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60 Struggles Tall People Wish Shorter Folks Knew About
What does a tall person do when they see an airplane? Duck, or “how's the weather up there” are classics for a reason, although one must also applaud the gumption to mock a person who is literally larger than you to their face. But as it turns out, the world sometimes really isn’t designed for those who have the privilege of seeing a bit further.
So we’ve gathered some of the most hilarious pictures that really showcase “tall people problems" for your viewing enjoyment. Settle in as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and, if any of these seem relatable to you, be sure to share your own thoughts and stories in the comments down below.
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#1
Just A Polite Tall Dutch Guy At A Concert
Robert Trebor 9 months ago
I am 6'6" 198 cm. I wear size 16EEEE shoes (my Danish sandals are size 50). This whole thread resonates strongly,
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#2
My Buddy Got Tired Of People Asking About His Height
#3
Tall Guy Problem, Every Hospital Gown Is A Hospital Miniskirt
#4
Short People Should Adapt Like This So We Don't Have To Crouch For Pictures
#5
I Face Tall Man Problems Daily, But This Was Ridiculous
David Paterson 9 months ago
I'm used to being too tall for the door. But only in Japan was I too tall for the corridor outside the door.
#6
Like A Giraffe At A Watering Hole
#7
Gotta Save The Back And The Knees
Daisydaisy 9 months ago
That's the exact pose used by giraffes when they need to lean down to drink!
#8
The Fitting Room Doors At The Thrift Store
#9
This The Season To Get Clotheslined By Christmas Decorations In The Office
Auntriarch 9 months ago
Ah we missed DC McCloskey when he retired, he could put the decorations up without a step stool.
#10
Race Day Photos Turned Out Great
#11
Apparently, This Is How You Have To Stand When You're Too Tall For Passport Pics
#12
Tall People Problems: Nature Photo Edition
#13
Tall In The Back Seat
#15
When You’re 6’9 And Fly Delta
#17
What I Hate Most About Packing For A Weekend Trip
#18
The Problem With Mini’s On Tall Girls Is That They’re Barely Longer Than Blouses
RM 9 months ago (edited)
I feel this one. If you're tall, tops always have too-short sleeves and don't actually reach your jeans/look like crop tops, short dresses are borderline indecent, long dresses fall around mid shin and just look weird, and try to find long length womens trousers/jeans/joggers... "Oh yes, we have long length!" Then they show you some with a 30" inseam... Um, no, that's not long. I need 34" minimum. I've the last few years all stores in the UK have moved their tall range to online only (still have plus and petite in-store so why not tall?), so you can't just go buy things. Oh, and the stores that still have long length/tall womens clothing are usually way more expensive. Been struggling to find tall clothing since I was in my teens and it's very annoying!
#19
My 6'7 Friend Hates My S2000
#20
Trying To Get Back Out Of My Friend's Lotus Exige
#21
Chewbacca Spotted Shopping. When You’re 7 Feet Tall, Grocery Shopping Gets A Little... Ridiculous. No Photoshop Here - Just My Real-Life Tall Tales
#22
POV Flying In Economy While Tall (6'3/192cm)
#23
Tall People Problems
#24
My Husband Helping Me Get A Photo Of My 6’4” Brother
#25
Where All My Tall People At?
#26
Fitting In! Or Tall People Problems
It all started in a supermarket in Greece where he was oblivious. In fact, I don't think he realized I was taking a picture.
And really progressed in Romania. Here's our hotel room in Bucharest - it dawned on him that fitting in might be an issue.
Attempting to exit the church.
Another hotel room in Romania. I bet he finally knows how average height people look out of a window.
#27
Lighting Fixtures Are A Common Tall People Problem. I Can’t Tell You How Many Chandeliers, Ceiling Fans, And Other Lights I’ve Bopped My Head On
Bewitched One 9 months ago
Love to know what shoe size SHE wears lord look at those things lol not in a bad way. In an “I’m in awe” type way. I always thought I had big feet and those are about twice the size I’d guess
#28
This Bed Is Clearly For Short-Term Stays
#29
Me Getting My Real ID Picture Taken At The DMV I’m 6’6”. Not The First Time This Has Happened
#30
A Friend Just Sent Me This Pic: "My Grandpa Bought Two Pairs Of Jeans That Were Too Short, So He Cut One Pair And Glued Them To The Other"
#31
Tall Man Problems
Been searching for a bike that would fit my frame. Pushing 6’10” and around 278lbs, mostly legs and arms with a short torso. I’ve come to terms that I may be too tall.
#32
Sometimes, Height Is Not Advantageous For The Best View
#33
Felt Left Out At Six Flags
#34
I'm 6'7" And Went To Visit My Short In-Laws Today
#35
Asked A Stranger To Take A Photo Of Me & My Friends
#36
I've Been Tall Since I Was 13, Everyone Around Me Is Short. So My Spine Is Permanently Altered At My Neckline. I Wish I Was Small Like Everyone Else
#37
Short Girlfriend, Tall Boyfriend Problems
#38
When The Hotel Shower Is Too Short. I’m Only Like 6’, Too. Can’t Imagine How Much More Mildly Infuriating It Is For Really Tall People
#39
My Brother (6'6/197cm) Recently Moved To Lithuania, My Mother Asked That He Sends A Picture That Was "Undeniably Him In Europe," This Is What She Received
Bartlet for world domination 9 months ago
Lithuanian men are on average only half an inch shorter than the Dutch.
#40
No Ceiling Tiles To Remove This Time
#41
How Do I Feel Less Tall? I'm Just Tired Of Standing Out Like A Sore Thumb And Always Being The Tallest In The Room (After Hitting My Head On The Doorframe)
Sven Horlemann 9 months ago
I could show you my school pics from the 80s. Nah, better not. Schöner Dom im Hintergrund.
#42
Now This Rx100 Is Also Starting To Look Small. To Me Every Bike Looks Like A Toy Bike
#43
When You're Too Tall To Fit In A School Desk
Leena Petrich 9 months ago
to be fair school desks don't fit the average height student that well either
#44
Dutch Train Bathroom At 6’9
#45
I Hate Buses
#46
Discovered The Wabi Sabi Light. I Should Probably Hang It Higher
#47
House Hunting In Baltimore. Hey I’m New Here, Turns Out Even The Regular Folk Have To Deal With It
#48
Guys, It's Sweater Season
#50
In Other News, Bathrooms On Tour Buses Are Even Smaller Than Airplane Bathrooms
#52
This Shower At An Airbnb
#54
American Train Bathroom At 6'7"
#55
Life As A 6’5 Man In A 100 Plus Year-Old House With Small Mirrors (But This Pretty Much A Common Occurrence)
#56
Small And Short Mirror
#57
Tall People Problems
Auntriarch 9 months ago
That's not a problem for the tall people, when they are sat down nobody will be able to see them. Except another tall person on the outside with insatiable curiosity
#58
This Sidewalk In Southern Portugal
#59
6’2” Is Exactly The Wrong Height For The Bathroom Mirrors At Ponce City Market
#60
Dc Condos Really Pretend That This Is Ok (5'7" Man For Scale)
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RM 9 months ago
I'm not even as tall as many of these people, I'm 5"11' but it is frustrating not having enough leg room in seats on buses or planes, not being able to find clothing that's long enough in the leg, or thats too short on the sleeves or body (seriously, retailers, people over 5"6' need clothes too!). On the plus side, I can reach things on high shelves, stand comfortably in the deep end of the pool, look more intimidating when walking home alone at night so get left alone... Even if it does mean I ended up getting things from the top shelf in the supermarket for someone smaller at least once each time I go.
David Paterson 9 months ago
Two major problems for tall people not mentioned above. One. Traffic lights hidden by the top of the windscreen frame. Two. Hanging out washing without getting garotted.
Forrest Hobbs 9 months ago
David Paterson: the second problem is easily solved by mounting the washing line high enough. My other half is short but it mostly works out because there's a big of sag in things and, er, when she gets really fed up with it I do all the 'washing on the line' stuff. 😬 (arguably, I should be doing all of it anyway, given how I put the thing up too high for her comfort).
Load More Replies... Disgruntled Panda 9 months ago
This is why doors in any new builds in The Netherlands are required to be at least 2.31m (7"6') tall
RM 9 months ago
I'm not even as tall as many of these people, I'm 5"11' but it is frustrating not having enough leg room in seats on buses or planes, not being able to find clothing that's long enough in the leg, or thats too short on the sleeves or body (seriously, retailers, people over 5"6' need clothes too!). On the plus side, I can reach things on high shelves, stand comfortably in the deep end of the pool, look more intimidating when walking home alone at night so get left alone... Even if it does mean I ended up getting things from the top shelf in the supermarket for someone smaller at least once each time I go.
David Paterson 9 months ago
Two major problems for tall people not mentioned above. One. Traffic lights hidden by the top of the windscreen frame. Two. Hanging out washing without getting garotted.
Forrest Hobbs 9 months ago
David Paterson: the second problem is easily solved by mounting the washing line high enough. My other half is short but it mostly works out because there's a big of sag in things and, er, when she gets really fed up with it I do all the 'washing on the line' stuff. 😬 (arguably, I should be doing all of it anyway, given how I put the thing up too high for her comfort).
Load More Replies... Disgruntled Panda 9 months ago
This is why doors in any new builds in The Netherlands are required to be at least 2.31m (7"6') tall
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