Dumb Things People Say
What are some of the dumb quotes or things people have said to you about your height.
Heres my kicker from the last few weeks.
Standing at the elevator this professionally dressed 40ish looking woman does your typical look, look back, look, look back scenario, then finally hits me with the typical "Did you know you are tall?"
Of course this is an absurd statement to say in the first place, but I politely said, "Yup, a bit bigger than the average bear", or some other non-chalant quip I've developed over time.
Then she doubles back with "No. Really. Did you know that you are REALLY tall".
Umm. Yeah. 30 years of this, figured it out by now. Got you on that one Roger Dodger, I think in my head, politely nodding my head with a little "Yup."
Finally, I kid you not, she uttered this gem "Are you a mutant?"
I wanted to say so many different things like "Uh, yeah, you know Wolverine he is my brother" or "Yeah, I used to be a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle". Fortunately, I took the higher.. er taller road and went for the stairs.
What lines and/or stories have others had to deal with?
Heres my kicker from the last few weeks.
Standing at the elevator this professionally dressed 40ish looking woman does your typical look, look back, look, look back scenario, then finally hits me with the typical "Did you know you are tall?"
Of course this is an absurd statement to say in the first place, but I politely said, "Yup, a bit bigger than the average bear", or some other non-chalant quip I've developed over time.
Then she doubles back with "No. Really. Did you know that you are REALLY tall".
Umm. Yeah. 30 years of this, figured it out by now. Got you on that one Roger Dodger, I think in my head, politely nodding my head with a little "Yup."
Finally, I kid you not, she uttered this gem "Are you a mutant?"
I wanted to say so many different things like "Uh, yeah, you know Wolverine he is my brother" or "Yeah, I used to be a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle". Fortunately, I took the higher.. er taller road and went for the stairs.
What lines and/or stories have others had to deal with?
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Permalink Reply by Glam Kam on -
My favorite was a few years ago...I was crossing the street and a SUV came to a screeching halt, a tall guy jumps out of the passenger side and says to me "If you and I were to pro-create we could sell our babies to the NBA". Although it was a tempting offer, I politely declined.
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Permalink Reply by Kimberly McDaniels on -
Seriously? I've had some pretty strange things said to me, but nothing like that. What a jerk!
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Permalink Reply by Marie on -
Oh, I have one to share.
I go to several shoe stores last week and ask for certain shoes in a size 10. That is what I wear. A girl at one store actually came out and said "well I do have a size 5", and she ACTUALLY brought the pair out. I looked at her and said "am I supposed to staple the two together and put them on one foot?" and I just got a blank look from her. I then go to other stores, looking for a certain pair of heels.... and nothing. no one had my size..... then finally I go in to one store. grab 4 pairs, figuring my chances were greater.... and asked for my size. This girl comes out and says... "no m'am we do not have any of these shoes in your size." I ask if they have ANY shoe in the store in my size..... with a head nod, a slight eye roll and a snicker, she says " well, the average height IS 5'6 so and women that are your size usually never wear heels."
ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm WHAT???????
skank.
ok.. i am done now.... :)
guess that means I am ABOVE average huh?
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Permalink Reply by Maria on -
OK, well try finding a size 12 W. NO ONE has it. IF you find it at Payless (The only place here with some) most of them are heels. I am already taller than my husband
Shoe shopping is annoying
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Permalink Reply by Belinda Nnoka on
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I laughed out loud at your posting! What on earth possessed her to bring out a pair of shoes half your size???? Loved your resonse to that!!!
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Permalink Reply by LaTisha (SLIMTHIKIE) Jones on -
yes that is definitely what it means we are above average, and how dare she!!! i told a bus driver although i am tall i am still a lady and a lady loves heels!!! the shorties get it way twisted.
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Permalink Reply by Sheena on -
Have you ever noticed that when you buy heels in the larger sizes the heel seems a bit smaller???
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Permalink Reply by Addie Maria on -
I have the same problem. Most stores don't have my size either, 11.
Try going to Payless Shoes or Rackroom. They have specific sections for shoe sizes
so you don't have to keep asking till you find the one horrible shoe they have in your
size. Size 11 is usually pretty bare, but the size 10 section isn't too shabby.
And I was able to buy a nice pair of black heels there the other day.
Good luck. :]
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Permalink Reply by Kimberly McDaniels on
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What is wrong with people? There are plenty of 'average size' womenn who wear a size 10. Geez!
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Permalink Reply by Danielle on -
omgomg ive had that! like they think sayin that stufff is totally NOT RUDE?! ive had loads of girls say i shouldnt jus like thAT! sorry had to share as was readin through these lool
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Permalink Reply by Sam K on -
My favs :
The 5 footer that comes up to your chest that has the balls to say "Wow, you are really tall. Do you date shorter men?" Ummmmm... Can you repeat that? I can't hear you from down there, troll.. :)
followed by.....
"So you do not date shorter men, but it doesnt matter in bed." Ummmmm... NEG - O - TIVE! Walk away now, shawty. haha
"You are already so tall and then you wear those 4 inch heels." Yes, I do not feel I have to subject myself to ugly ballet slippers in a Size 9 because you think I am too tall to wear heels, sorry!
Here is another good one.... Just because you are over 5'7, people automatically think you model.
My response: " I like to eat... modeling is not an option when you eat" hahaha
and last week's favorite: When walking in Perimeter mall, a group of adolescence scream " America's Next Top model right there."
Ahhh, the abuse we take.... But let's face it, we all like the attention.
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