You know what would really separate us men vs women? Not giving a fuck what they think. Stop crying about what they’re saying, you’re short, get over it. Someone will be just fine with your height, but not if you’re constantly insecure
Eh doubt it would have hurt. If he was already all jazzed up with adrenaline from preparing to fight that guy that shit woulda felt like someone flicked a Cheeto at his cheek