How tall are you and how much do you weigh?

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The discussion centers around participants sharing their heights and weights, often with humorous commentary about their body types and experiences related to their sizes. Many users express feelings of being either too short or too tall, with some discussing societal perceptions of height in America. There are anecdotes about being mistaken for younger ages and the reactions of others to unusual heights. The conversation also touches on the challenges of weight management, particularly in relation to seasonal changes and lifestyle factors. Participants make light of their measurements using various units, including metric and imperial, and engage in playful banter about their physical attributes. Overall, the thread highlights a mix of self-deprecating humor and camaraderie among users discussing body image and societal norms regarding height and weight.
  • #91
B. Elliott said:
At least your not almost 30 with people thinking you're 19 lol.

Many people think I look 16. Two years ago, most people thought I looked 17. One year ago, some 12 year olds thought I was 12.

Only one person, a woman from a Target Store over estimated - she thought I was 22, when I was 21.

I am 21 right now.
 
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  • #92
is 5'11'' considered short? by "american" standards
 
  • #93
Oerg said:
is 5'11'' considered short? by "american" standards
No. For a male, you are considered "short" if you are below 5'7". "Normal" would probably be 5'8"-5'11". "Tall" would be above 6'0".

For women, being above 5'7" is tall, and below 5'3" is short.
 
  • #94
Oerg said:
is 5'11'' considered short? by "american" standards

No.

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  • #95
scarecrow said:
For a male, you are considered "short" if you are below 5'7".
Actually, 5'6" is considered the perfect height. Not only in America, but in the wider universe.
 
  • #96
jimmysnyder said:
Actually, 5'6" is considered the perfect height. Not only in America, but in the wider universe.

6'2" is considered the ideal height for men in America.
 
  • #97
jimmysnyder said:
Actually, 5'6" is considered the perfect height. Not only in America, but in the wider universe.
Except in the Netherlands where an average male is 6'1" and average female is 5'6" :-p
 
  • #98
Monique said:
Except in the Netherlands where an average male is 6'1" and average female is 5'6" :-p

I'd be about the shortest guy in the Netherlands.
 
  • #99
Monique said:
Except in the Netherlands where an average male is 6'1" and average female is 5'6" :-p
Ah, the Netherlands, land of perfect women. And yet the men look down on them.
 
  • #100
jimmysnyder said:
Ah, the Netherlands, land of perfect women. And yet the men look down on them.

Why are Dutch women perfect?
 
  • #101
stickythighs said:
Why are Dutch women perfect?
I asked my wife this question. Now 5'5" is the perfect height in America.
 
  • #102
frogman said:
We seem to be of abnormal size in here.

Relax guys...6'3" and 300 (winter weight)...usually drop to 265-275 over the summer.
 
  • #103
5'2 and about 115 lbs, I believe.

Yeah, I'm short...
 
  • #104
5'11'' and 132lbs. I am considered tall and underweight in my part of the world.
 
  • #105
6' 2" and 200 pounds
 
  • #106
5'3'' and 125 pounds. My age is 15.

Perhaps I should work out more instead of going on PF and the like.
 
  • #107
I am 6'3" and I weigh 170. I am a rower
 
  • #108
5' 4" or 5 or 6" depending on the day, thereabouts 100.
 
  • #109
Anyone want to chart these stats? Plot the weight vs height? Might look cool? It would take some time, totally useless, perfect procrastination, ... anyone?

Me: 6 feet plus half an inch. I so desperately want to say " six-one!" but , alas.
And 180 lbs.
 
  • #110
Six foot and a variable 180lbs with most of the latter around my gorgeous big wobbly curry belly.
 
  • #111
6'2'' 80kg
 
  • #112
5"!0 and a bit 180lbs
 
  • #113
10 inches and about a kilo maybe
 

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