The offer is only open to men, and if I have to train them how to kiss, I charge extra.
Considering the topic at hand, you might enjoy this:
It’s the third entry down (the one for May 7th).
It’s a link to an online jounal by Paul Shirley, who fills the role of 12th man on the Phoenix Suns’ bench (go Suns!). He has some less than complimentary things to say about those who feel the need to comment on his height.
Best I can do is:
“Good gods you’re a giant, please don’t eat me!”
I know, I got nothin’
That is hilarious- great link!
I have always been attracted to tall men, and I sometimes will stare without meaning to be rude. If the guy happens to notice me, of course I feel like an idiot for getting caught staring, and start blushing - which clashes with my red hair. So I’m standing there, bright red, embarassed as hell in front of a guy I would like to have met. What am I supposed to say?
Ok, I can see how people commenting on your height can get old, but does it really make you tall guys so angry that you would like to respond with an insult?
SpouseO’s 6’6" and he too hates the tall jokes/comments. After one such encounter, he turned to me and asked exasperatedly, “Can’t people think of any other way to start a conversation?” Bugs him all to hell and back.
He also finds it disconcerting when he runs into someone taller than himself. Good thing it doesn’t happen all that often. And he always notices tall women - I’m hoping he’s not thinking it might be a nice change (I’m 5’6").
I always thought you tall people should have some sort of secret nod, a “S’up” sort of thing, when you run into each other. Just a quiet acknowledgement of some sort. Who knows? Maybe you do.
My life is complete enough without having to learn how to kiss a seven-foot ginger, thankyouverymuch.
I admit to “height envy”. I topped out at 5’ 11" and was mostly there within a coupla months of turning 13. OTOH I sit mighty tall for my height, a friend who’s maybe an inch shorter was sat next to me at the theatre and he noticed I towered over him. Yes, Mal is an odd shape.
“Hello.”
p.s. I think I’m now in love with Paul Shirley. Too bad he’s too tall for me.
p.p.s. Leviosaurus–your story made me literally laugh out loud. Thanks.
We do. I could tell you what it is, but it would just go over your head.
You might just sit well. I got posture therapy for a bad back, and now I sit taller than many people who are taller than me standing up. (when I remember to use good posture).
Wait a minute… a redhead? Attracted to tall men? From Georgia, with that southern accent?
Trust me, hon, you don’t have to say a word. If I wasn’t already in a LTR, I’d be on a bus South right now.
You’re welcome! Glad you liked it!
Linus Van Pelt, Thanks for the link, it’s great!
I don’t think I’ve ever heard a professional athlete write so well. Most impressive.
Almost sad now that I’ve never had any tall jokes lobed at me. 5’10" usually makes me the tallest girl in the room. Maybe my ears have been to far away to notice.
And how dare any other girl be taller than me! Stop it!
Sorry about that. Blame my parents.
I get all fluttery around really tall guys (I’m 5’7") …I find myself all twitterpated.
This has got to stop, since I am almost 43 and married 18 years. There is just something about a tall man.
You tall folk–you get some hearts beating fast…<fans self and sits down>.
(psst, don’t tell my husband-he’s 5’9" [really 8, but he says 9]).
When I’m asked how tall I am I usually answer, “Five feet, seventeen inches.” It’s true, it places the burden of the conversation back on the asker, and it signals that yes, I have had to answer this question a few times in the past.
Curate
Do you ever get an opening line like this?
“With you, I wouldn’t have to kneel.”
Answer
- Gee not veryone notices, what gave you the first clue? If they ask your height, answer like a guy I knew who was 6’ 10" His response was “I’m five3 foot twenty”
- Sorry I got nothin
:smack: “Five foot twenty” :smack:
Tall and bad at math!