I’m popular..are you?

THE TEENAGE GUIDE TO POPULARITY

John introduced me to this song by Nada Surf, so I posted the lyrics to remind us all of how some of us were lame back then in highschool that we’d kill to be popular. I just watched an episode of One Tree Hill wherein a student, Jimmy Edwards, pulled a Columbine-Highschool-massacre move in an attempt for people to hear him out and for people to notice him. It’s pathetic, I know, but this is highschool in the States. It’s a reality. I’m just relieved that this rotten system is not so popular in our highschools.

Popular by Nada Surf

 Three important rules for breaking up
Don’t put off breaking up when you know you want to
Prolonging the situation only makes it worse
Tell him honestly, simply, kindly, but firmly
Don’t make a big production
Don’t make up an elaborate story
This will help you avoid a big tear jerking scene
If you wanna date other people, say so
Be prepared for the boy to feel hurt and rejected
Even if you’ve gone together for only a short time,
And haven’t been too serious,
There’s still a feeling of rejection
When someone says she prefers the company of others
To your exclusive company,
But if you’re honest, and direct,
And avoid making a flowery emotional speech when you break the news,
The boy will respect you for your frankness,
And honestly he’ll appreciate the kind of straight forward manner
In which you told him your decision
Unless he’s a real jerk or a cry baby–you’ll remain friends

I’m head of the class (I’m popular)
I’m a quarter back (I’m popular)
My mom says I’m a catch (I’m popular)
I’m never last picked
I got a cheerleader chick

Being attractive is the most important thing there is
If you wanna catch the biggest fish in your pond
You have to be as attractive as possible
Make sure to keep your hair spotless and clean
Wash it at least every two weeks
Once every two weeks
And if you see Jonny football hero in the hall
Tell him he played a great game
Tell him you like his article in the newspaper

I’m the party star (I’m popular)
I’ve got my own car (I’m popular)
I’ll never get caught (I’m popular)
I make football bets
I’m the teacher’s pet

I propose we support a one month limit on going steady
I think it will keep people more able to deal with weird situations
And get to know more people
I think if you’re ready to go out with Jonny
Now’s the time to tell him about your one month limit
He won’t mind he’ll appreciate your fresh look on dating
And once you’ve dated someone else you can date him again
I’m sure he’ll like it
Everyone will appreciate it
You’re so novel, what a good idea
You can keep your time to your self
You don’t need date insurance
You can go out with whoever you want to
Every boy, every boy, in the whole world could be yours
If you’ll just listen to my plan
THE TEENAGE GUIDE TO POPULARITY

I’m head of the class (I’m popular)
I’m a quarter back (I’m popular)
My mom says I’m a catch (I’m popular)
I’m never last picked
I got a cheerleader chick

I’m the party star (I’m popular)
I’ve got my own car (I’m popular)
I’ll never get caught (I’m popular)
I make football bets
I’m the teacher’s pet

I’ll be posting the song so you could hear it here but I have to figure out first how to do that. Till then, I’m gonna enjoy being popular. *wink*