dwarf vs. midget

Hi, Jake. I hope I can help you here without offending anyone. Generally, "midget" refers to a person who is very short, but normally proportioned. "Dwarf" refers to a person with one of several varieties of a specific genetic condition called dwarfism - usually they have very short arms and legs and unusually large heads. Socially, I believe that the word "dwarf" is acceptable because it re

Thanks for the elucidating, khoff. It helps!

Jake

Some might say vertically challenged!

Hi there,

I would like add some technical knowledge on this matter - Dwarfs are often individuals conceived in space. As there is no gravity in space, the individuals conceived in an interstellar environment lack forces to stretch their limbs whilst their heads continue to grow. Hope the above helps with your query.

Hi,

Although there is no gravity in space, I see that there is humour.

Best wishes, Clive

I thought there was an actual difference (height) between the two. So this is not true??

Clive,

If I am standing on the moon and let go of a pencil, will the pencil fall, float away, or stay where it is?

If I let go of a pencil from outside the space shuttle while it is in Earth's orbit, what will happen to it? Will the pencil orbit the Earth forever, travel through space to another planet, or eventually burn up in Earth's atmosphere?

There is gravity in sp

Anon, I see no reason for this post. Clive made a comment in good humor. It was not intended to be dissected as a factual scientific analysis. The factual analysis is, he shares his time unselfishly to help people, and if you all you have to contribute to discussions are snide remarks to the people who help others, then kindly keep your "contributions" to yourself.

I'll leave it to the d

Hi,

Permit me to explain my remark.

A statement was made that Dwarfs are often individuals conceived in space. As there is no gravity in space, the individuals conceived in an interstellar environment lack forces to stretch their limbs whilst their heads continue to grow. I thought that this was meant to be humorous, since I'm not aware of any dwarve

I have a friend who fits your description of "midget" He married a normal sized (5 feet 2 inch.) woman. Any reference to his height would be as unacceptable pointing out any distinguishing characteristic of another person.