For some strange reason, average height people always want to let short people know that they’re short. It isn’t a surprise to us. We know and feel like saying to you, “Wow, that’s news! I’ll alert the media!”
It’s not polite to point out that someone is overweight or rather unfortunate looking with bad teeth, so why is it OK to point out that someone is short?
Yep, the short comments are annoying, so don’t feel guilty using one of our great comebacks below.
If you can think of an even better comeback for being called short leave it in the comments below.
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25 Best comebacks for being called short
1. I’m not short, I’m concentrated awesome.
2. Really? Way to spot the obvious Einstein!
3. I’m glad you’re tall. It gives me more of you to dislike.
4. All the best things come in small packages.
5. I may be short, but short people can wear heels, ugly just can’t be fixed.
6. Yeah, god only lets things grow until they’re perfect.
7. I may be short but I stand tall.
8. Some say I’m fun sized.
9. Everyone knows that great things are rare.
10. What I lack in height I make up in personality.
12. I’m just waiting on my growth spurt. Any day now.
13. Thanks, Captain Obvious.
14. Are you complaining that there isn’t more of me?
15. Clearly you’ll make detective in no time.
16. I’ll make you as tall as me if you keep going on about how short I am.
17. Thankfully, I’m still better looking than you!
18. re you trying to short-shame me?
17. Short and proud!
18. I’m not short, I’m just more down to earth than other people.
19. I appreciate that you’re trying to be funny, but I’d prefer not to focus on my height.
20. I’m more than just my height, let’s change the topic.
21. I like my height, and I’d rather not make it the focus of conversation.
22. I am sure you wouldn’t like it if I pointed out (fill in the blank about you). We all have something that we can be teased about.
23. I am happy to talk to you but I’d prefer if we didn’t make jokes about my height.
24. Yep, heads up, I am shorter than you.
25. Didn’t anyone ever teach you that it’s rude to make fun of someone for something they can’t change.
Why do people call others short?
There are numerous l reasons why people call other people short:
1. Teasing: Some folks like to joke around and tease others in a playful way. There is no negative intention, they just like to banter back and forth.
2. Heightism: There is discrimination based on height called heightism, where people are judged and belittled based on their short stature.
3. Stereotypes: There are traditional false stereotypes that people associate with height. Some women perceive tall men as more attractive or dominant.
4. Insecurity: Some insecure folks insult others and call people short. The reason they do this is they may feel that they are inadequate in I some way. We all have something that others could tease us about.
Even if you have good intentions, calling another person short can be insulting and considered discriminatory. Best to be on the safe side of things and refrain from making comments on people’s appearance.
Salma Hayek was teased for being short
Even Salma Hayek was self-conscious of her height when she was younger.
I felt like Ugly Betty many, many times. I’m very short so when I was growing up, people made fun of me as if it was like a birth defect, a deformity… like I was in a circus or something. I think we all have something people point out to you when you’re a kid and then you point it out to yourself nonstop. – Salma Hayek
Things worked out OK for Salma, she certainly didn’t let her lack of height stand in her way.
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Kim Kardashian is petite and has been called short
Kim Kardashian may be short in stature but the entrepreneur has a pretty big life and big curves.
She is only 5’2″, now imagine how hard it must be to manage all of those curves when you are so petite.
Here are Kim’s measurements: …Bust: 34, Waist: 26, Hips: 41
Famous people who are considered short
Here are some famous people who are considered short by most people’s standards.
Kevin Hart – 5’4″
2. Ariana Grande – 5’0″
3. Danny DeVito – 4’10”
4. Prince – 5’2″
5. Kylie Minogue – 5’0″
6. Bruno Mars – 5’5″
7. Lady Gaga – 5’1″
8. Tom Cruise – 5’7″
9. Elijah Wood – 5’6″
10. Daniel Radcliffe – 5’5″
It’s important to remember that height is an aspect of a person’s identity that they can’t change, so treat people with empathy.
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When you are dealing with being called short by others and you find it stressful, consider getting support from a professional. Talking to a counselor is a great way to work through a challenging situation, and help you find some strategies to work through the person’s behaviour.
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Your so short comebacks…
It’s the only way I can look up to people like you.
Yes, but I come from a long line of short people. And none of them are assholes like you.
At least I’m not short on IQ dumb ass.
It’s quality not quantity that matters where I come from.
Even if I wasn’t some people would still look down on me
Yeah from down here I can look up your nose and see that you head is up your ass.
If I wasn’t short you wouldn’t have anything going for you at all.
Less of me to hate.
Great comebacks.
Hahaha
Damn girl
LOLOLOLOLOLOOL*dies*
Yes some good comebacks on this site!
You could also say: Al least I’m shorter than your ego!
you should say, at least im TALLER than your ego.
Why would you say taller?that means there ego is low.the joke is about how there ego is huge
Still shorter than your IQ, my friend
No, it’s: if you call me small, then my height is your IQ.
Or “at least I’m smaller than your ego”
If its obvious you are short, you could say, “Really, Columbo?”
ohhhhhh roasted
Bully: your so short
Victim: hey, I’m still taller than your IQ
(Or you could say I’m still bigger than your brain and dick)
I have another one
Bully: You’re so short!
Me: At least I’m taller than your I.Q!
Bully: ur so short!
Victim:Im not short ur just tall, and u just take up to much space.
I may be short, but I get rained on last!
Bully:your really short
me:No,you’re just tall and your ugly personally takes up way to much space
U know what, I’m short.Just like ur IQ!
Bully: your so short
Me: yeah I’m short but at least I’m different your just an average
Maybe that one wasn’t good
no i liked that one haha
Bully: You’re so short.
Victim: On Earth, there are people committing suicide, there are people dying from terrorist attacks, there’s Global Warming, there are species going extinct, and THAT, as of right now, is something that you just HAD to tell the world.
I like that
That was good but way too long to tell the bully or person
I’m not short I’m just kissing hight.?
Bully: She is so short
Victim: I know, I heard she is like (small height) haha *walks away*
Bully: WHAT?!
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Bully: she so short!
Victim: at least I can fit somewhere small unlike your fat ass.
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Bully: she is So small
Victim: I’m unique unlike you, thank you very much.
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Bully: I feel bad she is so short
Victim: I don’t even think about you.
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Bully: She is short
Victim: if you hate me so much then why do you talk so much about me?
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Bully: she is SO short
Victim: *walks away*
Bully: SHE IS SO SHORT
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Bully: she is so small
Victim: you are so big!
splendid! got these ones in the book!
At least my head ain’t in the clouds
Awesome said ….
This is going to be my one of favorite comeback reply.
Here’s one
Bully: your short
Victim: short and sweet right!
Bully:Why u so short little kid
Victim: Well Everything on u grows but ur brain and ur muscles and all the insults u say are u talking to urself..
I dont know what you just said butttttt I like itt
That’s good because if the sky falls tall people like you will be kiled first
Damn
killed*
love that
LOL! Best comeback shot EVER!
If someone says your short say at least I don’t look like you Mr. smartypants
I’m not short, I’m fun size. You just take up too much space.
Have you been watching fullmetal alchemist lol that sounds like something Edward Eric would say
One comeback I use is “At least I’m bigger than your brain”
If someone calls u small, say well…. at least if it rains I’ll use u as an umbrella
If someone calls you short just say. Says the one with the big mouth, close it before the flys come in.
Bully: You’re so short
Victim: well at least my heads aren’t stuck in the clouds like you.
Bystander: OOOOOOH! ROASTED!!!
bully:you are short victim:i’m not short you’re just bloated bystander: OOOOOOOHHHH!!
Height does’nt matter.
Maturitty does.
True. Very true.
One I use is,”yeah its a shame I don’t look up to you”
The thing is you do..
So was Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking and Mahatma gandhi
I may be short, but I’m bigger than you in many other places.
You look like an ant to me.
Bully: YOu look like an ant to me Victim: And You look like a bitch to me.
Comeback #7: Not as short as your cock!
Comeback #8: Well at least I don’t fall short of personality!
My son is short, an it does not matter unless you make it. 24 year in 1st Special Forces Group the biggest bad ass I knew was 5’5″. Your mind control everything you are able to do.
Oh, and. Why are your so short? Your Mother needed a short guy in the Gangbang last night.
The loser: When was the last time u grew!
Victim: When was the last time u got a good roast!
dayummmmm
I have a great perspective on life because I am always looking up.
You could also use
Yeah I am and it’s a great view since I don’t have to see your ugly face
I’m not always going to be short but you’re always going to be stupid
Bully:why you so short victim: why do u care do you love me or something bystander:lol
That is my commen response to everything
If someone says your short say “Yeah you might be right BUT that is the only thing you can make fun of me for because I am perfect at everything ELSE!!!”
right. It so true.
No one is perfect… but I do agree that people who judge others by hight obviously don’t understand how much pain shorter people like me go through when other make fun of them.
Bully:You are so short
Me: Hey, some things cone in small packages. I thought you knew that
Bystander: OHHHHHHHHHHHH
Bully:ur short victim:umm…excuse me… I’m not a mirror standbyer:ohhh roasted!
Uhm. Its bystander, and this doesn’t make sense. You’re calling someone short when you are the short one.. I’m not trying to make fun of short people, because I am one, but this comment doesn’t make sense at all… its not even a roast… no offence
Still not shorter then your iq
Or “Still taller than your iq.”
Sorry I know your lonely but I don’t have time for spot the obvious right now
I’m sorry, I can’t hear you from down here… could you repeat that??
what i do when someone calls me short (which they stopped cuz i kinda scared them away) is i look them dead in the eye and tell them if they call me short again i would bite their ankles
My favorite is Dynamite comes in small packages
Now that is an awesome comeback!
Bryn
My favorite comebacks to being called short:
I’m not short, you’re freakishly tall.
Yep, I am short…short-tempered.
I’m surprised you noticed that way up there, I thought we all looked like little ants to you.
These are all such great comebacks. I don’t get bullied but a lot of people call me short like every day and I never know what to say. I never let it really get to me but it sort of does now. I don’t get why people feel the need to point out the obvious and judge us for something we can’t control. People who have the heart to get to know me say I have a really big personality. I’m kind of sassy but also nice and caring. They always say that they could never imagine what my personality would be like if I were tall. All of my friends are basically tall too. I’m not really complaining about being short because I kind of like it but I also have a couple problems that make it worse. I have JRA (Junior Rheumatoid Arthritis)-if you don’t know what it is look it up- I also have Scoliosis- look it up- and had eye surgery when I was little. Those sometimes affect my physical appearance which is a problem for me- keep reading- I get lots of questions about the things that are wrong with me that don’t make me feel good. But it weird. I always have to express my pain to my parents or doctors so they can find the best treatment but I am known to be tough so they don’t think much of it. It seems like whenever I express my real or deep feelings I kind of get teary and it kind of makes me want to cry.But I think the problem that affects me the most is that I actually care about what other people think of me. I know I shouldn’t and try to act like i don’t but I can’t help it. I want people to like me and you may be wondering if that’s really a a bad thing and to answer your question yes it is. I always feel the need to have to please other people mostly with my appearance and personality. It’s not really OCD where everything has to be perfect its more like I have to look good for these people and I need to make these people laugh. I just feel like everyone needs to fall in love with me and It was really hard to admit that to myself. It was also really hard to write this. Anyway theres besically my whole life story which none of you needed to know. lol. I think I need a therapist. Yeah probably anyway. For those of you who read this I’m sorry but I feel like writing it and having people know makes me feel a bit better. I can’t wait to use some of the amazing comebacks some of you guys came up with and I feel like I have been typing forever and my fingers really hurt so Imma stop now. Thanks for making it this far into my essay!
Maybe stop looking at yourself as the main character of “your” story?
Accept the universe for what it is – BIG – and everyone else in comparison – small.
Everyone’s fallible; Most times people act like idiots to cover up for that particular characteristic. There’s a billion others out there that you haven’t even met. Move past the ones who look at you the same [should be easy for you, given your size =P]
Still reading? Cheers!
The ones who see you for who you ARE, maybe they’re worth learning more about.
Everyone “needs” to be loved. But not by ones who don’t understand or know how to appreciate what’s right in front of them. Imho, you don’t need someone to “like” you, in order for your existence to matter.
I hope the years since the original posting have been sweeter to you. If not, there are many to come. Keep your head up, yea 😉
You could say that sorry I can’t hear you. you too tall
Does anybody have any comebacks for when someone points out that you have OCD? I need your help!
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the IQ one was pretty hard
This may be kinda wimpy, but it’s always been my go to.
Person: You’re so short!
Me: I’m not short, you’re just tall.
Here’s a response from the late great Ann Landers: “Everyone’s short on something. You happen to be short on tact.”
That is one of the best comebacks I have ever heard, Yoleen. Thank you for sharing!
At least I’m not a waste of space!
If someone says hey shortie you can be like Hey how’s the weather up their cause down here it’s hot just like me
say ” i may be an oompa loompa fire ant with cabbage patch legs but i will stab your knee caps so don’t try it”
Bully:”You’re short !”
Comeback:”Who cares ?! We all have our cross to bare. I’m short. You’re (fill in the blank a defect). Does it matter ?!!”
Whether you’re a girl or a guy mentioning one’s weight, even to a slim girl generally hurts. Girls are subconscious of weight even if they are thin.
No matter how big guys are subconscious of their private parts. You don’t have to only refer to a guy as short or small in that area. You can say he’s inadequate in other ways he may believe has some truth to it. For example his lack of aptitude or just his lack of any girl ever giving him the chance to use his lame private part.
Life is tough. You be tougher !!! Love you all !!!
that was a good one
Mean person: You’re short
Victim: *CLAPS LOUDLY* way to state the obvious Einstine
Mean person: You’re short
Victim: WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALERT THE MEDIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SUCH NEWS!!!!!!!!
I’m not short, I’m travel-sized for your convienince!
I remember there was always that person who makes fun of everybody but unlike everyone else, I’m able to defend myself all I say is bully: hey why are you so short victim: I don’t know why you are so tall did you mom marry a giraffe or something. BUUUUUUUUUUURN! YOU JUST GOT ROASTED!
Often it has been pointed out to me that I am short, like I haven’t noticed before! . I usually say to them – ‘Yes and usually I find that people who are short on self esteem or have feelings of being inferior tend to deflect these feelings by a compulsion to point out that I am short, I can recommend a therapist for you’
way to state the obvious captain obvious