For those of you out there who don’t know, I’m tall, really tall. I’m 6‘9”. It’s often the first thing that gets brought up when I meet people, and the same conversations happen over and over again. How tall are your parents? Do you play basketball? How tall were you when you were 12? I’m used to it, I’ve been this tall since I was 14 and to me, it’s not that special.
It was great for playing basketball and comes in handy for things like dusting or cleaning windows, and supposedly Tall men make more money so I’m all for that, but overall it’s not that special. Yet people seem to think it is. Now I love being tall and I wouldn’t want to be any shorter, but there’s plenty of thing that are a big pain when you’re tall. So for all you vertically challenged people out there hopefully this will help dirty up that rosy picture you have about being tall.
Airplane seats. I literally can’t stretch my knees out.
Shopping for clothes. The internet has been a huge boon making tall sizes available but having to buy site unseen and then having to ship stuff back is a huge pain. I cherish that rare occasion when I can walk into a store and pick up something that comes close to fitting.
A bad back. It’s practically a given that tall guys have bad backs and I’m no exception. That one week I spend hobbling around every couple of years sure is fun.
Countertops and furniture. Hardly a day goes by when I’m not wishing this table was higher or a chair could be adjusted just a little differently.
Beds. I own a queen size bed and I sleep diagonally so my feet don’t hang off.
Showers. Having the water come out at middle of your chest gets old really fast.
Cars. I’m still in search for a car the fits me. If anyone has any suggestions I’d love to hear them.
The cheesy jokes. Yes, you might think “How’s the weather up there” is funny but no it’s really not.
Hitting your head. It’s so cliche but I hit my head plenty. You develop a sort of sixth sense for ducking, but you can only miss so many times before that awning jumps out and gets you. I’m sure I’ve lost a few brian cells because of it.
The constant discussions about it. Sure, I don’t mind it occasionally and I’ve got plenty of stories to tell, but what’s new to you is the same story I’ve told countless times before. I’m thinking I should start making stuff up to keep it interesting.
I’m not complaining. I’m just saying being tall isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Hopefully after reading this you’ll be a just a touch more cognizant of that tall guy conversation you’ve been dying to have. I mean I don’t go around telling people “Wow, you’re fat.”
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I’m about 6‘4”, and a cousin is 6‘5” or so. So we’re somewhat diminutive according to some standards, but hats off to my cousin for coming up with what has to be the best response of all time to “do you play basketball?”
“Do you play mini golf?”
As far as our bad backs go, well, certain kinds of exercise help a bit, but I think the problem is due to sitting in chairs designed for short people, squeezing ourselves into too-small clothing, ducking and bending over all the time, etc.
Hi, im 6‘7” tall.I love it and wouldnt change it for the world.However,I am fed up of the same predictable conversations when i meet new people or the stupid annoying jokes I get from friends that know me. I can completely relate with the points you raised above so I thought I would drop a line.Perhaps you could conjure up some counter jokes for all us tall people out there.Im so sick of questions like,’Whats the weather like up there?,’Do you have to duck under that?,Hey High Tower!,What height are you? Jesus youre tall!,did you get taller recently? how are you so tall?…….i could go on forever.dont get me wrong i love the attention it brings but sometimes i feel like i dont know what to say to people who ask the same questions over and over. Any opinions or help are very welcome. Thanks
Hi i’m 7‘1 and i’m only 13. It’s a little wierd towering over everyone in the town and having to duck through every doorway when i’m only 13 and i hate shopping because i can never find anything that fits and its impossible to find shoes (i’m a size 24)But other than that i love my height and i love my 380 pounds of muscle because i can pick up literally anything i once picked up two of my friends while they were sitting in chairs and i can benchpress 450 pounds. I also love basketball because i can slam dunk so easily and once i dunked from about 10 feet out which was sweet. I love this website because what you say is so true i own a king size bed and i have to wear socks to keep my feet warm. Thanks.
Hi i’m 7‘10 and you won’t believe the stories i get about me. dude your website is so true
I’m 6‘3 and I get ‘holy shit your sooooooo tall’ on a weekly basis. I wish I was born a dutchman.
I’m not tall but I do have a bad back. So I’m interested in cars where you can ‘sit up’. Land Rover Discovery is about your best bet. Have a look at http://www.car-seat-data.co.uk for some info about car dimensions and bad backs.
Good luck.
Im 6‘1. Am i Tall ??
Guys, Im 19 & 5‘10.5. I hear that a male’s growth stops @ 21. If so then is there a possibility that i can be 6‘4 .. 5 inches in 2 yrs?? My dad is just under 6‘0 & my elder Bro stands at just under 6‘2.
Plz advise if i can do anything to attain 6‘4. Any tips from you lucky tall guys would be biblical!!!
Plzzz & Thanks !