of years ago that if black men would stop dating white women they wouldn't be getting AIDS. I called in to the station and told them they better correct that misinformation. (I was being polite, it was a downright racist lie.) She still has her job. Amazing? More like disgusting.