Life as a short person has its challenges. Challenges that regular-sized people just donโt understand. Being short also has its advantages.
But oftentimes itโs a real pain in the ass. Going to concerts, looking in mirrors, and buying clothing. Seems easy enough right?
Not for short people. Youโll often see short people reaching and even climbing and it can get dangerous. Youโll see what we mean.
Here are 75 short people problems only short people will understand:
1) Mirrors
Being short means having to strategically place the mirrors in your home. You can manage if you live alone or with other short folk. If youโre in a family of tall people, youโre S.O.L.
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2) Chairs
Short people spend a lot of time grabbing chairs. They come in handy when you have to reach things up high. Apparently, it also works to yell at tall people.
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SHORTGIRLS
3) Re-Adjust
Short people canโt just get into anyoneโs car. And regular sized people canโt just jump into a short personโs car. Thereโs a lot of seat readjusting thatโs going to have to take place.
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aureylian
4) Head Above Water
My head would not be above water in the 5ft. deep part of the pool since I am 4โฒ 11โณ and a half. Maybe my nose could hover above water if Iโm on my tipsy toes. Kind of like this seal.
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keribreen
5) The Top Shelf
Short people dread the top shelf. We try to avoid putting things up there if we can. If not, we better have a sturdy chair we can stand on to get to it.
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bria.1211
6) Vertically Challenged
โWow, youโre short!โ Itโs something most short people have heard. No sh*t, Sherlock. You must have studied under Captain Obvious.
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immastopyourightheresir
7) Reach
This is what it looks like when short people try to grab stuff. They end up reaching. Well, it looks more like sheโs hanging here.
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lookingforaburger
8) Group Pictures
Short girls shouldnโt bother being in group photos unless theyโre going to be in the front. Their going to have to stand on their tippy toes to be seen. Like this lady here.
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shorgirlproblems
9) Short Everything
Being short doesnโt mean you just have short legs. And a short torso. You have short everything, including arms.
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LadyLove23
10) The Clothes at the Bottom
This is what is looks like when short people do laundry. They almost fall into the washing machine. Thatโs how we get the laundry at the bottom.
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kookextra
11) Shoe Shopping
This is what is looks like when short people go shopping. At least when we try to get shoes off that top shelf. Why do those shelves have to be so high?
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Booty_Cartel
12) Stride
Tall people have longer strides than short people. Thatโs why it can be hard to keep up if youโre short. You practically have to jog to catch up.
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chrstinehoberg
13) Getting the Job Done
It can be hard. But short people still get the job done. No matter what.
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samurai-sou
14) Jokes
People love to make short jokes to short people. But they think they are safe and that short people wonโt fight back. They donโt know that short people are fierce fighters.
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ellsworthej
15) Child Sized
Child sized items can work wonders for short people. Clothing, accessories, play items. Even this door.
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piercethetacos20
16) Same Height
This short girl can perfectly reach the top shelf. But only if sheโs standing on the counter. Thatโs when sheโs the perfect size for it.
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CommonWhiteGirl
17) Lightbulb Impossible
Trying to do chores around the house isnโt always easy when youโre short. This is so dangerous. Sheโs standing on her tiptoes on a ladder. And she still canโt reach!
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18) Accurate
Yup! This is pretty accurate. You canโt buy most clothes without having to hem them and youโre always on your tiptoes to get things down. Your feet rarely touch the ground when youโre sitting.
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amandarose629
19) 5โฒ 7โณ
All pants need to be hemmed when youโre short. Thatโs why safety pins are a short personโs best friend. Still, it seems like clothes are made way longer than they need to be.
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20) Short Advantages
This is an example of when being short comes in handy. Normally this blanket would come to your waist or chest. Now this person has got themselves a full body blanket.
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nadiakesh
21) Forever Young
Short people look forever young. Weโre always asked for our ID. Sometimes we even get mistaken for fourth graders.
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SoareLuna
22) Ducking
Being short means you never have to duck. Thatโs because youโre always short enough to clear it. How does she even get in that truck?
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-nanda-nicole
23) Making the Bed
Making your bed is such a pain in the ass when youโre short. Especially if your bed is against the wall. You have to kneel on your bed, while trying to move the sheet your kneeling on at the same time. You canโt really reach that corner otherwise.
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JaynaKawa
24) The Sunline
Cars werenโt exactly made for short people. When regular people drive, the sun doesnโt smash them in the face because the car window and visors are at the right height. That goes out the window when youโre short.
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SHORTGIRLS
25) Crop Top
Buying clothes when youโre short can be tricky. Things are usually too long. But if you buy shortened things like crop tops, you might find that they fit just right.
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dkafterdark
26) On Top of the Fridge
Do you have a short person in your home? Donโt store things on top of your refrigerator. Itโs just cruel.
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thatdragonwiththegirltattoo
27) Kids Clothes
If crop tops donโt work, you can also try kidsโ clothes. This is a 22-year-old. She has to wear clothes for 11-year-olds.
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Shamettow
28) Innovation
When youโre short, you have to innovate. Short people create their own tools and means of getting things done. Like using tongs to get things off high shelves.
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xprettyxpistol
29) Asking For Help
Being short means asking for help. A lot. From strangers, store clerks, family, and anyone else who will help you get things you canโt reach.
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kimxchan
30) Old Ladies
You might even need to ask old ladies for help. In some instances, they might be taller than you. Despite their shrinking.
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alexxpayne
31) The Little Sister
It doesnโt matter how old you actually are when youโre short. Everyone will always think you are the little brother or sister. It never fails.
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5secondsofsupercupcakes
32) Dress Coat
This is supposed to be a long coat. But itโs more like a dress on her. Thatโs because sheโs a shortie.
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manipulated_day
33) Ankle Length
Ankle length pants arenโt ankle length pants when youโre short. They are more like floor-length pants. Youโre going to have to roll those up love.
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elliehopson
34) Put Your Face In
Itโs hard for short people to get a good photo op. Thatโs because they are too short for those โput your face inโ drawings or cutouts. Not fair!
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dingdonghobgoblin
35) Chest Length Pants
Ever hear of a pair of chest-length pants? Short people have. Most of their pants are chest length.
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atl_elle
36) Edge of My Seat
Short people are always on the edge of their seat. Not because they are interested or anxious. Itโs because we want our feet on the ground.
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frail-and-tired
37) Short Girl Cycle
Americaโs Next Top Model had a cycle for girls 5โฒ 7โณ and shorter. Thatโs still pretty damn tall. Real short girls are under 5โฒ 2โณ.
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murphbromberg
38) Arm Rest
Every short person has heard the joke where they are like an arm rest. Yeah, how about no. Weโre not anyoneโs arm rest chief.
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closetmystic
39) Grocery Shopping
This has been me at the grocery store. Several times. Those frozen peas arenโt going to come off the shelf all by themselves.
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_samantha_jane
40) Workout
Trying to make something in your kitchen can quickly turn into a workout. Jumping up on cabinets and jumping down again can take a lot out of you. Itโs almost enough to make you not want to make browniesโฆ. almost.
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Hey_Its_Kaylie
41) The ATM
I always have to open my door and lean out of it to reach the ATM. But I never thought of this. Seems like a bit much.
42) Give Me a Boost
Best friends understand the short girl struggle. Especially if theyโre a short girl. Short girls always give each other a boost.
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MeggMcGee
43) Butt High Socks
Thigh high things arenโt thigh high things when youโre short. They are butt high things. They go up to your cheeks.
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FatalSyndrome
44) Demoralized
Being a short person in a tall personโs world can be demoralizing. Ever have to stand on your tip toes to pee? Thatโs rough.
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Jack Wellon
45) Kidโs Cart
Sometimes you donโt need a big bulky shopping cart. You have options if youโre short. Just use a kidโs cart.
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tinytina3
46) Bodega Games
This guy is at the bodega. And he isnโt playing. Heโs helping himself.
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harley_bo_travels
47) We Know
Short people hear this stuff over and over. Let me save you the trouble. We know and weโve already heard that one.
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SHORTGIRLS
48) Mirrors
We all need mirrors from time to time. But sometimes theyโre hard for short people to reach or get close to.
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withlove_365
49) Concerts
If youโre short and going to a concert, you better pay for good seats. Otherwise this is what youโll end up seeing during the entire show. The backs of peopleโs heads.
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castilianpink
50) Opening the Windows
This is just too much. You shouldnโt have to stand on a windowsill in order to open it. They arenโt even made for that.
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porcelainrouge
51) Halfway In
Have you ever been halfway into your washing machine? Probably not unless youโre short. The struggle is real.
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spitting-alpacas
52) Tall 2-year-Old
This is a very tall 2-year-old. I almost donโt believe that heโs that young. But I do believe that his aunt is that short.
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rachstaig
53) Dating
This is what dating looks like when youโre short. Someone in that relationship is going to have a sore neck. And the other will have really large calf muscles.
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SHORTGIRLS
54) Cute
People assume that your cute just because youโre short. They assume that your shortness means your sweet and harmless. Thatโs not always the case.
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nightwarl0ck
55) Getting in Bed
Short people need to be particular about their beds. They canโt be too high. Otherwise youโll need a stool.
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tropicalgirl13
56) Cleaning Off the Car
Cleaning the car off is also a pain for short people. We canโt reach that far. So the windshield ends up looking like this.
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Mrs_Loforte
57) The Bigger Person
I never heard this before. But Iโm definitely going to use it from now on. These are facts.
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littlemisscliche
58) Must Be This Tall
When youโre short, you never know if youโre tall enough to ride the rides. Most of the time you are. But you can never be too sure.
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SHORTGIRLS
59) Massage Chairs
Massage chairs are supposed to be comfortable. Theyโre supposed to be relaxing. But not for short girls.
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NoelleSorich
60) The Eternal Question
This the eternal question for a short person. Itโs a question weโll be asking ourselves now until the end of time. But why though?
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sailortsukki
61) Ankle Crossed
Short girlsโ feet donโt touch the floor. So, they have to master the ankle cross. Itโs a must if youโre wearing a skirt.
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megangabie
62) Never Grow Up
Short people feel like they never grow up. Thatโs because everything around them is made for average sized adults. So, we end up feeling like little kids.
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transat18
63) Mailbox on the Top
This is just messed up. How the hell is she supposed to get her mail? She might have to invent that school.
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64) The Meter
Why the heck is this meter so tall? Iโve never seen a meter that tall. How are short people supposed to read this meter?
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obscure2thewrld
65) Cupboards
Short people really need to take a stand. This is dangerous. And itโs tedious.
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hazilsky
66) The Roof
Short people canโt reach all of their roof. Even if they are standing on that side thingy. Try as he may, but heโs not going to reach it.
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dylbro21
67) Numb Feet
Short people know all about their legs falling asleep. You know that pins and needles feeling. When you go all numb.
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68) Jumpsuits
Jumpsuits can be hard for short people. The torso is too long. The legs are too long. Everything is too long.
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seestras-before-mistas
69) Trying on Glasses
This is definitely a short person struggle. Mirrors in stores that let you see how you look in accessories are always too high. All we short people want is to know how we look in these sunglasses.
70) Over the Dashboard
Some people canโt see over their dashboard. I used to have to sit on a pillow when I had a Jeep. This person hasnโt discovered the pillow trick.
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raisingwizards
71) Blocking Out
These things are supposed to block the sun. They never do. They just donโt work for short people.
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Americann_prep
72) Compact Person
Short people are always put in the smallest space. Especially when youโre in the car. People just think youโre more compact.
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KayTuason
73) Top of the Head
You canโt see your head in a mirror when youโre short. You can only see the top of yourself. Itโs not very useful.
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noalliana
74) At the Podium
This is what it looks like when short people approach a podium. They kind of disappear behind it. This poor woman couldnโt even have a picture taken of her.
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jungvari
75) The Struggle
If you could capture the essense of the struggle of short people, this is it. This photo says everything. Now the rest of you non-short people know.
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