Sometimes I surprise myself by how I react when I see someone taller than me. In Australia the average height for men is 176 cm and for women it's 162 cm. So, standing at 196 cm (20 – 30 cm above average) I consider myself quite tall and very rarely (on a day-to-day basis) do I see someone taller than me. When I finally do see someone significantly taller than me my initial … [Read more...]
Tall People Humour: Part 3
Welcome to Part 3 of the “tall people humour” series showcasing the funny side behind the every day struggles of being tall. If you haven’t yet seen Part 1 or Part 2, you can check them out here and here. This humour for this series is courtesy of Liz Climo. You can check out all of Liz's wonderful work on her tumblr page here. I find that in the animal kingdom of particular … [Read more...]
5 Reasons being Tall is Awesome
Whilst there is usually a lot of talk about "tall people problems" and many jokes and memes are made about the inconveniences of being tall, I want to point out that being tall is awesome and comes with many associated advantages and associated benefits. If you are tall, I hope you are embracing your height to the full, if not I hope this article will inspire you to stand tall … [Read more...]
Tall People Humour: Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of the "tall people humour" series showcasing the funny side behind the every day struggles of being tall. If you haven't yet seen Part 1, you can check it out here. This weeks humour is courtesy of The Simpsons, Episode 149, "22 Short Films About Springfield". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWct_KYGRQo In this clip we see both some advantages and … [Read more...]
Improve Your Posture and Stand Tall
Before you read any further I want you to quickly assess your current posture: Are you sitting at your desk, hunched over the keyboard? Are you reading this article on your phone and slouching (either whilst sitting or standing)? Are you sitting back in your chair diagonally, about half way down the seat with your shoulder blades close to the top of the back … [Read more...]
Tall People Humour: Part 1
This is the first part in a series showcasing the humour behind the every day struggles of being tall. Whilst being tall comes with many advantages there are some things (or situations) in life that sometimes make it a hindrance. Instead of letting these things bring us down we have to learn to laugh at ourselves, embrace being tall and have fun. I hope this series will bring … [Read more...]
Questions Tall People Get Asked: Part 1
Welcome to first post in the Questions Tall People Get Asked series. In this series I go over the most common questions tall people get asked, try to make sense of why these questions gets asked and offer some of my typical responses. If you haven't yet seen the other parts, you can check them out here (Part 2), here (Part 3) and here (Part 4). Without further ado, one … [Read more...]