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AbaixoDeCao@lemmy.ca to Health - Resources and discussion for everything health-related@lemmy.worldEnglish · 6 days ago

‘Being short is a curse’: the men paying thousands to get their legs broken – and lengthened

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‘Being short is a curse’: the men paying thousands to get their legs broken – and lengthened

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AbaixoDeCao@lemmy.ca to Health - Resources and discussion for everything health-related@lemmy.worldEnglish · 6 days ago
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It looks like medieval torture, from the metal rods inserted into sawn bones to the months of agonising recovery. But to some, travelling to Turkey to gain a few inches is a (very high) price worth paying
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    You are a tall person, aren’t you?

    Edit/comment: downvotes for this? lol triggered tall people is too much.

    Edit/comment II: yup, the tall triggered folks have tiny hearts for their size. Let’s get the DV to >100.

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      Have you considered that the downvotes are because you made a stupid assumption?

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        It was a question and I suppose the answer is yes based on the response. You’re short aren’t you?

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          Yeah man I’m a leprechaun

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            Erin G’Braugh!

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      I’m only 5’11" but I agree with them.

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        Wait. 5 11 is short now?

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          Under 6’4" DNI /S

          But for real a lot of Tinder bios and stuff have a 6’ minimum stated. While 6’+ people aren’t rare exactly, I’ve known many women and men who hover around that mark or exceed it, it does exclude a large segment of the population.

          I think a large part of it is that women generally want a partner taller than them. Guys also seem to generally want a partner shorter than them. And a lot of people will just ignore others until someone checks all the boxes instead of taking a chance. This in turn tends to fuel the loneliness epidemic and can’t be good for self image.

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            Only about 15% of US men are over 6 ft tall.

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              Psh than you goto a college town and it feels like 50%

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      I’m 6"6 but your comment is just tone deaf.

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        I’m 7’11 and I think he’s right on the mark

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          Nah, I’m not triGgeRed lol, so you are?

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        Can’t hear me up there, boss?

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      Does it matter? Even if the commenter is in fact tall, what was said is still 100% valid. Physical appearance is valued way too high

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        I think it does matter, yes. Context is important or at least interesting and I’m curious, so I ask. And an honest answer would’ve been nice versus a bunch of bitchy and meaningless downvotes.

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          What’s your credit card number? I need it for context. And don’t you dare give me a bitchy downvote!

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            Call me at 867-5309 and I’ll share it with you!

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              Jenny! I’ve been meaning to call you since 1981!

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                I thought I was your girl!

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