Heidelbergs are "Giants" in the sense that they are far taller than other fossil humans
Not entirely true. While I dislke using Wiki (I prefer using the primary sources) it gives an average height of 5'10" for
Homo erectus, an average height of 6' for
Homo ergaster, and for
Homo antecessor a range of 5'6"-6'. So while they are taller than
Homo habilis and
Homo neanderthalensis (whose short limbs and large core were likely an adaptation to a cold climate) their height is not unusual in relation to their closer relatives.
Just a monkey in a long line of kings.
If "elitist" just means "not the dumbest motherfucker in the room", I'll be an elitist!
*not an actual doctor