Here are our 32 Absolute Worst Parts about being Tall:
- Every hug is awkward.
- “I need someone tall to grab something!”
- Low ceilings.
- Beds are way too small.
- Everyone hates you at shows.
- You don’t fit in foreign cars.
- People think it’s socially acceptable to jump on your back without asking.
- Everyone expects you to be good at sports (but you’re not).
- You’ve never actually seen your face in a mirror before.
- Long legs means naturally outpacing anyone you walk with.
- The deep end of the pool always leaves something to be desired.
- Long sleeves are never long enough.
- And pants are always way too short.
- People ALWAYS insist you’ve grown since you last saw them.
- One size fits all never fits.
- Everyone asks how tall you are.
- You haven’t been able to relax in a bathtub since you were 10.
- Airplane seats are knee destroyers.
- Your knees don’t fit under your desk.
- Everyone uses you as a beacon in crowds.
- Getting called “Jolly Green Giant” when you wear green.
- You can never hear people at parties.
- You’re always picked to be the goalie.
- You always have to stand in the back of group pictures.
- Or awkwardly crouch to get in frame.
- “What’s the weather like up there?”
- Public transportation wasn’t built for you.
- You can’t swing on swings.
- People use you for shade or to block wind.
- Your legs are always in the way on trains, buses, and airplanes.
- It’s always unnerving to meet people who are taller.
- The points of open umbrellas are always right at eye level.
That’s our list. Have we missed any? Leave yours in the comments below!
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