YKNOW. I feel like under most circumstances youâd never guess- or youâd maybe know but just as easily forget or just not think about it- that Doc and Biff are nearly the same height. Biffâs got like, two inches on the guy, but you never really see them stand terribly close to each other all that often. Well, other than Buford [same actor], but listen, this was a kneejerk thought and Iâm following it and youâre all coming with me <3 I think itâs interesting [and also kinda funny] to think of the consistent ruler between these two guys.
Because itâs- itâs something brought up a lot Individually between these two sets, but not really at the same time. That when Marty is around Biff- typically the young one or even Griff, but the same applies as theyâre the same height on account of being the same actor ofc but shh- the running gag is literally Biff/Griff standing up tall and absolutely dwarfing Marty.
Itâs threatening! Itâs supposed to be! And itâs not something Marty thinks about until confronted with it [considering he gets that look on his face.. every time. Love you, little man]. And you know what else Marty doesnât think about- and also doesnât get confronted about or perhaps he would take note?
The other over six foot person in his life who does like. Literally the exact opposite. Heâs constantly lowering himself to Martyâs level.
And THEN I wondered about if this was something Doc did normally, or if it was something that being around Marty just Teaches Him To Do. DOES he stand straight? HE DOES HE LITERALLY DOES. Right mid âfuture boyâ distrust he not only doesnât crouch but he LEANS he towers over him just a little extra.
Not out of intimidation or anything, but he absolutely does. [Still hunched, but judging by the framing out of universe it was a requirement, in universe I just do Not think Doc has good posture kadsljfa. The leaning over him is still very present.] And then of course, you have to wonder. How quickly did Doc transition into this habit.
Heâs at his full height, and then not seconds later, heâs just gone and instinctively hunched to look Marty in the eye. Weâve breached into not even a day of this and as soon as Docâs clocked Marty as a buddy there he goes.
And I know, maybe youâre like, well Sparx, this has just been 55 Doc so far. And 55 Doc is demonstrably a little awkward about having this new fantastic little buddy, maybe in his head heâs just being overly polite and- THINK AGAIN.
1985 Doc as well :) You canât see his legs here but you know. We all know. Doc is Not the same height as Marty and Jennifer. In my head the crouch here looks so funny.
Not looking at Marty? Standing full height just fine. Looking at Marty?
Lowering himself is Mandatory.
And it just KEEPS HAPPENING. The above bit from the school, in the house- in three when Docâs getting Marty set to go to 1885.
âHe was gesturing at his shoes and just stayed thereâ THINK AGAIN BECAUSE HEâS STILL DOING IT TO TALK TO HIM NOT THIRTY SECONDS LATER
AND THEN I THINK THE BEST ONE IN THREE LIKE. This bit always gets me because itâs one of the most intense crouches we get out of Doc and itâs because heâs standing on a platform higher than Marty is but heâs still like, âah, yes, mustnât be too towering over my very small best friend. Luckily I have the solution.â
Itâs interesting! As a comparison observation! But also incredibly funny to me <3 Marty you are completely unaware you are being âhow to talk to a short personâed every day of your life I love you so much.
