kumquatq3 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 In the last 150 years, the Dutch have become the tallest people on Earth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaftan Barlast Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 The reason why Scandinavians are getting shorter is very simple: the Chernobyl meltdown of 1986. The radioactive fallout hit us quite badly and as a result the average height dropped significantly between children born previous to 1980 and after. DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumquatq3 Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 (edited) The reason why Scandinavians are getting shorter is very simple: the Chernobyl meltdown of 1986. The radioactive fallout hit us quite badly and as a result the average height dropped significantly between children born previous to 1980 and after. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> your viking ancestors would have eaten the radioactive fallout for breakfast Are you serious tho. I mean, pretty spectacular claim, there anything backing that up?....shorty? EDIT: I mean, the article attrbutes it to genetics Edited September 16, 2006 by kumquatq3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surreptishus Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 (edited) There was a recent BBC documentary abount the effects of Chernobyl 20 years later in humans. It turns out there wer far less deaths and deformities attributed to radiation than previously thought. So i dont think the russkie reactor is the reason kaftan is in fact only 2 feet tall... Edited September 16, 2006 by Surreptishus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 It could be the excessive anti-social, introverted nature of the Swedes', which is only cured by excessive drinking, and Kaftan's parents dipped a bit too much into the sauce while he was still incubating as a fetus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oerwinde Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Thor is ashamed of his short people. The area between the balls and the butt is a hotbed of terrorist activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 So the dutch can't really call their country "Nederland" (low-land) anymore, now can they ? Welcome to the new Holland, the "Highland" “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calax Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Thor is ashamed of his short people. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> THATS NOT THOR! Now thats thor! I will say that up in the foot hills where I live 6 ft is the median height. Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassat Hunter Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Do we have any Dutch people on this board? Yes. And this feet stuff... what is that in meters? ^ I agree that that is such a stupid idiotic pathetic garbage hateful retarded scumbag evil satanic nazi like term ever created. At least top 5. TSLRCM Official Forum || TSLRCM Moddb || My other KOTOR2 mods || TSLRCM (English version) on Steam || [M4-78EP on Steam Formerly known as BattleWookiee/BattleCookiee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Google 6 feet in meters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumquatq3 Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 Do we have any Dutch people on this board? Yes. And this feet stuff... what is that in meters? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> me...me...meters??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Someone grap Kumq, he's about to faint... Wait, I'll do it. Anyway, I'm 1.84 myself. Not gettin' any taller, no sir. DENMARK! It appears that I have not yet found a sig to replace the one about me not being banned... interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blarghagh Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I'm dutch. I am 1.87. That is what we consider 'medium length' here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenghuang Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Thor is ashamed of his short people. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> THATS NOT THOR! Now thats thor! I will say that up in the foot hills where I live 6 ft is the median height. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> :angry: RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Yep, pretty median here too. Lots of guys my age and younger are taller than me. DENMARK! It appears that I have not yet found a sig to replace the one about me not being banned... interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaftan Barlast Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Im 180cm and that used to be medium length, its dropped since then. From people born in 1979 to people born 1982, the medium length in Sweden dropped like 10cm. I grew up on the east coast so we got a heavy dose of fallout. I remember the kindergarten teachers forbade us to play in the rain puddles because they were radioactive DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 According to Statistics Sweden, it looks like the average height has steadily increased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaftan Barlast Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Well, then I must be all wrong DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenghuang Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 So Kaftan's the same height as me and I'm still growing? RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Well, then I must be all wrong <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A 10 cm drop in height for people 3 years different in age sets off red flags in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atreides Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Hahaha I'm taller than Kaftan by a cm Spreading beauty with my katana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musopticon? Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I'm taller by two. Swedes, those damn midgets. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirottu Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 So... I This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surreptishus Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Whats medelvarde? median or average? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 That's really quite a defeat, Kirottu. You might as well let them occupy you again. DENMARK! It appears that I have not yet found a sig to replace the one about me not being banned... interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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