Did That Just Happen?

I found out yesterday that I was chosen to be the banner carrier for the law school at the KU commencement ceremony.

So today in class, my professor congratulated me in front of the class, which was kind of her. She then went on to ask how the Banner Carrier was chosen. Someone else said they thought it was faculty-voted. My professor then responded with the following:

"Well I didn't vote. I didn't know about it" And I said with a grin, "But of course you would have voted for me if you did, right?" And then she said - and I quote

"No, maam. I wouldn't have voted for you. I think you are too short. You carry the banner on a big stick, which will go above your head. And I don't think you'll be able to see over the banner."

And I think she was kidding, but Really?

PS - I should put a dislcaimer on here that I really wasn't offended (I kind of like being short) - it was just kind of a strange-funny-akwardish moment in my morning.