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Recently, many Internet forums have hosted an array of discussions and debates regarding the Brad Pitt height controversy. These Internet discussions seem to be enamored with the actual height of movie superstar Brad Pitt. Although many people accept the Brad Pitt height is between 5′ 10″ and 6′ 0″, several forums continue to devote entire threads to the debate on the true height of Brad Pitt.

It is apparent that some people are quite fervent about their stance on their Hollywood idol. The slinging of harsh words and criticism is evidently directed toward those that would attempt to disparage the name of Brad Pitt.

In order to resolve the Brad Pitt height mystery, some people have resorted to testing “scientific theories” to prove their point. In one case, a poster shows photographs and claims the relative comparison of Brad next to several co-stars proves he is 5′ 11″ tall. Another person asserts they met Brad in person and they can tell he is not 5′ 10″ as they ‘eyeballed’ his height at least 6′.

This stirring dispute seems to have more practical use as fodder for the tabloids than it does for serious debate. It may be that Brad’s fanatical followers do not want him classified as an average height person, especially since according to United States Health statistics, the average American white male is 177 cm tall, which is 69.7 inches, or 5′ 9.7″ tall. That statistic would place Brad Pitt height in the average.

Aside from all the banter back and forth, there may be a plausible explanation to the Brad Pitt height debate. While shooting the movie, Troy, In late 2004, Brad Pitt damaged his Achilles tendon.. According to news reports the injury forced a three-month delay in shooting the final scenes of the film while he healed. It is rumored that after the accidental injury, Brad Pitt began wearing therapeutic shoes to protect his Achilles tendon from future damage. The ‘corrective shoes’ may include lifts that make him look as much as 2″ taller.

A further comprehensible fact regarding the Brad Pitt height deviations could be related to his perfect posture. There are many claims that his posture is so perfect as compared to others who slouch, that Brad appears taller, even when side-by-side with people of the same height.

Though this reasoning may potentially help explain the Brad Pitt height debate, the only true source and real answer could be found through Brad himself. In the early 1990′s Brad listed his own height at 5′ 11″ in a teen magazine profile, and later a popular Internet movie database at 5′ 10 3/4″. Nevertheless his correct measurement will undoubtedly continue to be the subject of discourse among fans and therefore perpetuate the continued Brad Pitt height debate.