I would still rather be tall though than short lol.
There are many benefits to being tall that exist outside of an airplane. I think generally speaking that seats in economy class are designed for people who are "average height' which for men is something like 5 foot 8. So for us fellas that are 6 feet or more, there isn't any way for us to be comfortable in economy. I'll normally ask for an exit row if I am back there in steerage, which is most of the time.
I will definitely be looking out for these pay to use lounges though. Especially if you are a drinker - and i am when I travel although I don't like doing it on the plane because of the need to go to bathrooms - the lounge cost can quickly be absorbed by the cost of drinks which as everyone knows are drastically overpriced in airports.