does popularity matter...?
823035
Popularity Doesn't Matter.\n\nIf He Likes You He Likes You.
955217
I really don't think it's going to be popular.  As a male, I will forget, I can promise you that.  But then when confronted, we will lie about it in fear that we won't get any.\n\nBad, bad idea.
492947
Because the more you try to be like everyone else, the more you lose your own unique characteristics.  You'll find that the majority of people are often misguided but put up a good front.  Popularity means nothing.  Manage the relationships that you enjoy and leave popularity to the drama queen who'll be working at Taco Bell in 10 years.
604658
It is very broad......\n\nThere is not one singular criteria.\n\nIt is based on peer groups. Have you seen the film "mean girls"......those are popular girls for some but would not be for others if you want to take it on a basic level.\n\nIt has all to do with cliques, likes and dislikes. One person will be popular with some and not to others.\n\nI don't know how old you are but I remember at school , there were always the "popular girls and boys"..looks, the trend-setters (for better of worse), those who were always cracking jokes...\n\nSometimes upon growing older, the same applies......but some people will be more popular than others because of their inner niceness, ability to get on with others, compassion etc. Artificiality will always exist but people mature on the whole.\n\nIt depends on many factors : your environment, your culture, the values you were told to be "good" and worthwile.\n\nMy brain is kind of tired tonight....it is an interesting question but..
387760
i would say what makes a person popular is how they act and being yourself.if u want to be popular you got to treat people with respect. Populartiy isnt if you have money or nice cloths its your personality
1004025
no, but he's kind of popular...
1094741
I don't know about popular, but conversing with myself seems to do the trick for me.\n\nFor others though it seems to be watching someone else live their life.
459300
popularity is overated. do what you want and don't let trying to be popular hold you back. if you let others opinions of you change you  than you'r a major tool, and a tool is one of the lowest social rank.
172897
If you need to be more popular, you can do it by being more like other people.  Please Don't try it because you're not.  So, unfortunately, you need to 'suck it up'.  On the plus side, you will be happier than others when you grow up because you can be yourself and they can't because they don't have a 'self' -- good luck
592232
Not-so-popular! And you know what? In retrospect, I'm glad! I had many great friends in High School, just not the "correct" friends. I wasted so much time worrying about why some jerks didn't like me. And it is so crazy in retrospect because I can't stand those people. Imagine if I'd had to spend a lot more time with them! High school kids need to learn this lesson: there's more to life than being popular. Sometimes things can even work out better for you if you're not.
1100678
I personally think you should settle for what you have all ready. Trying to get more popular might, and will probably end in disaster. \nMost popular girl in school? It won't matter a few years from now. Settle for what you have. Popularity isn't about pretty clothes, money and friends, it's about confidence. And reading your question, you don't seem to have too much confidence in yourself about this situation. Just listen to me now, stay who you are, like who you are. DON'T try to be the most popular girl in school.
255643
There is nothing different about them that is different from you. One thing I realized in college was that I was just as popular as everyone else. I think in middle/high school you spend to much time looking at others rather than paying attention to yourself. Everyone is popular in their own way.
514288
I really wouldn't worry about trying to be popular. I remember thinking that it was really important when i was in HS (4 yrs ago) but now that I'm out i see that often the real world doesn't work like that. Prom kings and queens become fat and bald and the nerds become rich and famous. the best advice i can think of is just to be happy with who you are, be confident, and people will gravitate toward your personality.
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An "I" being famous?  I guess it depends on who the "I" is.  If it is already someone famous, then it should endure.\n\nIf not, it all depends on if they get discovered or have talent.
478309
Truly...you are correct...the Pop in this case meaning popular???? Art has been that way for quite a while now huh...It must be an oxymoron...certainly not an onamotepia I guess unless an artist blew themselves up!!!!!!
638832
For one, I am not one to gossip, \nand u didn't hear this from me.  \nBut I heard that gossip can make u more popular.  For example: in high school someone started a rumor about me - that i was real good in bed.  \nWell, the next thing i know, i got all the good looking guys hitting on me.  \nAnd I had 3 dates for the prom. \nAnd all my friends were jealous. \nYEEHAW for gossip.
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Low self esteem; that's what I see. You think that since you don't have the qualities that other popular girls have, that you aren't noticed by the male gender. So deep down you want what the other girls have - attention. The way to acheive this is, to accept the fact that everyone has his or her assigned talents. May it be good looks, voice, dance, writing, music, singing, or whatever it is. So, you have to find what your best talent is and focus on improving it. But don't do it for attention! Do it, because, it's what you want to do! Then as time goes by your talents will show others who you really are - pay attention to yourself first; everything else will follow, eventually. -peace.