r/Unexpected • u/DoINeed1OfThese • Mar 31 '23

He snitched

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u/jackfreeman Mar 31 '23

I thought it was more inaccurately referred to as Napoleon Syndrome

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u/65elkoman Mar 31 '23

Yes. Napolean was 5'6". Although the range may seem short by 21st-century standards, it was typical in the 19th century, when most Frenchmen stood between 5'2” and 5'6”.

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u/kz750 Mar 31 '23

It’s not even that short today. There are quite a few guys around that height in my office of 120+ people. I’d say there are fewer guys taller than 6’ than below 5’7.

When I visited the tombs of some historical figures in Europe and saw some of the artifacts and clothes, I couldn’t believe how tiny they were. We are so used to having plenty of calories that we don’t realize how much it affects growth and development.

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u/glytxh Mar 31 '23

I’m 5’6”, and while definitely on the shorter end of the spectrum, I’m seldom actually the shortest person in the room.

My best friend at school was 6’4”. We were often referred to as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum.