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What is Short Man Syndrome?
A term applied to a short man whenever he is assertive or commanding. If the exact same attitude was taken by a taller man, no one would think twice.
Tall guy steps out of a new Camaro: "Hey, check out that guy with the Camaro!, that's a sweet ride, I wonder how much he makes."
Short guy steps out of a new Camaro: "Dude, look at that little man with the Camaro, Talk about compensation!"
Tall employer assigns difficult task: "My boss gives me hard jobs, but whatever, everyone has to work."
Short employer assigns difficult task: "Damn, that prick loves to lord his authority over me! He has major Short Man's Syndrome!"
Short Man Syndrome - video
Short Man Syndrome - what is it?
The obnoxious, chauvinistic, arrogant attitude often taken on my short men--seems to be an attempt to make p for their short stature.
Bill's got short man syndrome--did you see how he just talked to that employee?
What does "Short Man Syndrome" mean?
The phenomenon of appearing overly aggressive or assertive. This may be a reaction after repeatedly suffering height discrimnation (heightism) in the workplace, in relationships with women, or elsewhere during socialisation.
Ample examples can be found in the Usenet group alt.support.short
Short Man Syndrome - what does it mean?
An angry male of below average height who feels it necessary to act out in an attempt to gain respect and recognition from others and compensate for his abnormally short stature. Also synonomous to little man syndrome.
he got sms
Short Man Syndrome - meaning
Usually a small male who feels the need to make up for his lack of height, ironically a big insecurity.
Common side effects:
Aggressiveness
Irritation
Arrogance
Doucheness
Cockiness ( often mistaken for confidence)
Feeling of inadequacy
Feeling of incompleteness
Lash outs
Feeling of not being respected
Paranoia (wonders if everyone thinks less of him)
Tough facial expressions (no smiles, raised brows)
Speaking with a deeper voice than usual
Being offended easily with a simple question
Walking with chest out
short man Syndrome (SMS) can have an impact on the friends and family of the person affected with SMS. Usually, taller patient men are nice enough to allow the affected individual to go through his episodes of insecurities at Christmas parties, gatherings, events, dinner, etc. This is allowed because the taller, patient, and kind man is smart enough to understand the serious effects that short man Syndrome can have.
short man Syndrome side effects is usually not seen and cannot be detected by women. Women have been known to interpret some of the side effects listed above as authentic and genuine.
Wife: my sister will be here and she’s bringing her boyfriend Eddie
Husband: oh ok, I’ll just remember to be patient with him because.. well.. you know
Wife: I told you before lol, short man syndrome isn’t a thing!
Husband: i don’t expect you to understand but trust me I know what I’m talking about
Short Man Syndrome - definition
When some short guys think they need to act tough to make up for their short stature. They may also try extra hard to get hold of any women.
"Paul is a little guy with a big ego. He's 5 foot 4 but has biceps the size of boulders. He also looks extra hard for girls on Snapchat or Instagram who he doesn't even know, to act like he can get a girl. Definition of Short Man Syndrome
Short Man Syndrome - slang
Short Man Syndrome: the typical characteristic of any male under 5'10". Including attitude problems, and the necessary need to make their wife/girlfriend feel inadequate to compensate their own inadequacy. Tendency to be bullies and abuse people to make themselves feel better.
And all short men are in denial of it!
"Never date a man under 5'10", because he's bound to have short man syndrome."
Short Man Syndrome
1)Where a person of short stature believes they have the ability to take on any person at any task. It is a general cockiness that is in a short person to replace the lack of height. Beware of anyone with short man syndrome.
2)When someone who is short gets an unfair natural advantage in some type of physical activity i.e. running, stretching, squating, benching, etc.
1)Guy 1 "Man why is Matt so aggressive towards me?"
Guy 2 "Because dude he has short man syndrome"
2)Guy 1 "I don't get why that guy can squat so much and run so fast."
Guy 2 "Well just look at him he has short man syndrome."
Short Man Syndrome
Stereotypical analysis of men of shorter stature. Based on the fact that some shorter men act more aggressive to compensate for lack of height. Yet failing to realize not every short guy is like that. Some men are just aggressive whereas others need to be more assertive. (Peep this: No two people are exactly alike)
Ex.1
Guy:That one short guy in the group tried fighting the bouncer. No reason at all. He's got short man syndrome.
Guy2: Yeah I saw that, but that other short guy was just chill in', talking and dancing with women. He's got more confidence, doesn't seem to care about his height.
Short Man Syndrome
A man who is below average height for his age group, and is aggressive to compensate for his shortness.
"He's so short and aggressive, probably has Short Man Syndrome."