Tall People

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>This reminded me of an article I read a long time ago which suggested that, because survival of the fittest tends to mean survival of the most attractive, the human species would eventually split into two separate species-- one tall, attractive, and intelligent; and another short, stupid, and “gnome-like.” </p>

<p>I would imagine Michigan has a disproportionate number of students with so called “good genes,” including height, given that it has a disproportionate number of intelligent and wealthy people as compared to other communities-- all considerations in mate selection. The ancestors of the short, stupid, gnome-like race are not likely to be Michigan alumni (maybe OSU).</p>

<p>Of course, it’s 4 oclock in the morning and I’m a political science major, so maybe I’m full of ****. :)</p>

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<p>I’ve noticed the tall people trend too. I’m a 5’10 girl but that seems normal here.</p>

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<p>IDK, I don’t think evolution can really affect humans now. I mean, there is no survival of the whatever, everything is easy street. And there are some weird “match ups” out there.</p>

<p>But if that is true it means I’ll marry some hot model so its ok with me</p>

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<p>Obviously none of you noticed the fine print on the Admissions page, the new EA policy stands for Extra Altitude.</p>

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<p>Maybe they’ll institute another “diversity” policy in order that short people get the opportunity to succeed in fields typically dominated by tall people. I propose SISE: Shorties In Science and Engineering.</p>

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<p>oh god… don’t even joke about that</p>

<p>I could see that happening</p>

<p>but that isn’t politically correct enough. </p>

<p>HIICE: Height Impared Individuals in Science and Engineering</p>

<p>they’re handi-capable</p>

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<p>Not that I buy into the article that I posted, in theory it might make sense-- we’re not saying the ugly people will BECOME EXTINCT because there is no question of “survival” anymore, we’re just saying that most (re: not all, but most) ugly short stupid people are going to end up with other ugly short stupid people. Or, more specifically, most ugli/er/ short/er/ stupid/er/ people are going to end up with other ugli/er/ short/er/ stupid/er/ people, since there is not a precise finite measure of “short” “stupid” or “ugly.” While I wouldn’t argue that we are going to split into two different species, I would not be surprised if people are more likely to be + in one category if they are the others since those kinds of mates attract each other and make baby wolverines.</p>

<p>Of course, I am not pretending this theory is remotely scientifically sound. Just jawing for fun here.</p>

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<p>How many different ways can someone brag about being tall?</p>

<p>Keep going. I’m curious. :)</p>

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<p>I’m pretty kick ass, and good looking and smart.</p>

<p>But most importantly I’m tall.</p>

<p>Because we all know…</p>

<p>“Short people got, no reason to…”</p>

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<p>Care?</p>

<p>“Smart” - MLDWoody, weren’t you complaining about having a low GPA before? Pretty sure you posted about it in several threads.</p>

<p>But hey, everyone in America is smart in some special way. :)</p>

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<p>haha, I’m just messing around</p>

<p>but when was I talking about having a low GPA? If you find it please show me.</p>

<p>I mean, my GPA isn’t amazing but I think its pretty good. Of course, its only after one semester…</p>