Whether you're short, tall, or just average, the struggle is equal in New York City.
According to the New York Times, simple tasks are even occasionally difficult for Mayor Bill de Blasio, who, at just a hair under 6'6," is the city's tallest mayor. De Blasio's height has forced city workers to build a special podium for him, equipped with a longer microphone and a retractable step for shorter speakers.
But, as the Times learned through inquiry, a number of people in the city have issues with their height. From a 6'7" giant:
None
For someone just five-feet-tall, the experience is obviously the exact opposite:
None
If you're short, there's no point in wishing you were taller. Everyone has something to complain about, especially in New York City.
[via New York Times]
