Well, maybe not everyone knows who Meg and Connie are, so let me explain. They are both characters from a cartoon known as “Family Guy” and I thought that since today’s post is about popularity, they would be a good fit.
Meg Griffin – Meg is an unattractive teenage drama queen, because of this and her shameful family, she is very self-conscious and is also very unpopular.
Connie D’Amico – The most popular girl in school. Often seems conceited. She hates Meg and often teases her with her friends.
So which of these are you? Or should I ask which of these would you rather be? Meg or Connie?
If you have it! the correct answer is None!
Nobody wants to be an outcast or a loner, and nobody wants to be a conceited jerk either. The most popular kids who are idiots don’t really have friends, they all talk behind their backs and smile on their faces. This is not the kind of life you want. Likewise, most of the self-aware drama queens don’t have friends either. The only difference between the two is that everyone pretends they like popular idiots, but no one pretends they like losers. (Unless they are playing a joke)
So the key here is to find the balance between the two so that you can make lots of friends and also stay true to yourself and your values. So here are some tips on how to be more popular! But before we do, let’s take a look at some caveats:
Warnings
* Don’t make a mountain out of a mole! Popularity is not always important and pursuing it at the expense of other things (like your values, morals, etc.) is not worth it! You will only hate yourself at the end of the day.
* Don’t abandon your old friends in the process of becoming popular just because they are unpopular. Those kinds of friends are true friends who will never fuck you up and have never asked you for anything more than to be who you are, so don’t do it!
* Destructive things like drugs and alcohol can increase the popularity of HS, but they will scar you for life. Don’t mess with them, they’re not worth it.
* Don’t be a people pleaser! You may be popular with one group while another group hates you. Stay true to who you are and never do or say things that you don’t believe just to please others. People who please people are really obvious and end up with no friends and a ton of gossip.
* Realize that high school is not the end of everything, it is five short years of your life. (Or 4 depending on your country) If being popular won’t make you happy, forget it, life is too short to be unhappy.
Okay, now that we’ve got you out of the way, let’s take a look at the top 6 ways to get more popular!
6. Have an affirmative attitude. Nobody wants to talk to a loner or someone shy. Talk about something – music, movies, classes, sports, whatever – and don’t change your position on something just because they don’t agree with you.
5. Choose wisely. Make the right friends and don’t do things just because everyone else is doing them. Remember your values and stick to them. If everyone else is using drugs and having sex, don’t follow them. In this case, it is better to be unpopular than popular.
4. Be cool, be clean. Don’t complain if everyone makes fun of you and avoids you because you suck. PPL will make fun of you if you suck. So you don’t suck. Take a personal hygiene class or do some googling if you don’t know how, but for the love of all things good, it doesn’t suck. Also, if you have a lot of pimples, forget about face creams, they are a waste of money (unless your doctor tells you to use them) 9 out of 10 pimples are caused by what you eat, so eat less junk food and drink tons of water.
3. Be in style. Let’s face it, if you dress like Grandma, chances are no one wants to be with you. Believe me, I think it’s sad that people are so materialistic, but the fact is that it is. So stay fashionable, but at the same time remember that you have to be comfortable or else it will look really fake.
2. Join an after school club. Pick a subject that you are or would like to participate in and join an after school club such as theater, art, music, yearbook, computer, etc. This is a great way to make friends and get known.
1. Play a sport. This is always a great way to gain confidence and make friends. Each school has its selection of sports, so be sure to jump on it. This is a great way to make lots of friends and stay physically fit. Remember that if you are too skinny, soccer may not be your best option right away. Join another sport that is better suited to your abilities, and as you get in shape, you can find others to join.
Alright guys, there you have it! And always remember, it is better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not.
Laterz!