
AstroSky
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If you genuinely believe that 6'2" is the new average height, you’re either delusional, coping, or both. The idea that everyone is magically 6'2" now is pure social media gaslighting, and I'm about to dismantle every single cope behind this nonsense.
People Are NOT Getting Taller
Let’s cut through the bullshit:
The REAL average male height in the U.S. is still 5'8"–5'9" and hasn’t changed in decades.
In 1914, American men ranked 3rd tallest in the world. By 2014, they dropped to 37th place. If height was really "increasing," how do you explain that?
Studies PROVE that people lie about their height, especially in self-reported surveys.
This means the "6'2" is average" argument is built on fraud, both literally and figuratively.
Selective Bias
The only reason people believe that 6'2" is common is because of selective bias. Here’s why:
You only notice tall people. If a 5'8" guy and a 6'3" guy walk into a room, guess who stands out?
Social media algorithms push tall influencers. The guys you see online are handpicked by the algorithm to look more dominant, aesthetic, and attention-grabbing.
Height fraud is rampant. Most guys add 2 inches to their height without even thinking twice. A 5'10" dude rounds up to 6'0", and a 6'0" guy rounds up to 6'2". If you actually measured these "6'2" influencers barefoot, they’d barely be 6'0".
It’s all smoke and mirrors. If you go outside and observe real people, you’ll quickly realize that the “6'2” standard is a complete online fabrication.
Gen Z Is Actually SHRINKING, Not Growing
Not only is 6'2" NOT the new average, but younger generations are actually getting SHORTER.
Testosterone and DHT levels have plummeted over the last few decades, leading to weaker bone growth.
Processed foods, bad diets, and estrogenic chemicals in plastics have wrecked natural HGH production.
The average American diet is making people weaker, smaller, and softer.
Kids today spend less time being active than any previous generation, stunting their natural height potential.
I see it firsthand where are the towering 6'4" dudes everyone claims exist? Instead, I see manlets everywhere, weak postures, small frames, and guys built like malnourished teenagers. The only thing getting "taller" is the lies people tell online.
Influencers Are LYING About Their Height
This is where things get even funnier. The taller a guy is, the more inches he’s willing to add to his claim, because most people won’t question it.
Dudes who are 6'0" will straight-up claim 6'2" or even 6'3", knowing most people won’t check.
Guys stack height with boots, thick-soled sneakers, and even hidden lifts. You take those off, and suddenly "6'4” Chad is barely scraping 6'1" barefoot.
A perfect example: This TikTok family claimed they were nearly 8 FEET TALL, proving that social media has zero accountability when it comes to height fraud
If You Think 5'11" is Short, You’ve Been Gaslit
if you're 5'10" or above, you are already TALLER than most men.
At 6'0", you're in the top 15% of height.
At 6'2", you're in the top 3-5%.
At 6'4", you’re literally among the tallest men in the world.
Yet, somehow, TikTok and Instagram want to convince you that you’re short unless you’re 6’4" or taller? That’s a blatant lie, and you fell for it.
If you actually believe that 6'2" is the new average, you’re living in a fantasy world created by:
Social media algorithms
Selective bias
Mass height fraud
People literally lying about their stats
The reality?
The real average male height is still 5'8"–5'9".
Younger generations are getting SHORTER, not taller.
Height fraud is more common than ever.
If you're 5'10"+, you're already ABOVE average.
If you’re still coping and saying “6'2” is the new normal," I have bad news for you: you’ve been played.
People Are NOT Getting Taller
Let’s cut through the bullshit:
The REAL average male height in the U.S. is still 5'8"–5'9" and hasn’t changed in decades.
In 1914, American men ranked 3rd tallest in the world. By 2014, they dropped to 37th place. If height was really "increasing," how do you explain that?
Studies PROVE that people lie about their height, especially in self-reported surveys.
This means the "6'2" is average" argument is built on fraud, both literally and figuratively.
Selective Bias
The only reason people believe that 6'2" is common is because of selective bias. Here’s why:
You only notice tall people. If a 5'8" guy and a 6'3" guy walk into a room, guess who stands out?
Social media algorithms push tall influencers. The guys you see online are handpicked by the algorithm to look more dominant, aesthetic, and attention-grabbing.
Height fraud is rampant. Most guys add 2 inches to their height without even thinking twice. A 5'10" dude rounds up to 6'0", and a 6'0" guy rounds up to 6'2". If you actually measured these "6'2" influencers barefoot, they’d barely be 6'0".
It’s all smoke and mirrors. If you go outside and observe real people, you’ll quickly realize that the “6'2” standard is a complete online fabrication.
Gen Z Is Actually SHRINKING, Not Growing
Not only is 6'2" NOT the new average, but younger generations are actually getting SHORTER.
Testosterone and DHT levels have plummeted over the last few decades, leading to weaker bone growth.
Processed foods, bad diets, and estrogenic chemicals in plastics have wrecked natural HGH production.
The average American diet is making people weaker, smaller, and softer.
Kids today spend less time being active than any previous generation, stunting their natural height potential.
I see it firsthand where are the towering 6'4" dudes everyone claims exist? Instead, I see manlets everywhere, weak postures, small frames, and guys built like malnourished teenagers. The only thing getting "taller" is the lies people tell online.
Influencers Are LYING About Their Height
This is where things get even funnier. The taller a guy is, the more inches he’s willing to add to his claim, because most people won’t question it.
Dudes who are 6'0" will straight-up claim 6'2" or even 6'3", knowing most people won’t check.
Guys stack height with boots, thick-soled sneakers, and even hidden lifts. You take those off, and suddenly "6'4” Chad is barely scraping 6'1" barefoot.
A perfect example: This TikTok family claimed they were nearly 8 FEET TALL, proving that social media has zero accountability when it comes to height fraud
If You Think 5'11" is Short, You’ve Been Gaslit
if you're 5'10" or above, you are already TALLER than most men.
At 6'0", you're in the top 15% of height.
At 6'2", you're in the top 3-5%.
At 6'4", you’re literally among the tallest men in the world.
Yet, somehow, TikTok and Instagram want to convince you that you’re short unless you’re 6’4" or taller? That’s a blatant lie, and you fell for it.
If you actually believe that 6'2" is the new average, you’re living in a fantasy world created by:
Social media algorithms
Selective bias
Mass height fraud
People literally lying about their stats
The reality?
The real average male height is still 5'8"–5'9".
Younger generations are getting SHORTER, not taller.
Height fraud is more common than ever.
If you're 5'10"+, you're already ABOVE average.
If you’re still coping and saying “6'2” is the new normal," I have bad news for you: you’ve been played.