I can't believe I forgot about seeing this guy. His name is Dalip Singh. He was in the remake of "The Longest Yard"; WWE Smackdown; and various other roles. You can read about him HERE.
Jane and I were in a restaurant the other night and he walked in with two other bodybuilders. Believe me, this picture doesn't do him justice. He had to duck WAY DOWN to get in the door. I have never seen anyone this big in my life. According the someone who asked him, he says he now stands 7'4". And he is BIG ALL OVER. His hands were like the size of our kitchen table! And what's wierd is, for a big guy, he is proportioned well - not like Andre the Giant, or even Shaq.
The thing I kept thinking though, as I kept trying to sneak peaks at him... I bet it's a real drag looking like this. I mean, I felt sorry for him. He created such a stir in this place, and I bet he does everywhere he goes. I wonder if he feels like a freak? He was really low-key and humble looking; like he just wanted to eat a meal like everyone else, and almost like he was embarrassed. I felt bad everytime I looked over at him. But gosh... he was huge.
So, do you suppose anyone ever really "listens" to him? I mean, is he ever treated as a "human being"? I imagine he has hopes and dreams and fears and worries like anyone else. I hope he has true friends too. Today I want to pray for Dalip to be surrounded by good friends. People that care about him as a person, not just an oddity. And I hope you will be too.
Peace. Revolution.
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