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The answer to what is the perfect height truly is a conundrum, just ask Alice about her time in Wonderland. When people are short they wish to be taller - but the people on this list, on the other hand, probably wish they could just take just a few inches off to make life simpler. Bored Panda has compiled a list of photos of tall people trying to perform ordinary tasks, travel, and just get through funny problems in a world that was not designed to accommodate their height.

From awkward bathroom stall and dressing room moments to doorway safety hazards who knew that there were so many tall people problems out there. Scroll down below to laugh out of sympathy or relatability and don't forget to upvote your favorite funny photos!

#1

I Said, "How Tall Are You?" He Handed Me This:

I Said, "How Tall Are You?" He Handed Me This:

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Warren Doud
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A tall friend responds to people who ask him if he plays basketball, "No, do you play miniature golf?"

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In the 18th and 19th centuries, America was home to the tallest people in the world, but today that title now goes to the Netherlands. Dutch men and women average 6 feet and 5 feet 6.5 inches, respectively. U.S. men's average height is 5 feet 9 inches and women average nearly 5 feet 4 inches tall.

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    The Problems Of A Dutchman In China

    The Problems Of A Dutchman In China

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    Did you know your height, like your weight, can fluctuate during the day? “The discs in your spine get compressed from being upright all day,” says Todd Sinett, DC, a New York City-based chiropractor and author of The Truth About Back Pain. As you sleep, your spine decompresses, and you regain the lost length.

    #4

    Being 6'11'' Can Make Fitting Rooms A Bit Awkward

    Being 6'11'' Can Make Fitting Rooms A Bit Awkward

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    Born 22 February 1918 Robert Wadlow holds the title as the tallest man who ever lived. Born at an unremarkable 8.7 pounds and the son of average-sized parents, the towering American man measured at a staggering 2.72 m (8 ft 11.1 in) tall when last measured on 27 June 1940, becoming the tallest man in the world. And we just couldn't imagine the everyday problems of this person!


    #6

    Taking Passport Pictures

    Taking Passport Pictures

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    Natters
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do a squat. That way you get a pic + you get to skip leg day at the gym.

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    According to one estimate, someone who is 20% taller will build up twice as much kinetic energy during a fall. This is why tall people are much more likely to suffer from injuries across their lifetime; women taller than 5ft 8in are twice as likely to fracture their hip as women who are just 5ft 2in.

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    #9

    My BF Is 198cm (6,6ft) Tall. We Have Been Traveling Through Europe A Bit And I Started Taking Series Of Pictures

    My BF Is 198cm (6,6ft) Tall. We Have Been Traveling Through Europe A Bit And I Started Taking Series Of Pictures

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    Sure you might be in more danger of hitting your head but there are some benefits that come with being tall. A classic study in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that people make $789 more per year for each inch above average height they are. The majority (58%) of Fortune 500 CEOs are over 6 feet tall. And 38 of the last 43 American presidents have been taller than average height (5 feet 10 inches). 

    #10

    Giraffes United Against Ceiling Fans

    Giraffes United Against Ceiling Fans

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    Foxxy
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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a friend who is extremely tall and in his old house his ceiling fan was in direct alignment with his forehead. He certainly received a few bruises over the years.

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    #11

    Spotted In The Washroom At Work...

    Spotted In The Washroom At Work...

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    #12

    I Can Only Sit In A Plane Like This If There Is No Seat In Front Of Me, Normal Seats Are 100% Impossible Or I Will Block The Walking Path

    I Can Only Sit In A Plane Like This If There Is No Seat In Front Of Me, Normal Seats Are 100% Impossible Or I Will Block The Walking Path

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    #13

    A Dutch Employee Gets Interviewed By Chinese Media

    A Dutch Employee Gets Interviewed By Chinese Media

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    #14

    My Way Of Dealing With That "I Am Too Tall For That Kitchen Problem"

    My Way Of Dealing With That "I Am Too Tall For That Kitchen Problem"

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    #15

    I'm Moving Away From My 4'9" Sidekick. I'm Going To Miss This

    I'm Moving Away From My 4'9" Sidekick. I'm Going To Miss This

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    #16

    Tall Guy Problem Solved. Solution: Extra Mirror

    Tall Guy Problem Solved. Solution: Extra Mirror

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    #17

    What A 6'8" Groom And 6'4" Bride Look Like (Next To Normal People)

    What A 6'8" Groom And 6'4" Bride Look Like (Next To Normal People)

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    #18

    At 6'5", NS Premier Stephen McNeil Looked Pretty Tall On Election Night. At 6'9", I May Have Shattered That Illusion Today

    At 6'5", NS Premier Stephen McNeil Looked Pretty Tall On Election Night. At 6'9", I May Have Shattered That Illusion Today

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    #19

    Go To Italy They Said... It Would Be Fun They Said

    Go To Italy They Said... It Would Be Fun They Said

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    #20

    Went On Vacation On Our Family's Boat... This Is My Attempt At Taking A Shower

    Went On Vacation On Our Family's Boat... This Is My Attempt At Taking A Shower

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    #21

    Spotted This At A Bar Last Night, Tall Girl Problems

    Spotted This At A Bar Last Night, Tall Girl Problems

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    #22

    I Got All Of The Typical Tall Questions When I First Started Working At Starbucks

    I Got All Of The Typical Tall Questions When I First Started Working At Starbucks

    Pinning these to my apron helped reduce the amount I hear them.

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    Kari Panda
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t understand *shakes head* Asking how tall someone is, okay, that’s just information you want. But the one about basketball and the one about weather? Do these people think they‘re funny? Original?

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    #23

    So My Two Tall Buds Decided To Sit Opposite Each Other On The Bus

    So My Two Tall Buds Decided To Sit Opposite Each Other On The Bus

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    #24

    Love Window Seats

    Love Window Seats

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    #25

    I'm 7'3" And Have Arms Like A Gorilla

    I'm 7'3" And Have Arms Like A Gorilla

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    Foxxy
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend recently discovered she has T-Rex arms. She knew she had short arms but doing weights in front of the mirror next to me (I am not tall either) she realised how much shorter her arms are. Now it’s a running joke we have with each other.

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    #26

    I Love It When There’s No One Sitting In Front Of Me... My Legs Need To Always Improvise, Adapt And Overcome

    I Love It When There’s No One Sitting In Front Of Me... My Legs Need To Always Improvise, Adapt And Overcome

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    #27

    Dealing With A Tall People Problem

    Dealing With A Tall People Problem

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    #28

    I Have An Extremely Important Question And I Need Your Help!! What’s The Better Way To Hug - Shoulder To Shoulder Or Hip To Hip?

    I Have An Extremely Important Question And I Need Your Help!! What’s The Better Way To Hug - Shoulder To Shoulder Or Hip To Hip?

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    Pamela24
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm small and one of my friends who is very tall always squats, hugs me, lifts me and swirls me around. It's one of my favourite things. :D Highly recommend, if possible.

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    #29

    Since Everyone Thinks They Are So Tall. Here Is My Friend And I In A Kitchen In Copenhagen

    Since Everyone Thinks They Are So Tall. Here Is My Friend And I In A Kitchen In Copenhagen

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    btaglln
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those building are strange because you are supposed to make extra room in the ceiling for "regular" people. As an example, this room will be very dangerous in case of fire because the smoke would fill it in 5 mins

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    #30

    I Didn't Fit In My Hospital Bed

    I Didn't Fit In My Hospital Bed

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    Oathbraker
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just be careful if someone puts a tag on your toe and carts you off to the basement.

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    #32

    I Can Forgive Short Mirrors Since I'm Ugly, But I Will Never Forgive The Evil That Is Aku

    I Can Forgive Short Mirrors Since I'm Ugly, But I Will Never Forgive The Evil That Is Aku

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    #33

    When You Know You're Too Tall

    When You Know You're Too Tall

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    Ani Archeron
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    does anyone else remember the sad day they realized they were too tall for the monkey bars?

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    #34

    I Love My Job, But Can't Wait To Get Hired Into A Larger Airplane

    I Love My Job, But Can't Wait To Get Hired Into A Larger Airplane

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    #35

    New Apartment, New Thing To Smack My Head On

    New Apartment, New Thing To Smack My Head On

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    Jessica
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's when you get one of those rock climbing key chain things and shorten the chain temporarily

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    #36

    My Almost 2 Meters Tall Friend Is Having Some Trouble At The ATM

    My Almost 2 Meters Tall Friend Is Having Some Trouble At The ATM

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    varwenea
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That ATM is clearly set at a height to enable someone in a wheelchair. It would be low even for a short person.

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    #37

    My Tall Friend's Solution To Using An Elliptical

    My Tall Friend's Solution To Using An Elliptical

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    #39

    When You're 6'10 And Want To Drive Your Aventador

    When You're 6'10 And Want To Drive Your Aventador

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    #40

    Tall People Problems

    Tall People Problems

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    JillVille
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A clear range hood would work wonders here! "Whatcha cookin' honey?" "Not sure, it'll be a surprise for both of us!"

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    #41

    As A 7'0" Tall Guy, I've Held Back On The Rage. I Just Go With It Now

    As A 7'0" Tall Guy, I've Held Back On The Rage. I Just Go With It Now

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    #43

    I’m 6’6” And This How Much Leg Room Was Available On Spirit Airlines. Luckily It Was Only A 4 Hour Flight

    I’m 6’6” And This How Much Leg Room Was Available On Spirit Airlines. Luckily It Was Only A 4 Hour Flight

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    John Montgomery
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Four hours is still really long to be that cramped. I'm only just under 6 ft 2in, but I've been to concerts where the seats are too close. Even two hours gets to be too much.

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    #44

    Jumping On The Work Desk Bandwagon

    Jumping On The Work Desk Bandwagon

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    #45

    It Can Be Hard To Do It When Looking Into The Eyes Of A Good Friend

    It Can Be Hard To Do It When Looking Into The Eyes Of A Good Friend

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    whatupguys1
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First rule of urinal etiquette, NEVER make eye contact. Second rule, conversations are only allowed if the other person is very (emotionally) close to you. Third rule, don't drop your pants... it should be obvious.

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    #47

    So This Is Me (18, 6'7) Next To My Pal In Their House. I Hate Their House

    So This Is Me (18, 6'7) Next To My Pal In Their House. I Hate Their House

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    #49

    My Coworker Was Too Tall For Her Childhood Dance Recital Photo, So We Fixed It

    My Coworker Was Too Tall For Her Childhood Dance Recital Photo, So We Fixed It

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    #51

    Tall Person Problems

    Tall Person Problems

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    varwenea
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That toilet is simply too near the tub. Even a normal height person would do that.

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    #53

    These Change Rooms Are Getting Ridiculous

    These Change Rooms Are Getting Ridiculous

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    Kaisu
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never have and never will understand dressing rooms where the door doesn't cover it entirely. Any tall person walking by could look in while you're undressed

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    #54

    When Your Husband Smashes His Head Straight Through Your Brand New Lampshade

    When Your Husband Smashes His Head Straight Through Your Brand New Lampshade

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    #55

    I'm Starting A Petition For Gyms To Offer Longer Towels

    I'm Starting A Petition For Gyms To Offer Longer Towels

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    #56

    When Tall People Make Their Grand Entrance

    When Tall People Make Their Grand Entrance

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    #57

    No One Else Really Understands What I Have To Deal With Every Morning When I Brush My Teeth

    No One Else Really Understands What I Have To Deal With Every Morning When I Brush My Teeth

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    Jessica
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha. You should Never get high and look in the mirror, that's the making of a bad trip

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    #58

    I'm The Tallest Person In My Family At 6'4", This Is How My Grandma Makes Me Hug Her When I Leave

    I'm The Tallest Person In My Family At 6'4", This Is How My Grandma Makes Me Hug Her When I Leave

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    Ronel du Plessis
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This will be my 2 sons and my mother real soon. My mother is 1.5m tall and my 2 sons are well over 1.8m already at 16years old

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    #59

    Everyone I’ve Ever Met: ‘How Do You Fit?’ Me:

    Everyone I’ve Ever Met: ‘How Do You Fit?’ Me:

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    #60

    How Tall People (Don't) See Stoplights Vs. How Normal People See Them

    How Tall People (Don't) See Stoplights Vs. How Normal People See Them

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    #61

    How Miserable

    How Miserable

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    Foxxy
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just hope there is no turbulence otherwise he is in for some head banging.

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    #62

    Shopping For Camping Supplies. Some Things Just Aren't Suited To Us

    Shopping For Camping Supplies. Some Things Just Aren't Suited To Us

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    #65

    Tall People Problems: When Your Mouse Breaks And All You Can Use Is A "Travel Mouse"

    Tall People Problems: When Your Mouse Breaks And All You Can Use Is A "Travel Mouse"

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    #66

    The Eternal Bathtub Struggle

    The Eternal Bathtub Struggle

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    btaglln
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to check on google. The maximum length for a tub in shops near me is 1m90. I would like to test one just too see what it feels to have both legs and soulders in the water at the same time !

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    #67

    Tall People Problems: Planes

    Tall People Problems: Planes

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    btaglln
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I deeply feel you. Not to be gross but peeing sitting is impossible without opening the door and peeing standing result in some back contorsion

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    #68

    If They Could Go Ahead And Make Showers For Tall People, Yeaaah That'd Be Great

    If They Could Go Ahead And Make Showers For Tall People, Yeaaah That'd Be Great

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    #69

    One Of The Many Annoyances Of Being A Tall Guy

    One Of The Many Annoyances Of Being A Tall Guy

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    #70

    That Awkward Moment When You Lock Eyes Over The Bathroom Stall

    That Awkward Moment When You Lock Eyes Over The Bathroom Stall

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    #71

    Getting A Shirt Tailored In Vietnam

    Getting A Shirt Tailored In Vietnam

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    btaglln
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I made shirts there and my father made a suit. That was my only shirt with long enough sleeves (I said was because .... I kept growing )

    #72

    Being Too Tall For A Changing Room

    Being Too Tall For A Changing Room

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    #73

    Ever Want To See How That Really Tall Guy Fits In That Really Small Car?

    Ever Want To See How That Really Tall Guy Fits In That Really Small Car?

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    #74

    Some Cars Just Weren't Made For Us

    Some Cars Just Weren't Made For Us

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    #75

    I Paid For Parking Last Night

    I Paid For Parking Last Night

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    Hard 2 Guess
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah.. This looks like its just stupid design. Seems like it'll be inconvenient for average person as well.

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    #76

    My Sisters. 6'2" In Heels And Still Not Tall Enough

    My Sisters. 6'2" In Heels And Still Not Tall Enough

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    #77

    This Reporter Spreading His Legs So He Can Appear Shorter To Match With The Other Reporter

    This Reporter Spreading His Legs So He Can Appear Shorter To Match With The Other Reporter

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    #79

    My Boyfriend Is Tall, But What Is Going On With London Cash Machines

    My Boyfriend Is Tall, But What Is Going On With London Cash Machines

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    #80

    Usual Problem I Encounter When Exercising My Profession

    Usual Problem I Encounter When Exercising My Profession

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    #81

    All The Tall People Will Understand What I Mean

    All The Tall People Will Understand What I Mean

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    #82

    Got My Learners Permit Today

    Got My Learners Permit Today

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    #83

    My Very Tall Friend Trying To Use A Tiny Netbook

    My Very Tall Friend Trying To Use A Tiny Netbook

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    #84

    How Am I Supposed To Dry My Hands?

    How Am I Supposed To Dry My Hands?

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    sadiyobepe
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    kids or the general population in wheeling seat http://www.9cashbox.com considering the sink that have been fitted for them directly behind ;)

    Catlady6000
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be difficult even someone in a wheelchair even. Kinda hard to lean down in one of those

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    Alice Goble
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paper towels are more sanitary anyway. Thise air dryers spread fecal matter...EVERYWHERE

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't even bother with air dryer. Even the door handle would be less germy. The dryer filter is rarely if ever changed, germs and bacteria thrown out when flushing are sucked thru, where they stay and grow and even mold develops. I wind up doing the hand flap/jeans wipe maneuver

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not a dryer. That's a hand towel dispenser. And it's probably done so kids can reach too.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    kids or the people in wheeling chair considering the sink that have been fitted for them right behind ;)

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    ƒιѕн
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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure why they mounted that hand dryer so low. Its not ADA compliant. Not in the US anyway.

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    #85

    I Actually Didn't Fit In This Bathroom In Taiwan

    I Actually Didn't Fit In This Bathroom In Taiwan

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    Laana
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A bit strange to take a photo in bathroom when there is a peeing guy behind. Just sayin’ 😁

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    #86

    Who Was This Bathroom Made For?

    Who Was This Bathroom Made For?

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