bombfrog Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) Where are all my short people? I can't see you........ 5'6" here. Never seen anybody on stage without looking at a screen (and that was before the flag epidemic), but spent a lot of time reading the back of band t-shirts! Positives? At least I can get dressed standing up in my tent and have a lower centre of gravity after a few ciders Any tips for the shortarses amongst us? Edited April 24, 2019 by bombfrog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian the worm Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Drink more milk? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livvy13 Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Stilts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasperella Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, ian the worm said: Drink more milk? Giant's milk? 3 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 5 foot 4 and never wear heels anywhere so I'm used to never seeing things. My main tip is if you really care about something get there early and get to the front. Works best for the small stages because I could never be one of the pushy types who forces there way to the front when other people have been there way longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkley87 Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 5 ft 3. I've developed quite a skill of looking through the gaps over people's shoulders. At Blur in 2009 I stood on a horizontal glass bottle to gain a couple of inches. I had a really good view at Radiohead in 2017 by being on the second barrier (with the big gap in front). I'd recommend that to any other shorties who want to see things! Otherwise watch the screens and enjoy the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian the worm Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 If we can land people on the moon in 1969 then surely we can organise ourselves in height order in 2019. Where’s the human progression gone to? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, ian the worm said: If we can land people on the moon in 1969 then surely we can organise ourselves in height order in 2019. Where’s the human progression gone to? One slight problem we don't become friends with people based on height. Otherwise it would be a really solid solution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian the worm Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, gigpusher said: One slight problem we don't become friends with people based on height. Otherwise it would be a really solid solution! Call me shallow but I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 minute ago, ian the worm said: Call me shallow but I do. Wow you are so heightist ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombfrog Posted April 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, ian the worm said: Call me shallow. Now I'm confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuttlep Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 ask the Tall people if you can get on their shoulders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billum Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 hour ago, gigpusher said: Wow you are so heightist ? It's the worrying return of Apart-Height 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionajm777 Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 You all need to move along to the tall people thread. 5ft 1 here. And genuinely considered taking a foot stool in the past ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastoEls Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Thread for you @SecretFish! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovelanegan Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 5'2, don't do heels so will have a sore neck from straining to see the acts all weekend as usual. I have developed a knack for politely squeezing my way forwards, finding bottles or clumps of mud to stand on (or getting there early for the acts I REALLY care about) - but the view is often easier if you stand further back. More boring though. Hate being stuck amongst people chatting when I want to be down the front with the people who are into it. Always thought I'd like to set up my own festival - 'MidgetFest'. Essentially, a normal music festival except anyone over 5'6 has to stand behind a barrier and let all the shorties go to the front. Who's in? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillhouse188 Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 5'9" so on the shorter side, tend not to have too much trouble at gigs, can usually find a good spot and hold people off trying to wiggle in front, being a stocky centre forward has its benefits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havors Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Ok who is starting an "Us average height people" thread please?? 5'10 here and feeling left out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryce Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Periscope ....topic solved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Good news: I'm 6ft - BUT I haven't got a ticket yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt - Ed Banger Records Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 I have to find the small gaps between peoples shoulders to the stage, and then tut louldy when someone arrives midway through a set and closes off one of thos lanes of visibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetaKate Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 I'm 5'2... down with tallies! Literally can you guys duck down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeEmpire Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 What about us average height people? Where's OUR thread? Not all men etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 I refer you to my answer in the us tall people thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretFish Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 2 hours ago, GlastoEls said: Thread for you @SecretFish! True, I need this thread to be supportive of your height deficiency.. ill let you stand in front lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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