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====Height is just a number. I find it amusing just how baffled people are when I tell them how tall I am. I constantly get, “Wow, you’re 5’ 1”? You seem so much taller from a distance!”… Thanks I guess? ====

====Is there something wrong with being below average? Yes. Yes there is. In fact, every department store has told me so. It is actually IMPOSSIBLE to find a pair of jeans that can fit my leg length (fun fact: the supposed “short” lengths are still too long for my stumpy legs). This forces me to venture into the dreaded kid’s section. It’s quite embarrassing shopping side by side someone who is half your age, in search of the same pair of sweat pants or leggings. Laugh all you want, but there’s no better feeling than finding a perfect pair of pants that you don’t have to roll up (it doesn’t hurt to save a couple extra bucks either). It’s like winning a gold medal at Sochi, am I right short legged people of AMEX? ====

====Then being short comes with those stupidly cheesy height jokes, “Hey shorty, how’s the view from down there?” or “You’re not short, you’re fun sized!” Why aren’t there jokes about tall people? “Hey tall-y, how’s the view from up there??”… Yeah you’re right, not as funny. But I digress; being short isn’t that funny, in fact it’s pretty cool. Here are some AWESOME reasons why: ====

Number 1: Bilbo Baggins. Hobbits. ‘Nuff said.
====Number 2: We have so many more options when it comes to hide in seek! I can fit in the cabinet under the bathroom sink, can you? Didn’t think so. ====

====The list can go on, but you get the point. Don’t point fingers and laugh when you find someone that’s an entire foot shorter than you, we are just like everyone else. The next time you come across someone that’s significantly shorter than you, refrain from commenting on their height, they’re completely aware of it. ====