The world is wonderful even if you’re short. And sometimes especially because you’re short. That’s one of the things that you see in Three Under the Rain’s wholesome and heart-warming Perks of Being Short illustrations.
Illustrator Brisa, who stands at a mighty 152 cm (nearly 5 feet), told Bored Panda what her most favorite perk is: “I love hearing my fiance’s heartbeat when I hug him, but I think that always having legroom, especially in trains, planes or back car seats, is way a better perk.”
Scroll down for the rest of our in-depth interview with Three Under the Rain’s artist Brisa about the Perks of Being Short, her cute drawings, and her advice for budding new artists. Remember to leave us a comment on which of the perks you love the most!
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Brisa does cartoon drawings about her daily life with “the man of her life” Joan and their labrador Marly. She uploaded her very first single-panel comic to Instagram in September 2017. Since then, she’s become well-known and now has over 285k followers.
Bored Panda was incredibly interested to find out what inspired the artist to come up with the Perks of Being Short comic series. “I started with the series Short People Problems since I thought it would be fun to laugh a bit about the small daily struggles that short people have to face. They were super well-received, but in the comments, there were always people saying how they didn’t like being short, or how that made them feel less confident or feel that being a short person is a problem itself.”
“Now in my late twenties, I’m totally fine with my height of 152 cm, it’s who I am, and I like it, but there was a time when that was not like that,” she said. “So I thought it could be great to make a parallel series, focused on the perks that being below average height have.”
“My intention with all that was to show that, being short is not bad or good, it just has its own pros and cons, like any other stature. And I never could have thought of the great reception these cute comics had, a lot of people liked them, so why not keep going?”
We also enquired about Brisa’s path as an artist. “I haven’t even thought of myself as an artist. I always liked drawing, but it wasn’t even a thing until I started Three Under the Rain. I used to just doodle in all my high school and college notes. Then I started thinking about making small comic strips about our daily life, and after about a year of having it in mind, I just decided to start doing it and shared my drawings on Instagram since the very first day.”
“I think that this was a key factor in me still doing this two years later. I received a lot of feedback and encouragement sharing my creative ideas online and that’s what made me be regular in drawing and motivated me to keep creating, and therefore what really made me improve.”
She continued: “I’ve always liked art, in fact, when I feel a bit overwhelmed by the Three Under the Rain posts, instead of taking a break from drawing, what I do is just draw other stuff, in a different style, and then I feel recharged to go back to the comic.”
“And most of all, every time somebody sends me a message telling me how much they relate to my posts, how my posts cheer them up, or how much they like sharing them with their loved ones… just knowing that I can make some people happier with my work, is what really keeps me passionate about the comic.”
According to the illustrator of Three Under the Rain, people who want to become artists should “just do it, start, don’t wait for the best time, because it doesn’t exist.”
“And then find what motivates you to keep learning and improving.”
She also gave a shoutout to all of her loyal fans: “I’d finally like to thank all my followers for their support and love, you guys are the ones who made this possible.”
Here’s what some people thought when they saw the illustrations
both tall and short people has their own perks, it just that people too focused on the bad parts rather than the good one. this is a really good eye opening post
I’m gonna save this to send to my short friend so she never complains I’m too tall ever again!!! 🥰🤣
Yeah, the perks don’t outweigh the negatives. I’d rather occasionally bump my head on our bottom step (goes under our house, built back when everyone was short) ;)
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I'm 6'4". My wife is 5'4". All these ring true. And... You gotta hand it to short people.......because they usually can't reach it themselves!
There's also shopping in the children's section for cheaper clothes :)
I'm over 170cm and I miss the kids' section. Almost all of the adult clothes are boring or tacky (in my opinion), no in-between.
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By my 13th birthday I was already 5'11" and literally forced to play center in junior high basketball because I was the tallest girl in my school... The only male in my school as tall as me was the Janitor! I am 70 now and have finally shrunk to 5'9" yipee for me!!!
I am 5'4 and love being a shorter person. No matter how old you are people think you are cute. You are closer to any sink and toilet. You can take a nap on a loveseat. You can fit comfortably in small cars. People don't find you intimidating. You can hide easier.
I think short women are very attractive. Never understood the obsession they have to being tall. I'm 6'2" my gf is 5' and I have no complaints.
At 5", you still can buy clothes and shoes in women department.
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There is a short problem with this list as well everyone’s comments . It is being analyzed from the female perspective. Try being a 5’4” grown man. While I’ve done ok, even secure enough to marry a 5’11” women who loves to wear 3’ heels, most others get the short end of the stick.
5' tall equestrian here! Even in my mature years I can still fit on/ride ponies (my collegiate coach used to have me work with her kid's ponies to keep them well behaved for less experienced riders)
I’m 5’11”. My riding instructor used to put me on the little schooling ponies when they acted up and started tossing off kids. It usually didn’t take long for them to settle and act nicely again once someone with more strength and experience rode them. (For those who don’t know, ponies are STRONG, and I wasn’t too heavy for them). I did enjoy riding the 15-16 hand warmbloods a lot more, but that’s because I love jumping and dressage.
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#12 is sooooo true! I’m 5 feet and 6.6 inches and I’m afraid that if I wear heels, I’ll be too tall..lol
So how tall is too tall then? If you are wearing heels you probably will be as tall as I am without them. So I guess I am too tall? But too tall for what exactly? Fragile egos?
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Tall girl here. 5'9". Pants always too short. Tops too short. But next to tall guy I feel short and happy.
Don't forget the sleeves and especially dresses. And then you have to read in the internet how clothes are only made for tall thin women. They are definitely not. In every store I ever went to they were mostly made for chubby, but petite (or slightly pregnant?) hobbits. It's frustrating.
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The art is cute. I'm 5" 5 but wished I was 5" 3 so I can wear more heels. Sil ly.
You can wear heels. That one was the only one that I didn't love because I think anyone who wants to should wear heels regardless of height. If people feel threatened or diminished, that's on them. It's awesome being short, but tall women are wonderful too.
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I will add: 1) when I'll get sick or old, others will be able to carry me easily 2) it is cheaper to buy things in junior's department 3) when I fall, idon' get hurt as much. That for the positive side. For tne negative side, I just don't focus on it.
#7 is BS. You almost never get to stand in the 1st line. And if your somewhere further back you a- see nothing b- here everything muffled down by people around you hat are usually higher
When I want to wash my hands I just put my arms out. No hunching over.
This is accurate except if you're a short straight cis guy none of the relationship things depicted here are applicable and very few girls will date you as you're shorter then them. And obviously the wearing heels thing is also irrelevant unless you're into that.
a bunch of these don't apply if you're a short guy. you're not taken seriously and women won't even look at you.
Well......it's hell trying to look for your shorter friend in a crowd! Next time, I'll give him/her a red balloon to carry. Not that I'm that tall, but taller than some friends. My tall friends are easy to find.
All are true but #8 is my favorite.Another positive spin is “I’m not short,I’m fun sized”.Thanks for creating these wonderful illustrations.
As I've gotten older I have gotten shorter! But as an old lady I feel less embarrassment stopping complete strangers to get stuff down from those high shelves. I have a lot of mixed feelings about being so short. All most every dress, slacks and skirt need to be hemmed. And I have sat behind some of the tallest people in the world!!
Tall people not only provide shade but tall/wide people provide an effective windbreak.
I'm a short male and some of the examples above are relevant to my life. However, there are a number of additions only a short male knows about.
I'm short, but I'm also 43. I can no longer snuggle comfortably in an arm chair.
Totally loveable. Reminds me of Joan Walsh Anglund greeting cards and books.
I envy the bathtub one. I've been in my house for 13 years and have never used mine.
both tall and short people has their own perks, it just that people too focused on the bad parts rather than the good one. this is a really good eye opening post
I’m gonna save this to send to my short friend so she never complains I’m too tall ever again!!! 🥰🤣
Yeah, the perks don’t outweigh the negatives. I’d rather occasionally bump my head on our bottom step (goes under our house, built back when everyone was short) ;)
Load More Replies... I'm 6'4". My wife is 5'4". All these ring true. And... You gotta hand it to short people.......because they usually can't reach it themselves!
There's also shopping in the children's section for cheaper clothes :)
I'm over 170cm and I miss the kids' section. Almost all of the adult clothes are boring or tacky (in my opinion), no in-between.
Load More Replies... By my 13th birthday I was already 5'11" and literally forced to play center in junior high basketball because I was the tallest girl in my school... The only male in my school as tall as me was the Janitor! I am 70 now and have finally shrunk to 5'9" yipee for me!!!
I am 5'4 and love being a shorter person. No matter how old you are people think you are cute. You are closer to any sink and toilet. You can take a nap on a loveseat. You can fit comfortably in small cars. People don't find you intimidating. You can hide easier.
I think short women are very attractive. Never understood the obsession they have to being tall. I'm 6'2" my gf is 5' and I have no complaints.
At 5", you still can buy clothes and shoes in women department.
Load More Replies... There is a short problem with this list as well everyone’s comments . It is being analyzed from the female perspective. Try being a 5’4” grown man. While I’ve done ok, even secure enough to marry a 5’11” women who loves to wear 3’ heels, most others get the short end of the stick.
5' tall equestrian here! Even in my mature years I can still fit on/ride ponies (my collegiate coach used to have me work with her kid's ponies to keep them well behaved for less experienced riders)
I’m 5’11”. My riding instructor used to put me on the little schooling ponies when they acted up and started tossing off kids. It usually didn’t take long for them to settle and act nicely again once someone with more strength and experience rode them. (For those who don’t know, ponies are STRONG, and I wasn’t too heavy for them). I did enjoy riding the 15-16 hand warmbloods a lot more, but that’s because I love jumping and dressage.
Load More Replies... #12 is sooooo true! I’m 5 feet and 6.6 inches and I’m afraid that if I wear heels, I’ll be too tall..lol
So how tall is too tall then? If you are wearing heels you probably will be as tall as I am without them. So I guess I am too tall? But too tall for what exactly? Fragile egos?
Load More Replies... Tall girl here. 5'9". Pants always too short. Tops too short. But next to tall guy I feel short and happy.
Don't forget the sleeves and especially dresses. And then you have to read in the internet how clothes are only made for tall thin women. They are definitely not. In every store I ever went to they were mostly made for chubby, but petite (or slightly pregnant?) hobbits. It's frustrating.
Load More Replies... The art is cute. I'm 5" 5 but wished I was 5" 3 so I can wear more heels. Sil ly.
You can wear heels. That one was the only one that I didn't love because I think anyone who wants to should wear heels regardless of height. If people feel threatened or diminished, that's on them. It's awesome being short, but tall women are wonderful too.
Load More Replies... I will add: 1) when I'll get sick or old, others will be able to carry me easily 2) it is cheaper to buy things in junior's department 3) when I fall, idon' get hurt as much. That for the positive side. For tne negative side, I just don't focus on it.
#7 is BS. You almost never get to stand in the 1st line. And if your somewhere further back you a- see nothing b- here everything muffled down by people around you hat are usually higher
When I want to wash my hands I just put my arms out. No hunching over.
This is accurate except if you're a short straight cis guy none of the relationship things depicted here are applicable and very few girls will date you as you're shorter then them. And obviously the wearing heels thing is also irrelevant unless you're into that.
a bunch of these don't apply if you're a short guy. you're not taken seriously and women won't even look at you.
Well......it's hell trying to look for your shorter friend in a crowd! Next time, I'll give him/her a red balloon to carry. Not that I'm that tall, but taller than some friends. My tall friends are easy to find.
All are true but #8 is my favorite.Another positive spin is “I’m not short,I’m fun sized”.Thanks for creating these wonderful illustrations.
As I've gotten older I have gotten shorter! But as an old lady I feel less embarrassment stopping complete strangers to get stuff down from those high shelves. I have a lot of mixed feelings about being so short. All most every dress, slacks and skirt need to be hemmed. And I have sat behind some of the tallest people in the world!!
Tall people not only provide shade but tall/wide people provide an effective windbreak.
I'm a short male and some of the examples above are relevant to my life. However, there are a number of additions only a short male knows about.
I'm short, but I'm also 43. I can no longer snuggle comfortably in an arm chair.
Totally loveable. Reminds me of Joan Walsh Anglund greeting cards and books.
I envy the bathtub one. I've been in my house for 13 years and have never used mine.
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