Missed popularity

I was lying awake last night at about 5:30am (don’t ask why, I don’t know) and this thought came to my head.

I don’t understand people obsessed with popularity.

I’m not talking about people who want to be liked. I can’t, I’m one of them. And I’m pretty sure that most people do want to be liked in some small way.

I’m talking about people who are obsessed with being popular just to say they are popular.

You know the types. They have to have the most followers on Twitter, the most friends on Facebook, the most notes left on OD entries.

They enter every election and competition they can just to prove how popular they really are.

Yeah. Them.

And I just don’t get it. I really don’t. Maybe it is because I can be a bit of a loner, but my position is that if you like me, you like me. If you hate me, that’s fine too. If you’re indifferent towards me then meh.

The whole popularity thing seems to me to be a bit shallow. Yeah, you may have more phone numbers stored on your mobile than me, but how many of those people would honestly drop everything and come to meet you cos you’re feeling a bit down?

You may have hundereds of Facebook friends, but how many do you actually know? And how many of them wouldn’t be able to bail you out cos they’re in the next cell hoping to be released in time for watching the match down the pub.

I can honestly say that my friends like and respect me for me. Not for the person I became to get them to like me so that I could be just that wee bit more popular.

Will


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October 21, 2009

I can understand why people want popularity. I just don’t relate to it. Here are some of the reasons. Power, validation the sense that they do have people who will be there for them, because of the proof of the quantity of people on their facebook, myspace etc. And some people are comfortable with being extroverted. They have the flock mentality.

October 21, 2009

I can understand why people want popularity. I just don’t relate to it. Here are some of the reasons. Power, validation the sense that they do have people who will be there for them, because of the proof of the quantity of people on their facebook, myspace etc. And some people are comfortable with being extroverted. They have the flock mentality.

October 21, 2009

I can understand why people want popularity. I just don’t relate to it. Here are some of the reasons. Power, validation the sense that they do have people who will be there for them, because of the proof of the quantity of people on their facebook, myspace etc. And some people are comfortable with being extroverted. They have the flock mentality.

this would be why i mass deleted about 85% of my ‘friends’ on facebook the other day. It was very cleansing.

this would be why i mass deleted about 85% of my ‘friends’ on facebook the other day. It was very cleansing.

this would be why i mass deleted about 85% of my ‘friends’ on facebook the other day. It was very cleansing.

October 21, 2009

I completely agree. I want my immediate family and two or three close friends to like me, but really I’d rather the rest of the world was indifferent toward me.

October 21, 2009

I completely agree. I want my immediate family and two or three close friends to like me, but really I’d rather the rest of the world was indifferent toward me.

October 21, 2009

I completely agree. I want my immediate family and two or three close friends to like me, but really I’d rather the rest of the world was indifferent toward me.

October 21, 2009

I think popularity obsession is often a symptom of low self-esteem. At least that seems to be the case with the ones I’ve met. These are people who either don’t know themselves or don’t like themselves, and need the constant attention of others to feel better about themselves. I helps them feel validated. They need someone telling that they’re worthwhile at all times.

October 21, 2009

I think popularity obsession is often a symptom of low self-esteem. At least that seems to be the case with the ones I’ve met. These are people who either don’t know themselves or don’t like themselves, and need the constant attention of others to feel better about themselves. I helps them feel validated. They need someone telling that they’re worthwhile at all times.

October 21, 2009

I think popularity obsession is often a symptom of low self-esteem. At least that seems to be the case with the ones I’ve met. These are people who either don’t know themselves or don’t like themselves, and need the constant attention of others to feel better about themselves. I helps them feel validated. They need someone telling that they’re worthwhile at all times.

October 21, 2009

It may sound whiny or weak-minded, but oftentimes they can’t help it. It takes experience to develop strength of character, and not everyone gets it. Deep down, these people would usually trade all their superficial friendships if they could just find one person they shared a deep connection with. At least that seems to be true of the people I know who are like that.

October 21, 2009

It may sound whiny or weak-minded, but oftentimes they can’t help it. It takes experience to develop strength of character, and not everyone gets it. Deep down, these people would usually trade all their superficial friendships if they could just find one person they shared a deep connection with. At least that seems to be true of the people I know who are like that.

October 21, 2009

It may sound whiny or weak-minded, but oftentimes they can’t help it. It takes experience to develop strength of character, and not everyone gets it. Deep down, these people would usually trade all their superficial friendships if they could just find one person they shared a deep connection with. At least that seems to be true of the people I know who are like that.

October 21, 2009

Personally, I think you can have self-knowledge and a high self esteem and still want your parties to be full of people. I’d consider myself fairly popular, and I’m always after new friends (because it opens me up to new experiences) but my true friends are the ones who have proven themselves to be there for me.

October 21, 2009

Personally, I think you can have self-knowledge and a high self esteem and still want your parties to be full of people. I’d consider myself fairly popular, and I’m always after new friends (because it opens me up to new experiences) but my true friends are the ones who have proven themselves to be there for me.

October 21, 2009

Personally, I think you can have self-knowledge and a high self esteem and still want your parties to be full of people. I’d consider myself fairly popular, and I’m always after new friends (because it opens me up to new experiences) but my true friends are the ones who have proven themselves to be there for me.

October 21, 2009

I know just what you mean, the sort of scumbag who starts a group called ‘THEY ARE SHUTTING DOWN FACEBOOK!!!!!!!!!!! JOIN THIS GROUP TO SAVE IT AND SET THE GUINESS WORLD RECORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’ just so they can have lots of members and feel popular. It’s whatever floats your boat though I guess.

October 21, 2009

I know just what you mean, the sort of scumbag who starts a group called ‘THEY ARE SHUTTING DOWN FACEBOOK!!!!!!!!!!! JOIN THIS GROUP TO SAVE IT AND SET THE GUINESS WORLD RECORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’ just so they can have lots of members and feel popular. It’s whatever floats your boat though I guess.

October 21, 2009

I know just what you mean, the sort of scumbag who starts a group called ‘THEY ARE SHUTTING DOWN FACEBOOK!!!!!!!!!!! JOIN THIS GROUP TO SAVE IT AND SET THE GUINESS WORLD RECORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’ just so they can have lots of members and feel popular. It’s whatever floats your boat though I guess.

October 22, 2009

I have a theory about this relating to technology – it’s the theory of “Unless someone else validates it, it’s not true”. They actually perceive themselves to be nanocelebs who people are interested in their lives… Oh look it’s a photo of me, and I’m thinking this, and doing that… Talk to me people, I NEED TO FEEL WORTHY!!!! (I’m not one of them!)

October 22, 2009

I have a theory about this relating to technology – it’s the theory of “Unless someone else validates it, it’s not true”. They actually perceive themselves to be nanocelebs who people are interested in their lives… Oh look it’s a photo of me, and I’m thinking this, and doing that… Talk to me people, I NEED TO FEEL WORTHY!!!! (I’m not one of them!)

October 22, 2009

I have a theory about this relating to technology – it’s the theory of “Unless someone else validates it, it’s not true”. They actually perceive themselves to be nanocelebs who people are interested in their lives… Oh look it’s a photo of me, and I’m thinking this, and doing that… Talk to me people, I NEED TO FEEL WORTHY!!!! (I’m not one of them!)

October 22, 2009

I agree with [CookieBurglar], but I think it goes the other way as well. You have the people with low self-esteem who surround themselves with a lot of people on superficial levels. Sure. But you also have people who have been spoiled their entire lives and were born believing that they are a gift to the world, that anyone would be LUCKY to know them, and who treat all of their “friends” like shit. I don’t think those kinds of people are capable of having a more meaningful connection with someone. They’re the ones you mentioned AND the ones who have to have the biggest and grandest events (weddings, for example) because they’re just so popular. The ones who are getting married to see how many people they can pack into a church rather than because they actually love someone. I always think, wow… Look at how many people showed up who don’t even really like you or know you at all. Yep.

October 22, 2009

I agree with [CookieBurglar], but I think it goes the other way as well. You have the people with low self-esteem who surround themselves with a lot of people on superficial levels. Sure. But you also have people who have been spoiled their entire lives and were born believing that they are a gift to the world, that anyone would be LUCKY to know them, and who treat all of their “friends” like shit. I don’t think those kinds of people are capable of having a more meaningful connection with someone. They’re the ones you mentioned AND the ones who have to have the biggest and grandest events (weddings, for example) because they’re just so popular. The ones who are getting married to see how many people they can pack into a church rather than because they actually love someone. I always think, wow… Look at how many people showed up who don’t even really like you or know you at all. Yep.

October 22, 2009

I agree with [CookieBurglar], but I think it goes the other way as well. You have the people with low self-esteem who surround themselves with a lot of people on superficial levels. Sure. But you also have people who have been spoiled their entire lives and were born believing that they are a gift to the world, that anyone would be LUCKY to know them, and who treat all of their “friends” like shit. I don’t think those kinds of people are capable of having a more meaningful connection with someone. They’re the ones you mentioned AND the ones who have to have the biggest and grandest events (weddings, for example) because they’re just so popular. The ones who are getting married to see how many people they can pack into a church rather than because they actually love someone. I always think, wow… Look at how many people showed up who don’t even really like you or know you at all. Yep.

October 22, 2009

Sometimes Opendiary feels like one big popularity contest. I really feel like I’m back in High School sometimes. It makes me feel sad.

October 22, 2009

Sometimes Opendiary feels like one big popularity contest. I really feel like I’m back in High School sometimes. It makes me feel sad.

October 22, 2009

Sometimes Opendiary feels like one big popularity contest. I really feel like I’m back in High School sometimes. It makes me feel sad.

October 23, 2009

I can understand these people easily – they have low self esteem and little confidence in themselves. So they look at numbers for validation. Having 400 “friends” somehow reassures you that yes you are worthy, yes you are great. Can’t beat the real thing though.

October 23, 2009

I can understand these people easily – they have low self esteem and little confidence in themselves. So they look at numbers for validation. Having 400 “friends” somehow reassures you that yes you are worthy, yes you are great. Can’t beat the real thing though.

October 23, 2009

I can understand these people easily – they have low self esteem and little confidence in themselves. So they look at numbers for validation. Having 400 “friends” somehow reassures you that yes you are worthy, yes you are great. Can’t beat the real thing though.

October 23, 2009

One of my old best friends turned out to be like that, and that was always my comfort – she may be more “popular” but none of those people are real friends. What does it matter if you’re in the spotlight if you’re alone at the end of the night?

October 23, 2009

One of my old best friends turned out to be like that, and that was always my comfort – she may be more “popular” but none of those people are real friends. What does it matter if you’re in the spotlight if you’re alone at the end of the night?

October 23, 2009

One of my old best friends turned out to be like that, and that was always my comfort – she may be more “popular” but none of those people are real friends. What does it matter if you’re in the spotlight if you’re alone at the end of the night?