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‘Being short is a curse’: the men paying thousands to get their legs broken – and lengthened
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 17 Aug 2025
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In other words, tons of young men are getting surgeries that will make their legs less functional for a few inches of height.
Meanwhile I'm 6'5 and would gladly give up a few inches if it meant my back didn't hurt all the time.
Idk, trade a fucked up back for fucked up legs — pick your poison.