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A woman shared how her husband got personally attacked by 23andMe emails
The world wouldn’t be the same without our short kings. But in one TikTok, “Squid Game: The Challenge” season 2 contestant Britt Christensen shared how her short king husband was being “bullied” by none other than 23andMe.
For those unaware, 23andMe is a genetic testing company. It analyzes results to give people an insight into their health, heritage, and other traits.
However, for Christensen’s husband, the results were an unwelcome surprise.
She began her TikTok, which has amassed 129,700 views, by saying, “This is a story about how 23andme broke my husband.”
What Did 23andMe Do To Her Husband?
Describing her husband as a “short king,” Christensen explained that he was 5’8. She went on to share how they tried 23andMe and found out some “interesting stuff.” But then, her husband started receiving emails.
The first email he received said he had more Neanderthal DNA than 70% of the world. However, the chaos didn’t stop there. The following week, he despaired that 23andMe was “bullying [him] again.”
This time around, he received an email that said he was matched with the first Viking who has dwarfism.
“And my husband’s 5’8 so you know its been fun,” Christensen concluded wryly.
BroBible reached out to the TikToker and 23andMe via email.
He’s Not The Only 23andMe Victim
Some commenters shared their own 23andMe stories.
“My aunt did the 23andMe and they keep finding secret families that her dad made,” one wrote. “The guy had one in every town.”
“I learned that my family line really did not believe in migration at all,” a second quipped.
While a third added, “I had 87% more Neanderthal than other customers and it said I’m a direct descendant of James Madison, 4th President of the USA on my dad’s side. When I clicked on that it said, ‘Fun fact: James Madison is the shortest U.S. president at only 5’4.’ My dad is also a short king, at only 5’6.”
Others debated over whether 5’8 can be considered short. “I mean, I’m a female and I’m 5’9 but I still wouldn’t say a guy who is 5’8 is short lol,” a fourth remarked.
While a fifth said, “Hey guys, 5’8 is kinda short lol and not compared to 6’9 folks either, just short by most standards.”
Elsewhere, a sixth commented, “The dudes defending 5’8 as not short got me rolling.”
What Are The Pros And Cons Of 23andMe?
In a Forbes article, one writer shared the pros and cons of using 23andMe.
A positive of using 23andMe is that, according to the company, your data isn’t shared with certain bodies without your consent. These include your employer, public databases, insurance companies and third-party marketers. According to genetic counselor Alexandra G. Lucy, who was approached for the article, health-focused tests can be helpful for two reasons. Namely, they can help people understand their health and make healthier choices.
However, the article also details some cons of using 23andMe. For one, it notes that the company had a massive data breach in 2023. Consequently, the company has experienced financial issues. Forbes reports that, in turn, it may be an unreliable place to store data. The article also points out that the genetic testing it does for health issues or markers isn’t as robust as that done by professionals. It should also be noted that 23andMe has a smaller customer pool. This means that you’re less likely to find matches than you would if you were to use another similar company. Moreover, Forbes reports that user reviews said the platform was difficult to use, and the results were hard to interpret.
So, while there’s a chance you might be related to a celebrity, 23andMe has its fair share of pros and cons. Short kings, especially, should tread very carefully.