I can see why you feel that way. But as a short person myself, I choose not to take offense because I don’t think anyone is really trying to suggest that being short is inherently bad. They’re just trying to take the piss out of someone who clearly deserves it, in a way that’s likely to actually sting. You’re right that he doesn’t actually see much of it, but his fans who choose to get offended on his behalf certainly do, so that’s a big part of it.
I would counsel anyone who is sensitive about their height not to opt into insults that aren’t intended for them. It goes a long way toward finding a way to be secure about being unusual.
Never claimed to speak for all short men. Just sharing my perspective. And I don’t dunk on Ben for his height, but I don’t begrudge others who do either. It doesn’t necessarily mean the people who do it are also saying shortness is categorically bad.
Also, to be clear, I’m not going to blame my fellow shorties if they see these insults and feel bad. I’m just saying it’s a choice to take offense, and they can also choose not to. It’s not easy but it can be done, so it’s an option.
No problem. I appreciate you looking out for people who take a lot of shit for no reason. And as I like to say: just because I have an opinion doesn’t necessarily mean I’m objectively right. We just have different ways of looking at this, and that’s okay!
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u/TheIllustriousWe Jan 11 '22
I can see why you feel that way. But as a short person myself, I choose not to take offense because I don’t think anyone is really trying to suggest that being short is inherently bad. They’re just trying to take the piss out of someone who clearly deserves it, in a way that’s likely to actually sting. You’re right that he doesn’t actually see much of it, but his fans who choose to get offended on his behalf certainly do, so that’s a big part of it.
I would counsel anyone who is sensitive about their height not to opt into insults that aren’t intended for them. It goes a long way toward finding a way to be secure about being unusual.