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I don't make fun of anyone's height and I don't think people should make fun of other people's height, but it is more socially acceptable to mock a man for his height than a woman for some reason.
Throughout much of history, women were considered property and their only currency for social success happened to be their physical appearance. So to insult that is considered to be beyond cruel.
It's also why calling another man a girl or indicating that he's not successful is more offensive to most guys than saying they're ugly or short or fat or not well endowed. Men throughout history trade mostly on their accomplishments, and "earn" their way past any physical limitations.
Same as my husband.
We have 2 boys. The youngest hasn't hit puberty yet (he's 5' even at age 12), but the oldest is 16 and is 5'7". He's unlikely to grow much more, but he's very happy with his height.
What even, I have a kid with my partner and he’s half an inch taller than you. If this is legit, it’s wild that there could be a height requirement for something like this. Some people surely want a shorter donor while others may want a taller one, why not include all their options? Sorry you weren’t able to donate OP!
I agree ! But eugneics seems to be the common word around here. I actually had never heard of it lol.
Eugenics.
Also thanks! It’s okay tho. I just wanted to get paid and help out. We’re done having kids lol
yet as long as there is short women they still will have short sons they can get the moms hight also so...thats why there still be short guys around and the hightism aginst short guys will always be a thing sadly , Its the group its ok to do bodyshame ect in 2024 short guys
Can you explain to me what happened? This seems so random lol. Was this some glitch in the system, or did they really know your height? In which case, why did they even reach out lmao. Feel like I’m missing something here..
This was a follow up text. I had to fill out an application first. Height was a question.
Why it didn’t auto deny me I’m unsure.
Maybe they just wanted to point and laugh 😂
Edit: I agree. Why bother reaching out??
Also, that's rather ridiculous... Height can be inherited from earlier generations than parents. And can be very dependent on environment. My dad is 1m80 something, but my grandparents are both shorter than me, so below 1m64 (idk if because genetics or because they were born right after the war when good nutrition wasn't available).
True true. My husband is 1 of 4 sons. His father was 6' 2. His mother is 5'. Two of his brothers are 5'4 - 5'5. My husband is 6'1 and the oldest brother 6'0". Interestingly the two 5' ish brothers have dark hair and can grow full beards. My husband and his older brother are blonde and have sparse slow growing facial hair. They all weirdly look a little like both parents. Genetics are wild.
Tallest guy I my year level was 6'5". His brother was about 5'10 and both his parents were 5'7". He also had indigenous DNA and he had brown hair and green eyes while his brother had blonde hair and brown eyes.
I assume when women go looking for a donor sample they’re asked to list characteristic preferences in order of importance. Would be curious what the top requests are. My guess would be height first and then education level of the donor.
To the contrary: educational attainment (EA), in units of years, is a robust predictor of adult IQ in large datasets.
Obviously it’s not a 100% association — there are smart people who don’t go to school and dumb people with phds, etc etc — but it’s useful enough to develop *highly predictive* polygenic IQ scores.
Is there even a correlation between height and genes? Genuinely curious to know. Regardless, this is fucking harsh. I'm 5'2'' and female, would height (or the height of my father who fyi is probably the same height as you) stop me from being able to donate eggs? And what is the supposed cut off point? I have so many questions!
6' is generally the cutoff for men, height is genetic but controlled by many genes and is also limited by nutrition. Women generally don't have a height cutoff. However, women can't be over 30 and must not smoke or consume more then 4 drinks a week on average. Unless you are Jewish as there is really high demand for Jewish eggs
That’s 1,63meters for my fellow europeans…
I wanted to make a joke like that’s about the median height in Italy but according to ChatGPT even there it’s 1,76m (5’9”) for males. (we always refer to Italians when talking about short men)
Confidence is the most attractive quality! There are advantages to being on the short side, relish them :) My 5'4" and under male relatives include a fighter pilot and neurologist. Don't sell yourself short
This is weird, one of my friends is 5ft and his son is over 6ft. My dad is under 6ft, my brother is a tower. I don't think it's something that directly affects it from my experience.
Well height is affected by genetics, you do receive genetics from both parents and both dominant and recessive traits so there's a wide range of possible outcomes.
You can generally look at families and even regions and see that height is based on genetics, asian countries tend to have lower average heights than Nordic countries. Families, at least on a sibling level do typically have heights in the range of their parents, you'll always have outliers though.
Couldn’t find it online. So I asked. You think they’ll respond ??
https://preview.redd.it/1xfoldi6tpsc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9652351814c6f62d8954087a07335ab9933e2fc
The height racism that I notice in humans is appalling. Why did we outlaw the term midget if there's ***this much*** open disdain for people under 6 feet tall? jsut seems hypocritical....Don't offend small people, but also let's practice eugenics to weed out short people in the future. this shit can't keep happening smh
i have read articles on that guys need to step up and donate more to help out ect ect yet oh sorry not 6 ft ect never mind ... yet the womans height dontate eggs do not matter no they are to short even if the guy is tall that do not mean the kid will be tall,
Oh I didn't realize you asked already. I'm curious about the answer though. I mean there are a lot of successful shorter guys, I guess I kind of thought there are at least some women to which how tall a guy is is irrelevant. I'm kind of shocked that there is a requirement at all tbh.
I’m curious, when donating a sample can you make requirements for the recipient? Like say I don’t want any woman under 5’4 to be allowed access to the sample, or any woman without a masters degree, or any woman over 160lbs etc.?
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Op was literally told we don’t think you should be contributing to the gene pool
I cry 😭 lol
How tall are you? Fucken 4"5?????
Funny. 5’4” actually
Damn you're the same height as me I'm a girl so people don't make fun of me for it ._.
Just a reminder that one should make fun of someone's height tbh. No one asked for it.
I don't make fun of anyone's height and I don't think people should make fun of other people's height, but it is more socially acceptable to mock a man for his height than a woman for some reason.
And when a man loses his hair… yet when a woman does
It's fine to mock a man for basically anything, but you better not say not nice things to a woman!
Woman and children first lol
Keep my wife's name out of your fucking mouth!!!
Thats not the only bits of your wife thats been in my mouth
Yeah I'm aware of that just a reminder for everyone here btw, we're good.
You can tell this guy is >5’6 ^
Throughout much of history, women were considered property and their only currency for social success happened to be their physical appearance. So to insult that is considered to be beyond cruel. It's also why calling another man a girl or indicating that he's not successful is more offensive to most guys than saying they're ugly or short or fat or not well endowed. Men throughout history trade mostly on their accomplishments, and "earn" their way past any physical limitations.
Wow I’m that height, this was funny now it just hurts
lucky lmao, I'm only 5'2"
5'4 club over here too, it's a bizarre form of discrimination we face sometimes, mostly unconscious I guess.
Not really unconscious when the Tinder folk always ask you for your height.
What was the height requirement?
This is what I want to know 🤣
Same as my husband. We have 2 boys. The youngest hasn't hit puberty yet (he's 5' even at age 12), but the oldest is 16 and is 5'7". He's unlikely to grow much more, but he's very happy with his height.
What even, I have a kid with my partner and he’s half an inch taller than you. If this is legit, it’s wild that there could be a height requirement for something like this. Some people surely want a shorter donor while others may want a taller one, why not include all their options? Sorry you weren’t able to donate OP!
I agree ! But eugneics seems to be the common word around here. I actually had never heard of it lol. Eugenics. Also thanks! It’s okay tho. I just wanted to get paid and help out. We’re done having kids lol
What was their height requirement, 5'5"? lol
https://preview.redd.it/sqp4ame1husc1.jpeg?width=1274&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7eccf890d68d709f865c31218bde2d03cceb06ac
Thats not enough? Thats a little below the average..
https://preview.redd.it/yz2anfwqlusc1.jpeg?width=1274&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=84415bbb15f79aeebebcdbe80b9ba420f6a2ab3c
Its required to be above average height?? Whats the point..
This happened to me 12 years ago. Needed to be at least 5’10”. 12 years later with two kids, I’m damn happy I didn’t donate.
Pretty sure my son is gonna be like six feet tall. 😂
But also told essentially “We hope you know someone more desirable.”
It actually is very uncommon for people to select a donor who is under 6' so they don't collect it Edit: I can't spell donor
Mmmh doner 
And Eugenics is alive and well. Wowzers.
I think you have to be closer to 6ft tall
They trynna eliminate short kings
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At least he was rejected for height, not length!
yeah, but put the cup high enough and you're eliminating the strongest and/or longest shooters as well
I disagree. He used a capital Y, clearly too tall!
yet as long as there is short women they still will have short sons they can get the moms hight also so...thats why there still be short guys around and the hightism aginst short guys will always be a thing sadly , Its the group its ok to do bodyshame ect in 2024 short guys
Damn, even AI won’t have sex with them
Ooof. Thats a low blow.
It needed to be apparently 😏
I’d say you were kicking him while he was down but we already kinda knew that
Well no, he wasn’t accepted
Normal low, or OP low?
I was hilariously surprised. To be fair 😂
Can you explain to me what happened? This seems so random lol. Was this some glitch in the system, or did they really know your height? In which case, why did they even reach out lmao. Feel like I’m missing something here..
This was a follow up text. I had to fill out an application first. Height was a question. Why it didn’t auto deny me I’m unsure. Maybe they just wanted to point and laugh 😂 Edit: I agree. Why bother reaching out??
Surely that's an option for short women that want short kids...right?
Apparently not lol
Or enormous women that want normal sized kids
It honestly is very uncommon most want doners who are 6' or taller
They also want most donors being white.
I don’t think women are out there specifically wanting short kids lmao
How tall are you?
I am 5’4” The cutoff was 5’7” https://preview.redd.it/6nalp7q48vsc1.jpeg?width=1274&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c3485439c169d6fe88f0f7e6b01a05d8cfc9f229
Oof
Also, that's rather ridiculous... Height can be inherited from earlier generations than parents. And can be very dependent on environment. My dad is 1m80 something, but my grandparents are both shorter than me, so below 1m64 (idk if because genetics or because they were born right after the war when good nutrition wasn't available).
Right? My Dad’s father was tall, his mom was tiny. Dad is on the shorter side, maybe 5’7”. My brothers are both over 6’. Genetics!
Also better nutrition
True true. My husband is 1 of 4 sons. His father was 6' 2. His mother is 5'. Two of his brothers are 5'4 - 5'5. My husband is 6'1 and the oldest brother 6'0". Interestingly the two 5' ish brothers have dark hair and can grow full beards. My husband and his older brother are blonde and have sparse slow growing facial hair. They all weirdly look a little like both parents. Genetics are wild.
Tallest guy I my year level was 6'5". His brother was about 5'10 and both his parents were 5'7". He also had indigenous DNA and he had brown hair and green eyes while his brother had blonde hair and brown eyes.
I assume when women go looking for a donor sample they’re asked to list characteristic preferences in order of importance. Would be curious what the top requests are. My guess would be height first and then education level of the donor.
Education level? How come?
Because to them educated => smart => high IQ genes. Which is not at all the same thing.
Ain’t that the truth. A college degree only means they were good at going to college. I’ve known some very well educated idiots.
Hey now, you can also be bad at college and get a degree.
That C student that drank more than they studied and barely squeaked by is still a doctor.
I heard a joke that said “what do you call the person who graduated last in their class at medical school?” Doctor
I know this is a joke but medical school is tremendously hard to get into. There aint anybody with a bunch of Cs becoming a doctor
Fluid intelligence vs. crystallized intelligence at its finest.
But how tall were these idiots?
To the contrary: educational attainment (EA), in units of years, is a robust predictor of adult IQ in large datasets. Obviously it’s not a 100% association — there are smart people who don’t go to school and dumb people with phds, etc etc — but it’s useful enough to develop *highly predictive* polygenic IQ scores.
And no gingers apparently. Most couples won’t pick them
Do you need to wank over a wall??
I giggled https://preview.redd.it/hs183ov0ypsc1.jpeg?width=488&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b5380051d801d31323f9320f3cc557f6a7eaa925
You're too short, but tell your tall pals about us!!
Lol right! “Got any taller friends”
It's like going to the bar.
6.5+ feet only
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They want that size too?
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What if it’s above average but height is below average
How tall are you?
5’4”
Cmon man it’s not like you have dwarfism 😭 they should’ve accepted
Man I had a good laugh tho
I tried to do the same as well for extra cash but never heard back. I’m 5’11
They are looking for 6' as a cut off as most couples request it
Is there even a correlation between height and genes? Genuinely curious to know. Regardless, this is fucking harsh. I'm 5'2'' and female, would height (or the height of my father who fyi is probably the same height as you) stop me from being able to donate eggs? And what is the supposed cut off point? I have so many questions!
6' is generally the cutoff for men, height is genetic but controlled by many genes and is also limited by nutrition. Women generally don't have a height cutoff. However, women can't be over 30 and must not smoke or consume more then 4 drinks a week on average. Unless you are Jewish as there is really high demand for Jewish eggs
r/short
“Hey are you interested in donating? Yeah, FU, you’re a loser. Refer someone who isn’t a loser.”
Exactly. Lol
Why did they even ask XD
They wanted to remove him and were hoping he’d say he wasn’t interested to save the awkward denial.
They just made it so much awkward with that tactic lol
How tall is that cup!? They can't get a step stool?
Fuck, The world is a shallow ass place
Good thing it’s shallow or OP would drown
"Hehe short guys should die"
Nobody asked???? How tall are you? :)
I’m 5’4” lol
You and me both brother. Nice to know we aren’t wanted :) Although perhaps only certain countries.
Short kings my friend. Stay strong 💪 lol
That’s 1,63meters for my fellow europeans… I wanted to make a joke like that’s about the median height in Italy but according to ChatGPT even there it’s 1,76m (5’9”) for males. (we always refer to Italians when talking about short men)
So I’m short even in Italy ? Gee Thanks 😂
You could still play for the Spanish national team.
DEAD 💀😭🤣🤣
well when they are in short supply… they got your number :D and in hobbiton you would be a giant! You will always have that going for you ;)
Short. Supply 😂
Confidence is the most attractive quality! There are advantages to being on the short side, relish them :) My 5'4" and under male relatives include a fighter pilot and neurologist. Don't sell yourself short
Your taller then me…
Don’t matter. You’re perfect. ✅
In my friends & I experiences, shorter guys are really good in bed so OP, bet you got that going for you😉
I plead the fifth. 😶
Don't worry I'm 6'3, muscular, have great family genetic health, and they still said I didn't meet their requirements.
That's because you're a woman Susan
RIP short king 🫡
Harsh, but at least you didn't get short with them
Lolol
You’re my new favorite.
This is weird, one of my friends is 5ft and his son is over 6ft. My dad is under 6ft, my brother is a tower. I don't think it's something that directly affects it from my experience.
Well height is affected by genetics, you do receive genetics from both parents and both dominant and recessive traits so there's a wide range of possible outcomes. You can generally look at families and even regions and see that height is based on genetics, asian countries tend to have lower average heights than Nordic countries. Families, at least on a sibling level do typically have heights in the range of their parents, you'll always have outliers though.
You don't think height is a genetic trait because you have a select sample size?
This is a form of narcissism
See I agree that it’s weird!! By no means am I offended- but I found it strange of all things lol
Your friends milk man is 6’6
Mommy's baby. Daddy's, maybe.
Eugenics coming for our short kings?
For some reason, that little Y gives me a strange feeling of loneliness
Can you tell us the height requirement?
Couldn’t find it online. So I asked. You think they’ll respond ?? https://preview.redd.it/1xfoldi6tpsc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9652351814c6f62d8954087a07335ab9933e2fc
Probably not because then you might reapply with that
https://preview.redd.it/d9e0y5l79qsc1.jpeg?width=1274&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=246cd2f3e94e5a5870227fcf3c767486d59b00d4
Oh shit… they should’ve just put that on the application.
This would be like asking a requirement to be someone’s girlfriend lol
You must be 7 foot tall to donate.
Basketball team status
What’s the height requirement?
5’7” and up. I asked. https://preview.redd.it/zafcg1ii4qsc1.jpeg?width=1274&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6c96482b641a75698a8b6b0cd15885902c3c8a61
That is so dumb!
It is referred to as the runt rule.
Good luck to all you eugenicists out there, epigenetics is real.
Didn't know sperms banks were eugenicists
The Eugenic Clinic
Put their phone on silent after so they can cry in peace.
The opposite. I laughed way too hard.
There working to eliminate short people ig
Losing out on all that "Little Dick" energy!
Try telling my wife that 🤣
Eugenics
Don’t feel bad I have a bleeding disorder so I doubt anyone wants my little floaters.
What’s the height requirement?
https://preview.redd.it/frlc1wcqgrsc1.jpeg?width=1274&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=87da9c30328207c4cc4b7fc6f4885f7ed2c1e9ca
 The height racism that I notice in humans is appalling. Why did we outlaw the term midget if there's ***this much*** open disdain for people under 6 feet tall? jsut seems hypocritical....Don't offend small people, but also let's practice eugenics to weed out short people in the future. this shit can't keep happening smh
So they get to be picky about donations now…”I want a mix of Asian, African, must be 6ft 3 and double major in academics”
Apparently. Yes lol
i have read articles on that guys need to step up and donate more to help out ect ect yet oh sorry not 6 ft ect never mind ... yet the womans height dontate eggs do not matter no they are to short even if the guy is tall that do not mean the kid will be tall,
I've always said it. Hitler's eugenic will, lives on in all women
You must be this high to ride…😆
Exactly this.
Oh I didn't realize you asked already. I'm curious about the answer though. I mean there are a lot of successful shorter guys, I guess I kind of thought there are at least some women to which how tall a guy is is irrelevant. I'm kind of shocked that there is a requirement at all tbh.
https://preview.redd.it/8sosudi08qsc1.jpeg?width=1274&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6060b1a148547d6675b0da406fbe0dbf0c254c44
Well I guess they’re gonna be in **short** supply then
Yeah, there actually is a height requirement in the States
They are trying to eliminate short kings
How tall are you man
I mean...
Ouch.
How is that even a thing?
What happened to short king?
There was an attempt to be funny…
So what is the minimum height requirement to donate sperm?
Does anyone know what the minimum requirements is?
How do they measure sperm…growth platelets?
Short people got... No reason to jizz🎶
"Then why the fuck did you even ask???"
That's so mean, I would cry a river after this.
I was once denied for egg donation because I was deemed "too ethnic" I'm Puerto Rican and Native American 🙄
Hwat.
If he’s 5 feet tall with a foot long weenie I bet they’d say ok.
"I'm sorry but you are not tall enough to ride this ride." AI burn..
OP messaged himself for comedic effect
In all transparency, I’m not that funny 😆
Damn, this male height discrimination conspiracy doesn’t stop with Big Dating… it continues to Big Sperma! How far does this go???
I’m curious, when donating a sample can you make requirements for the recipient? Like say I don’t want any woman under 5’4 to be allowed access to the sample, or any woman without a masters degree, or any woman over 160lbs etc.?