Welcome to Super Tall. A home for the giants of the world
For those of us with their heads in the clouds (literally), this is an endeavour by a fellow giant working to bring value, laughter and advice to the vertically gifted.
Here it is, Super Tall…wtf is Super Tall?
It’s a fair question and one that deserves an honest answer. I’ve been a tall lad all my life and it’s been my defining physical trait all my life (with the exception of the coke bottle spectacles I’ve also had since age 6…). Coupled with an enjoyment of putting words on a page and a desire to leave a positive mark on the world created enough of a reason for me to create a newsletter specifically for my fellow vertically gifted gentlemen.
The zap of inspiration that led to the Super Tall newsletter
The initial inspiration is in large part thanks to a fellow tall lad I met after a few too many steins at Oktoberfest in 2023. Whilst travelling around Europe and participating in the beer drinking extravaganza in Munich I met a tall ginger gentleman who added me to a WhatsApp group known as ‘Super Tall Good Lads’.
This group was awash with fellow giant humans, hilarious banter and as you would expect, full to the brim with all around good lads. I’m fortunate to have many friends in the real world that are on the right side of 6ft, however being introduced to such a vibrant online community of giants made me feel at right at home, particularly when pictures of the daily struggles of tall life are shared.
Some months later sitting in my unit a short drive from Geelong, Australia I was brainstorming various business ideas and projects to pursue when the proverbial lightbulb shone above my dome and the idea for Super Tall sprung into existence. I thought to ask myself:
Would I enjoy a weekly newsletter that was funny, informative, educational and centred around being a tall chap?
With the answer being a resounding yes, I figured there may be other like minded individuals who felt the same way. Whilst I can’t promise I’ll leave you in stitches laughing you guts out with every sentence, I will endeavour to fulfil the remainder of the purpose of this newsletter to the best of my ability and bring you weekly insights and info that will create value for you as one of the worlds vertically gifted.
Who is this supposed giant taking me away from my doom scroll dopamine hit?
Yea I want to get back to scrolling through cleverly dubbed NBA playoffs highlights too so I’ll keep this brief. I’m Ben, a 6’9 Aussie from the regional town of Ballarat about a hours drive from Melbourne. Here’s a picture of me on the right being dutifully reminded at Christmas last year that despite being the oldest and wisest of my sibling tribe of 3, I am in fact the shortest.
I do have a good 20kg on my not-so-little brothers though so I think I win…right?
Anyway I’ve been living in and around Melbourne for many years now since graduating from university back in 2018. I’m fortunate to have a lot of love, a good family and opportunities a plenty in my life but like so many of us these days always felt I was meant for more, needed to do more, and could help more people.
This is an attempt at living true to myself by bringing people together through their lived experience of being human giraffe hybrids and helping them navigate the world we live in through advice, humour, entertainment, education and meaningful interaction.
What you can expect from this new and nuanced newsletter
As you may have already gathered, this is a newsletter for the beanpoles of the world (no matter how wide the pole) where I will be sharing a variety of interesting topics arranging from the achievements and accolades of gigantic gladiators from across the globe, to where one might find a shirt with sleeves that actually fit all the way down to the wrist.
As a history enthusiast you can also expect me to inform you about those who came before us, when being over 6ft was considered a 1 in 100,000 kind of individual. I’ll also be sharing my thoughts on the experience of being one of the ‘long legs’ and how it can be both a blessing and a curse at times. Especially when it comes to public transport…damned train handles have left more dints in my dome than I care to admit.
Regardless of your area of expertise, interest, background, race or life experience, if you’re tall then you’ll find value here.
What comes next
Well if you’ve come this far firstly I thank you. Secondly I thought we’d kick things off by taking a look at some of the giants throughout history, their lives, accomplishments, challenges and so on. I’ll also be sharing a little more about myself and my experiences along with a recent clothing brand I’ve found that has solved all my t-shirt challenges (and no I’m not affiliated with them, they’ve just been one of those diamond in the rough of instagram ad finds)
Thanks for reading and welcome to Super Tall!
- Ben
This sounds like it will be a fun adventure!
I just finished reading about Rebecca’s shower-head dilemma and she suggested your posts.
My dad was 6’3”, my mom 5’8”, I topped out at 5’9” and loved wearing 3” heels back in the day. I have two boys who are 6’4”, and a grandson 6’5”. I have a younger second cousin who is 6’7”. But my poor daughter is at the barely 5’2” mark. She always wanted to be a model, but alas, she became a tattoo artist and models her ink with pride.
Oh, BTW, I took care of my short shower head with an articulating “S” neck many years ago, like as soon as we moved into this house 24 years back. Now after I shower I have to adjust it down for my husband who is an inch or so shorter than I and has bad arthritis in his shoulders.
Can’t wait to read your posts! 🤗
I myself am five foot, one inch tall. But as you have a great mission and we are , after all, of the same species, this sounds like fun. Rebecca Holden sent me your way.