My friend Siphe and I were having a confidential conversation a few months ago and the term “short-man syndrome” came up and it was followed by fits of giggles based on our own understanding of the symptoms of this syndrome are. I googled it today, just to find out if there’s a definitive definitions and causes for it because I was just curious.
Definition: An angry male of below average height who feels it necessary to act out in an attempt to gain respect and recognition from others and compensate for his abnormally short stature.
Why the big hoo-ha:
- A man who is 5ft 5 (1.65m) is 50% more likely to suffer from extreme envy problems that a 6 ft (1.8m) plus
- Shorter men earn, on average, considerably less than taller men
- Small guys are far more likely to be unable to find a girlfriend and lose their virginity later
- They are also far more likely to be unmarried and to suffer from depression
- Tall men were more successful than their shorter colleagues
- It’s as if they feel the need to prove something.
- They are more jealous than their taller counterparts
If you are dating a short guy or have a short guy friend and you have never understood their behavior at times well this may actually put a name to it and help you understand them better!
Source: Urban Dictionary, Rod Collins
