<p>I wasn’t referring to mean girls popularity. Popularity at our school means being well known and liked. It’s not one dimensional. The starting qb is third in his class. Last years prom queen was a sal. Popularity here is obtained by being friendly, funny, talented (or in rare cases attractive.)</p>
<p>And yes at least here the popular people are happier. And studies have proven that people who were popular in high school enjoy more successful careers as adults. I think a lot of people on cc are simply bitter about their own popularity.</p>