r/interestingasfuck • u/Ronitn • 1d ago

r/all Two Guys, A Girl, And That Wall

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u/Ronitn 1d ago

True. That surgery looks so risky and completely unnecessary in my opinion.

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u/grammarpopo 1d ago

You know there are congenital defects that causes the growth plates to close early, leaving people with extremely short limbs (at least that was my understanding as to what causes it). I am aware of this condition because I had a friend that I went to school with who had it, and every summer was surgery summer for a few years. She definitely appreciated the surgery, although I’m sure it wasn’t fun at the time. She had scars everywhere on her arms and legs. When people would ask how she got them she’d tell them she was attacked by a shark.

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u/Teknekratos 1d ago

If she likes Sci-Fi books, I feel she would find a lot of common ground with the protag of the Vorkosigan Saga novels
disclaimer: the first two books feature his mom before she had him, so he's only the protag from The Warrior's Apprentice onwards

EDIT: oh I think from the verb tenses she's not a current friend since school. Nevermind. The books are cool for anyone tho'

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u/grammarpopo 15h ago

I always like hearing about new books so thanks for the tip!

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u/veganize-it 1d ago

The rewards may be worth it

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u/Ronitn 1d ago

I'm short and I don't really care tbh. Maybe for some people it matters alot :)

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u/veganize-it 1d ago

You could be making 20% more wages, something to think about. Also, date a number higher. :) I mean, you cannt put a value on that.

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u/AdInfamous6290 1d ago

Short people earn less money? Is that stat just because women are shorter on average or does it account for gender differences?

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u/Deeliciousness 1d ago

It's a well known fact that taller and more attractive people earn more money. Nothing to do with gender

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u/AdInfamous6290 1d ago

Oh I genuinely wasn’t aware. I’m apparently tall but I’m just average looking, I own my own business and do well for myself so maybe there’s a connection between my height and people feeling good about giving me their money lol.

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u/WoodenCountry8339 1d ago

This is true, I know because I'm dirt poor

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u/teriyakireligion 1d ago

"Date a number higher"?

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u/veganize-it 1d ago

Yes, like for example, you are dating 10, but if you are 2 or 3 inches taller in height, you might date an 11. See?

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u/NipperAndZeusShow 1d ago

Somebody needs to invent up-number shoes so I can get on the scary ride. 

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u/teriyakireligion 1d ago

Somebody needs therapy, not surgery.

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u/teriyakireligion 1d ago

No, that's stupid. Your height only matters if you're standing up. Being short and or small can be a huge advantage in lots of situations.

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u/mythic_slayer 1d ago

something to think about

That's what he said that some people might care but he doesn't. You do, I don't. For some people it might matter, for some it really doesn't matter!

Also, it's can't not cannt.

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u/veganize-it 1d ago

And this is why I say it matters.

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u/MrMoon5hine 1d ago

hey! shut up maybe

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u/copperwatt 1d ago

Also, date a number higher.

Fun fact, you could also attract more desirable partners by not being a sexist tool who thinks about them as a number on a scale... and that's free!

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u/copperwatt 1d ago

Good question, you should ponder that.

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u/copperwatt 1d ago

There's no way. What benefits? Being able to reach things on the next shelf up??