The Last Post Wins!!!!!

[Ookla de los Cuervos he/him]

well, i think so, but my feet are definitely done because ive been wearing the same shoe size for like 2 years.

[Immortal Platypus]

19 minutes ago, TheRavenHasLanded said:

well, i think so, but my feet are definitely done because ive been wearing the same shoe size for like 2 years.

yeah, my feet don't like getting too much bigger

[Violet]

28 minutes ago, Being of Cacophony said:

yeah, my feet don't like getting too much bigger

I dunno why but the boys why are they like, 6' tall. Or more. 

[Immortal Platypus]

3 minutes ago, Violet said:

I dunno why but the boys why are they like, 6' tall. Or more. 

genetics from parents, plus some sort of difference caused by different chromosomes I believe

[Violet]

Just now, Being of Cacophony said:

genetics from parents, plus some sort of difference caused by different chromosomes I believe

But like why the height difference. Why.

[The cheeseman Don't you dare go Hollow!]

24 minutes ago, Violet said:

But like why the height difference. Why.

Because estrogen causes the growth plate in bones to fuse together, preventing growing. Men have less estrogen, and thus grow in height longer and faster, once they hit puberty.

[Immortal Platypus]

5 minutes ago, The cheeseman said:

Because estrogen causes the growth plate in bones to fuse together, preventing growing. Men have less estrogen, and thus grow in height longer and faster, once they hit puberty.

wow, cheeseman has fancy answers. I was just gonna say that the hormones, like testosterone, are more present in guys and they cause more growth.

[RaeTheRaven]

5 minutes ago, The cheeseman said:

Because estrogen causes the growth plate in bones to fuse together, preventing growing. Men have less estrogen, and thus grow in height longer and faster, once they hit puberty.

Nah, can't be. This would not explain why there's so much variation within the same gender, since hormone levels are generally similar. Like it might contribute somewhat if that's the case (personally I've never heard of estrogen causing growth plates to fuse, but I'm not an expert) I'm not sure that we actually have a ton of info as to why men tend to get larger. And it's possible that it has something to do with hormones, but if that's the case, I would lean more towards it being a difference in the regulation of growth hormones (for example it's quite common for girls to grow way faster than boys, but boys just keep growing for a lot longer).

[Violet]

5 minutes ago, Being of Cacophony said:

wow, cheeseman has fancy answers. I was just gonna say that the hormones, like testosterone, are more present in guys and they cause more growth.

Hm. But it's still unfair.

[Immortal Platypus]

2 minutes ago, RaeTheRaven said:

Nah, can't be. This would not explain why there's so much variation within the same gender, since hormone levels are generally similar. Like it might contribute somewhat if that's the case (personally I've never heard of estrogen causing growth plates to fuse, but I'm not an expert) I'm not sure that we actually have a ton of info as to why men tend to get larger. And it's possible that it has something to do with hormones, but if that's the case, I would lean more towards it being a difference in the regulation of growth hormones (for example it's quite common for girls to grow way faster than boys, but boys just keep growing for a lot longer).

it does have more to do with hormones, and also, hormone spread can be quite different within a gender. I'm sure there is more to it than this, but this is a part of it (the hormones, I'm not sure about the estrogen)

[The cheeseman Don't you dare go Hollow!]

18 minutes ago, Being of Cacophony said:

I was just gonna say that the hormones, like testosterone, are more present in guys and they cause more growth.

This is also true, but it lends more to bone and tendon density, and muscle mass.

[Violet]

1 minute ago, The cheeseman said:

This is also true, but it lends more to bone and tendon density, and muscle mass.

So, does gender actually influence height

[Immortal Platypus]

4 minutes ago, Violet said:

So, does gender actually influence height

yes. Mostly through hormones, but there is probably some other stuff.

[The cheeseman Don't you dare go Hollow!]

41 minutes ago, Violet said:

So, does gender actually influence height

Somewhat, but genetics also plays a part. If your parents were tall, you'll probably be tall. If your parents were short, you'll probably be short. It's "just" the way the human body works.

36 minutes ago, Being of Cacophony said:

Mostly through hormones, but there is probably some other stuff.

Yep.

[Immortal Platypus]

Just now, The cheeseman said:

Somewhat, but genetics also plays a part. If your parents were tall, you'll probably be tall. If your parents were short, you'll probably be short. It's "just" the way the human body works.

Yep.

yeah, the genetics cause the hormone stuff

[InfiniteInsanity she/her]

Being short makes it easier to hide. And get lost.

It's rather fun.

[Immortal Platypus]

3 minutes ago, InfiniteInsanity said:

Being short makes it easier to hide. And get lost.

It's rather fun.

 

i like being tall

[Violet]

1 hour ago, InfiniteInsanity said:

Being short makes it easier to hide. And get lost.

It's rather fun.

Nope. Not fun at all. Especially when everyone is freaking taller than you. (Okay not everyone, but I still feel small)

I'm not known explicitly for being small, just I hate my height.

1 hour ago, Being of Cacophony said:

 

i like being tall

I would like to be tall too, please. Actually, not too tall...

[Immortal Platypus]

29 minutes ago, Violet said:

Nope. Not fun at all. Especially when everyone is freaking taller than you. (Okay not everyone, but I still feel small)

I'm not known explicitly for being small, just I hate my height.

I would like to be tall too, please. Actually, not too tall...

i'm not super tall, but both have advantages. 

[Violet]

1 hour ago, Being of Cacophony said:

i'm not super tall, but both have advantages. 

What advantage does a small person have over a tall person?

[Immortal Platypus]

27 minutes ago, Violet said:

What advantage does a small person have over a tall person?

stuff like insa said, hide and seek, capture the flag, balance (usually), stuff like that

[Violet]

2 minutes ago, Being of Cacophony said:

stuff like insa said, hide and seek, capture the flag, balance (usually), stuff like that

I mean, when it comes to athletics being small sucks. Playing basketball against 6' tall boys in PE is not the most fun experience 

[Immortal Platypus]

1 minute ago, Violet said:

I mean, when it comes to athletics being small sucks. Playing basketball against 6' tall boys in PE is not the most fun experience 

depends on the sport. it can be nice in dodgeball

[Violet]

Just now, Being of Cacophony said:

depends on the sport. it can be nice in dodgeball

Nah. People still find a way to hit you in the head anyways.

I don't consider myself as a star athlete in any sport but I do consider myself athletic, but my height drags me down most of the time.

[Immortal Platypus]

Just now, Violet said:

Nah. People still find a way to hit you in the head anyways.

I don't consider myself as a star athlete in any sport but I do consider myself athletic, but my height drags me down most of the time.

well, getting hit in the head is a whole different thing. Most people aim for the 'chest' but if your head is where my chest would be, then they'll hit your head.