There is this common stereotype seen here http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Av0FrgAYwxeCUt0ZhkgEhBkjzKIX?qid=1006052216618 that when popular kids get older, they somehow become fat, less succesful, and less well liked. Well, I am almost at my 10 year high school reuinion and it has become obvious this is untrue. The people who were popular 10 years ago all have good jobs, are almost all married or engaged, and are all pretty happy. The unpopular kids are still lacking in confidence, shy, insecure, and a few are on anti-depressants. I knew kids from both sides of the fence in high school fairly well since I was "in the middle" basically.
So, do peple just *want* to believe that the popular kids lose in the end? Or, is my high school just unique? It is proven that good looks, confidence, and charisma (which makes people popular) also helps with career success... so why would popular kids suddenly do worse after HS? (PS. Drug addicts are another story... )
2006-12-27 19:10:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Just because someone was popular in high school doesn't mean they are destined for failure later on in life, it depends on their attitude. If they were the really bitching / assholish people, they probably ran into trouble in the real world because everything doesn't revolve around them like it did in high school. People who were popluar for being friendly will most likely do just fine. There was a group of guys in my class who were always so rude and thought they were so cool, and now ring-leader of that group still lives at home with his parents, has no job, no girlfriend, and drinks himself stupid every night with with kids that are still in high school. That is a perfect example of some people only being "cool" in high school, but such a loser in real life.
2006-12-27 19:18:28 · answer #1 · answered by Lis B 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The one's that were popular and had a high self esteem went on and were successful (to a certain degree)
Those lacking in confidence fell behind and did not have good prospects.
2006-12-28 03:17:04 · answer #2 · answered by revoltix 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Everyone gets their moments in the sun. Some early in life, and some later in life. Simple as that.
2006-12-28 03:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
they get influenced to things that they think will make them look cool and end up in the ended messed up from there decisions
2006-12-28 03:36:48 · answer #4 · answered by Sexy-C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Losers want to put other people down to make themselves look bigger.
2006-12-28 03:20:10 · answer #5 · answered by bestbet77 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i was unpopular im fat and old. most popular kids stay that way.
2006-12-28 03:12:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋