What Is Life Really Like As A Little Person? | Real Stories
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2017
- A mixture of engaging stories with accessible popular science about the human body, this revealing insight into some of the world’s smallest people, including primordial dwarf He Ping Ping, the world’s shortest man who weighs the same as an average one year old, and Britain's shortest man Michael Henbury, whose young son towers above him. Explaining what effect their height has on their health and what challenges these extraordinary people face when it comes to finding work, love and happiness, the programme candidly reveals what life is like from their unique perspective, and their attempts to find happiness and acceptance in a world that often treats them as freaks.
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Can you imagine the doctor telling Michael ' s mother to leave him and forget about him!!! That's the cruelest thing I've ever heard.
Yeah
i know right how can a doctor say that?
that’s some ethical violation there
That doctor is nasty.
That Fuckin 🧑⚕️ Doc would have sold him to someone else if left there.
Or abort him?
I'm so glad Michael was never bullied. All the kids fighting over him is a great memory.
It’s very sad when people tease them or laugh at them these people are just like us but they live their lives different than we do god bless them 🙏😊
Miranda Ceballos..Well said. 👏
To me they are just shorter but are the same. I am 5’10 and my husband is 6’3. Our twins boys are tall also. I teach them they are just like us only shorter, get to know the person.
I think we are blessed to have them...the world is less boring cause we are all different
@@pascalagu7928 ...Exactly true...well said. 👏
God
Beautiful how they had a child n how the 6 yr old child interacts with his dad 🤗
''Anyone wants to reach for the stars, but from the day I was born, I've always been reaching for something.'' I really like this man. He has so much humor and positivity, I bet hanging out with him would actually be a lot of fun.
You can tell Tanya's husband dearly loves her. God bless him.
God bless him? Why, because he actually loves her? What a nasty comment.
@@alext8020 wow, what? the comment didn’t imply what you thought it did.
@@alext8020 i believe some people have doubt about loving different people. If they are taking advantage or not. As sad as that is i believe that is why the first comment confirmed “you can tell tanyas husband dearly loves her” just confirming.
Linda, I was thinking the same. Tanya’s husband and Michael’s wife (and his mom and son) are so supportive and have given them “Normal” lives. Many ppl born with disabilities don’t think they can have that. It is very difficult to see ones spouse suffer numerous surgeries and pain due to their medical conditions. It take a very strong person with deep love and integrity. Tanya even said she didn’t think she deserved him, and that he was very patient. That is a common feeling expressed from people that have to ask for a lot of assistance from their families. They feel like they are a lot of trouble. But Michael’s wife and son and his mom, and Tanya’s husband, have what it takes to give unselfishly. I agree, may God bless them all.
Dad and his 7 yr old made my day 😃. I wish they have reality show.
Just because they're small,you can look at them like a useless person.They are also a people that has feelings,they deserve to be loved❤
Just to let you know you accidently put can instead of can't.
@@diegothekidbodybuilderabou6512 Probably on purpose
What??!!! Your cruel!!! They are NOT USELESS!! WTF is your problem.??? Not one of the people shown in this video has shown one ounce of uselessness!!! GFY!!!!
I'm so glad Azzi was able to leave Iran and find happiness in the UK. Such a beautiful and sweet person deserves to be happy.
cody vegas The family must be rich. Otherwise no possibility!
I was thinking the same thing! She’s honestly so pretty and seems super nice!
@@michaelakunz1147 no its possible if there are reasons that u can't live free in your country. this is maybe a good reason why she could be an immigrant
"But I had him and I wasn't going to leave him." What a remarkable and loving mother! She deserves praises from all around! There's not enough people like this in the world!
A GOOD mother trains up her child to LOVE JESUS! We must love our children's eternal souls! 🙏
@@SOULRELIEF22 Yes!! Absolutely TRUE. In the New WORLD, all the SAVED gorgeous little people shall have PERFECT statures/sizes and physiques. No doubt about that, mate!!!
@@michaelsamuel1069 And wings
And a good voice to sing praises
@@SOULRELIEF22 A good mother teaches her child manners.
She loves it unconditionally.
And she teaches it life and respect for other people, nature and animals.
Bad mothers impose their own beliefs on their children.
@@michaelsamuel10692223443 4
Michael has such a witty positive sense of humor! Every single person featured in this video is living life to the fullest and also great role models. I'd be honored to hang out with such awesome people!
Where are you from?
Be careful of the creation of God. Don't become a bully against it. You might find have such a person in your family. Will you continue your bulling against him or her. God is not mocked, just glorified His wonder creation.To God be the glory !!
I'm so happy for the British man. He has such a nice family and seems very content.
Great viedo 🐛🦋I learn
Great video🦋🦋I learn so much
Azi from Iran is a delight, just looks so happy. And her English is outstanding
Shaun Gordon
Ping ping was a gangster 😂😂 I loved that Lil dude
😎😎
Hes cool asf
@Justin naaz lol
@@teetywoo3156 Born: 13 July 1988, Ulanqab, China
Died: 13 March 2010, Rome, Italy wikipedia
R.i.p pingping
I didn’t want this video to end.. love this- so inspiring!
OMG, I was so happy to see Michael find love and a happy family! He has a amazing relationship with his son, who loves and adores his father. He and everyone like him deserves great happiness and love like everyone! Good people deserve each other. I believe that people with the happiest lives and relationships focus most on the heart of a person and not aesthetics. Beauty fades, but the beauty of a person's heart is forever.
Him and his son going down the stairs was so cute!! I dunno why anyone is so shocked about little people.. they're just regular people.. but short.
Charlie Evand I’m sorry what
And you can tell that little boy adores his Dad
That wud be so special for them
They just get a little vertical challenge.
Therefore short people,under tall…
The athlete guy is so cocky I love it 😂
when you zoom into only hes face, it looks like hes a total normal size human hahah
😂😂😂😂 he is 😂😂😩😩
Nothing wrong woth that at least he has great self esteem.
They all had pretty positive attitudes and outlooks. Bravo for them, living their best lives :) We should all celebrate our differences and the things that make us all so unique!
So happy for Michael for his family, glad he is happy.
I know they hate being called cute but Michael is freaking precious!
When he fell off the chair, laughed and called it a party trick... hahaha
😢
OMG when I saw him fall, I was worried about him then I heard him laughing and had to laugh myself.
I was reading this and it happened
I really hoped that someone mentioned it. I cant stop laughing, such a great lil dude :D
Kiki B.G. Has
"Not everything about me is small". Get it, Michael.
Vanessa Vestal XDDD
I have a small thingy, married a woman with small thingies.
We have 2 girls, both heading towards the top in their fields.
Have huge pride thingies...
Shawny Rock what?
He gets rug burns from dragging it on the carpet
😂
Joseph is absolutely precious. He shows so much love and respect towards his father. 30 cigs a day for the shortest man in the world is insane. No wonder PingPing died before his time. So glad Tanya Lee had a successful surgery.
Tanya and her husband are amazing 😍
The Iranian girl is very beautiful and has such a nice personality.
I thought I was the only one lowkey lol
U wanna hit don’t kap
your messed dude, you need jesus.
What's her name?
Laura -Tab
Azi/ Azzi/ Azzy
The Iranian girl is beautiful i love her personality.
In my group of friends as a teenager in the 60's we had a small friend .but he was never treated as different.We didn't think about his size .He was our friend. Pub crawls ,dances we did everything together.
I'm surprised how rude Ping Ping was initially when it something that was so important to his life.he completely ignored the man who was there to meet him.
Agreed. Wtf was that all about? Maybe he has really poor social skills or just bad manners, not sure. 🙁
We must keep in mind that neurological problems do often accompany dwarfism.
nobody gonna mention how amazing Tanya's husband is? that man is an mvp
Fking gold digger he is
He was tearing up talking about preparing a will, that's so sad!
Ryker Madron yes! I was jealous she’s got a such a nice partner!
Lol, "We're all the same size lying down." 😂
I'm 24 inches tall lying down.
My cousin used to say that, lol, She's 6'2.
Joselyn well- we are lol
@@SquirrelASMR hml🤤
Lol so true!
I salute to this girl from philippines. Im from ph. Proud of this girl 💕 happy marriage happy life
Glad they had a normal size child
These stories are so inspiring, so deeply beautiful and full of strength and hope I was brought to tears.
The girl from Iran is such a darling 😍😍😍
I would give her a go
Indeed
Azzie from Iran 🇮🇷 was her name actually Azra??
I think she’s a beautiful woman!! I wish her all the best for her future 🙋🏽♀️💕
There is a couple in my hometown who both have dwarfism. They adopted a daughter from Vietnam who also has dwarfism.
Big shout out to all the participants of this lovely documentary. I like how it was produced, it's full of positivity. Bravo
Divinity isn't measured in height, but in how big the heart is 💛
The man with Tania is a saint..that's a dude with a heart of gold!! Its strange where you can find love!!
Poor PingPing on March 13,2010 he died at the age of 21 from chest complications I think it was probably associated with all his smoking 30 cigarettes a day with his little lungs! However it’s sad he really didn’t get to enjoy his fame! I hope his parents got his money and moved into a beautiful home they seemed like very humble people.
Katie Shaw aww he was a good man 😓😓😓
PingPing looks so cute oh wait he was a midget that's why
Did he really smoke that much?
Katie Shaw I loved PingPing I wish someone could help him Rest In Peace PingPing
Katie Shaw lol little lungs 😂
Micheal really seems like one amazing dad. He's so loving ❤️ towards his boy.
I think these little people are wonderful and I admire so much what they have accomplished. They are to be admired and loved.
"They have a culture that doesn't accept people who are different from them" true that, in lots of countries :( it's so frustrating
Whatever freak ;)
Shut up, cartoon geek!
It is frustrating because society has made us believe that we all have to fit into this fake world of plastic to make ourselves look 'better' so nobody will judge on how we look, nothing else is acceptable.
elsa1942 I'm so sad to hear that...
It is insane right? I thought things would change, public toilets have for wheelchairs, but still none have a smaller toilet and a lower washing faucet for them I don't understand why I'm 48 years old, and 20 years ago I used to think well someday they will construct public places for little people at least one thing of each for smaller people everywhere, but no, its the 21st century and i haven't seen anything anywhere built for them, maybe someday in my lifetime ill see some change, I hope so, it's pretty embarrassing as a human being who cares seeing that no one else cares its very hard I hope some day we ll see some changes its stupid to have to watch Mike here for ex having so much trouble to use the toilet and he has problems with his spine etc....its crazy thus is still going on, I really don't ubdurstabd and I cant accept it, its very hard watching him doing daily things we all do, but he cant because they re too high, its very very choking
Nothing worse than being the world’s second shortest man
@SteamCat86 no you aren't.😂
Mark Z U C C you always got funny commentary guy😂
Right. Im the worlds second shortest. Really wow, whos the first and where is he ?
Mark Z U C C if I was the worlds second shortest I’ll go and murder the first so even if I spend the rest of my life in jail I’ll have the title 😂😂😂
🤢👊👊👊👊
This video brought back great memories of two great friends. Dwarf twins, RIP Harry and Philip L. I will never forget you!
What amazing documentary work. I love the way the human spirits are captured by the artists who make these. I am obsessed now. So thanks!
Ping pong attitude when the nurse took his cigarette away 😂
no wonder smoking 30 cigs a day when your weight is 8 kilo
Del sad, hope hope his family was still able to escape poverty... 😞
They say smoking stunts your growth.
😂😂
Ping ping
Michael lives round the corner from me always see him and his son about
donmitchful lie
Cap
❤ That is lovely . I wish could say hi to him and his sweet family😊
this was a great episode. I usually enjoy them but this one was better than most. thank you for all the fine work! good luck to all those featured ♡
Relationship goals for sure, having someone love you no matter what you look like. I need that.
I can’t imagine how physically tiring it would be to be such a small size, it’s amazing how they push through and can show us how they adapt to life.
They were fantastic and full of confidence
That's the only way they know how
💎
Imagine being small and being gifted a tub of Ben & Jerry's ice cream or a box of Krispy Kreme donuts or a box of Cinnabon. Let that sink in.....glorious : )
Ping pings attitude kills me 😫😂
Kate Krehel yes, and life span was probably shortened due to smoking cigarettes so much every day.
Carmen'Jessie dfer Killed him aswell
ryandontlikeyou LMFAOOO
Yeah me too . He's like " F it give me a cigarette these people are getting on my nerves" 😂😂😂
that you have a respect
I like the way the cat is right there eating with Ping Ping & his family.
Meh I don't think it's sad that ping pings parents want to "show him off" to the world for better food and housing. They seem to treat him well and maybe they just see that he is really special and deserves more? that's not wrong innit? Ping ping even said that "maybe i can ride a plane". Like it's a BIG LEAP for him and him seeing the world. Who doesn't want to see the world?
Im so happy to see that many little people like Joseph & Tanya has found happiness & a family to share their lives with
Ping Ping was least bothered about the award . All he wanted was to smoke. He was pointing towards a pack in the middle of an event. 😂😂😂 craving at its heights
Then he used the award as a shield to make them go away. "Oh ffs, can't even smoke in peace"
Big respect for these people for just carrying on with life
Love the relationship Mike has with his son! Precious 💕
I love the connection between Tanya and Marty. She’s very funny too.
Ping Ping died in 2010 but he did get to see the world. He died in Rome.
Not surprised.. the way he smoked he had to be 90% tar and chemicals
Oh wow 😪
How
That thing died in 2010 how sad to hear that..⚰️
YUNG LOS NORTHERN CALI it’s not a thing it’s a human being
It is amazing how these little people cope with everyday life! They might be shorter in stature, but they have the will and determination of giant proportions, admirable!
You deserve all the love in the world... When she say she dont deserve her husband, that he deserve someone better, this said alot.... It has a lot of meaning
Sad that he has to climb all over a public toilet. 🤢
And gross. Don't forget gross.
Dallas Dustin Dang calm down. You're being extremely rude to her.
No point getting angry at people on youtube when you could be out condrubating some of that time and energy toward making the world a better place.
John Dee your absolutely right
Ikr
Oh my god. That tampon joke. I'm dead. 😂
" WE ARE ALL THE SAME SIZE LYING DOWN"... LMAO 😂😂 😂😂 😂😂 😂😂 😂💯
What does that mean?? I am confusion
They are such lovely people with all their health issues. They all have such big hearts and love. Such kindness can take you to great levels in life. I enjoy watching video. So happy for Tonya.
Ollie seems to have more confidence, charisma and self-belief than many guys/men of normal height
bro got that gelled hair
Pingping is a real G
He died.
I Love Him Especially When He Was Wearing Those Shades Holding A Cigarette
bendik alstad let me find out Ping a pimp..
This is about the greatest documentary I see in the very recent times. Thanks in millions for this
I’ve never really been attracted to little people like I can admit when they are good looking
But Ollie the runner was very handsome and his personality was 😍
Ik i noticed that too he was very handsome lol
I’d go in for the Iranian chick honestly😅
Im 6' tall and i always been attractive to small people. The Iranian girl is beautiful 😍
Lol, I was thinking the same thing. He's a good looking guy!
I was so touch with the father n son bonding so unconditional love
Years ago I managed a kiosk in the middle of our local mall. I'm 4'6" and more times than I can count, a mom would be walking by with her child and the child would be saying, "Mommy, Mommy! Look at the little lady!" And the mom is dying, telling the child to be quiet. I would quietly die of laughter. I love kids for their honesty and I wish I had had the opportunity to talk to those kids.
I'm the same hit to
I have a condition that causes me to use a wheelchair. I have a few injuries every day so I'm in a constant state of injury. Mostly I get dislocations. I can usually walk a little but it's painful and agitates my injuries which Is why I need my chair to get around.
I was on a bus once when a little girl pointed me out to her Mum. The Mum kept trying to keep her quiet but the girl kept asking her questions. The Mum looked mortified.
I told the little girl why I use a wheelchair and her family joined in the conversation.
Just before I got off of the bus, I told the Mum that curiosity is fine.
As I'm heading out of the door, she said something that made me respond with 'well I can actually walk anyway'. The entire family's faces went into shock. The doors closed and I just had to leave it at that :')
I am not so high from you and feel little.
I'm around 4'8" and I don't think I'll be growing much more, but I hope I'll be able to, at least a little bit.
Donna knight Some people have tough skin and understand kids don't think like adults do. But others dont. I always feel bad for people when kids point out their defects loudly to a point where everyone heard it. Just the sheer awkwardness and discomfort they feel in that moment could effect them mentally
The swimmer and runner need to get together....HELLLLLLOOOO
I was feeling the same way
I'd totally be down to get with the runner he is handsome and so sweet
Thank you omfg
@@joannmeeker8744 right!? He is handsome and seems very genuine
Very insightful video. All the small people and their thoughts were lovley. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your struggles your glories and your life. I wish happiness to all❤️❤️❤️
"not everything about me is small" IM DEADDDD😂😂😂😂😂
Imagine being the size of a housecat. That's madness.
Hahahhahhaa im dead
Alexandria Cross
We were all once that size but I certainly don’t remember it
The cat becomes a tiger.
Mike and Joyce’s story was beautiful. Joseph is so adorable with his dad.
How sweet are the father and son together. So much love 😍😍😍
I want them all to have a mini town where all of their houses and stuffs are made specially for them 😊
There are places like that in California
That'd be so cute
Why? Most of them don't want that they just wanted to be treated normal not like there special
That exists already xD
Dope
Excellent documentary. I was particularly interested in this as a young child & teenager I was living with my aunt & uncle with my little sister. Across from their home was a married couple who were small people. They had their entire interior of their home built & designed for their stature. It was fantastic & so utilitary and attractive at the same time. They were so fortunate to own & enjoy their home.
I, too, met a little couple in Florida just 2 blocks from my best friend. They had their house built just for their size. It was so wonderful! I pass that house every few years and wonder if they are still there.
What a wonderful documentary.
Despite the obvious pain & limitations that comes with being short statured... these individuals have grabbed life with both hands.
G'day from Smithfield
South Australia 🦘
Australia 🦘
I really enjoyed watching this and sincerely thank everyone for sharing their life struggles. God bless you and please stay safe, healthy and happy.
With great admiration thank you. I pray that you all find love and happiness. 🤗❤🌹🙏😘❤🌹🦘
I absolutely love Michael what a way to look at life really inspiring
Bethany Maud ikr he's cool af
In middle school there was a girl who was a little person, she was 1 year older than her classmates, she used to hang out with the cool kids and prettiest girls in school and she always had a cool boyfriend. I was taller than all the other girls in my class because I grew really fast, I was super selfconscious and I couldn't get a single date...so I really looked up to her ;-)
Su Ann nah fam you looked down 😂
Princess ashie The magnificent *-OOFT-*
Little people is seen as quite an offensive term.
Courageous! Kudos to you mate. You overcame so much. Wonderful
Such heartwarming stories... Makes one reflect on many things.. Mainly our gratitude
I'm 5'4 and I always complain about my height. But I won't complain again.
MostAmazingTop7 amen
I'm 5'3 and always complain about having short legs. This puts things into perspective. Also the young woman from Iran is so pretty. I'm glad she escaped that repressive culture.
MostAmazingTop7 lol
Tomboy YT my god your gonna be huge when you grow up
I'm over weight. I'm always worried about my size. I shouldn't complain.
I love how they add sound effects like the car horn in the beginning when she is crossing the street in her scooter. Lmaooooo.
Yoooo I thought she was about to get hit!!!!!!
Yeah, 🤣
Awww " Everyone want to reach for the stars. Since the day I was born , I wanted to to reach for something ".
I think they're amazing people. I am only 4 ft 11.5 inches tall and always will be. I have an anger inside me towards everyone and the struggle of being picked on, bullied my whole life, and even r*ped because of my size. Once I was called a "pocket p*ssy" and then "easy to r*pe." There are horrible bullies out there. I have more rage about my body than you know. It makes a person hate themself and hide from the world, hate people. I have become strong because I had to. I have an idea of what it's like being so short, because I always need a step ladder, I have to sit on my lawn mower a certain way to get it to go, and being laughed at because of those too... et cetera. I definitely have respect for these people. They are human beings and deserve their dignity.
I’m just glad all their parents didn’t give up on them and believe that they can still grow up to live a happy life even though they have to suffer with dwarfism.
I'm 5.2, I have nothing that these amazing people achieved, so to me they r even more fabulous fearless courageous people I know, I wish the very best to all of them, Mike you r amazing not only as a human being but the life you made for yourself, I have no children, no one ever wanted the w me, so I have none, now you, look a wonderful wife who loves you an incredible boy who loves you to the end of the world, it tells a lot about your personality how caring and a fighter you are, I wish you so much more 💕
I want a baby.lol im 38 a single father of 2. How r u doin. ?
Oh im 6'3"
I am also a 5.2 .... still single and happy with my own life....
Hahaha
Immeasurable love, true happiness.inspiring
Azzy dont ever lose that smile love it gives you a glow that makes u shine
gosh, ollie is really cute haha..... im not making fun, but wow hes an adorable man.....
Not just kinda
and to think I complain about being 5'8 just shows you to be thankful for what you have
I really love how positive they are. It's amazing
SUCH A BLESSING TO WATCH
Very sweet documentary. I was really touched by the relationship between the comedian and her husband. They truly love each other, so rare to see that these days.
The little person in my high school was just another kid, everyone liked him. He was really strong, he had all kinds of state weightlifting records because he was small and lightweight, but really muscular so he could lift these crazy amounts. He played football, too, he would play if we were far ahead, everyone would cheer like crazy when he ran out.
This was a very great presentation..very funny...real and educational. GOD BLESS the difficulties these special people have to endure. .and they are a VERY ATTRACTIVE COUPLE!
Everyone has right to be treated equally doesn’t matter what is their height weight or colour is.
That make sense ofcourse