What's wrong with being popular ?

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Posted: 15 years ago
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I know we just had an 18 page discussion about Jai's FB status on popularity vs. pure dancing ! I was involved in too ! But then I started thinking about the basic question of popularity ! I now think that there is nothing wrong with being popular ! Afterall , Amitabh Bachan was not the most handsome looking guy (according to the current standards in the 70s) but janta could connect with him and he became the superstar ! After all it is show biz and these people are trying so hard to win the Junta ka Dil !

Disclaimer: I am not saying that Jeetu did not have any talents. I am his biggest fan ! This question was more philosophical (If you can get over the shock that Baiju is asking a philo whatever question !) and was not based on any one instance !


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Posted: 15 years ago
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LOL honestly, DID actually has shown that people also like contestants because of their talent and not looks. I won't want to start it all over so won't talk about that in detail. But, it's their talent what makes them popular. Jeetumoni was a different case because he was a complete powerhouse package. He has it all- mind blasting dance, looks, X factor, humble personality. So he definitely did become popular. The audience will obviously only like the people who they can connect with. Yes, sometimes looks and things affect the decisions but we can't do anything about that. That is how it is. What I don't understand is that Atul is very popular too. LOL so I don't see where that question comes in. There is nothing wrong with being popular because for the most part, it is pure talent that makes people popular in the audience. I am saying for the most part because I know that sometimes other things affect popularity but it wasn't the case this time. I don't understand why people use "popularity" as the scapegoat instead of just appreciating someone's talent.
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Posted: 15 years ago
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Originally posted by: Priyanka K

LOL honestly, DID actually has shown that people also like contestants because of their talent and not looks. I won't want to start it all over so won't talk about that in detail. But, it's their talent what makes them popular. Jeetumoni was a different case because he was a complete powerhouse package. He has it all- mind blasting dance, looks, X factor, humble personality. So he definitely did become popular. The audience will obviously only like the people who they can connect with. Yes, sometimes looks and things affect the decisions but we can't do anything about that. That is how it is. What I don't understand is that Atul is very popular too. LOL so I don't see where that question comes in. There is nothing wrong with being popular because for the most part, it is pure talent that makes people popular in the audience. I am saying for the most part because I know that sometimes other things affect popularity but it wasn't the case this time. I don't understand why people use "popularity" as the scapegoat instead of just appreciating someone's talent.



I also think that Jeetu was a complete package ! I wish I had a kid like that ! So entertaining ! + superb dancer ! 👏
But my question was more philosophical in nature ! I felt bad when I read Jai's comment then I started to think that popularity is not bad ! People like some performers for something they have ! Right !



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Posted: 15 years ago
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Let me tell you something.......this whole "popular" stuff is a bunch of nonsense......It's another way for people to make excuses as to why their favorite contestant didn't win............how does someone become popular? Through their talent, done.......Some Atul fans were waxing poetics about how cute he is etc. and then the very next sentence they say "jeetu only won because he is cute".......😊 Now tell me how does that make sense? Was Atul not cute? 😕 Makes absolutely no sense......But hey if it helps them cope with defeat, who are we to interfere? 😊

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Posted: 15 years ago
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Originally posted by: ankit_nyc

Let me tell you something.......this whole "popular" stuff is a bunch of nonsense......It's another way for people to make excuses as to why their favorite contestant didn't win............how does someone become popular? Through their talent, done.......Some Atul fans were waxing poetics about how cute he is etc. and then the very next sentence they say "jeetu only won because he is cute".......😊 Now tell me how does that make sense? Was Atul not cute? 😕 Makes absolutely no sense......But hey if it helps them cope with defeat, who are we to interfere? 😊



Ankit!! 😲😲😲

What are you saying??? 😲😲

Popular is the quality of being well-liked or well-known by the 'public at large'. I really didn't expect this from a staunch supporter of 'public at large'.😳

If you believe in public opinion then you should also believe the concept of popularity!! 😳
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Posted: 15 years ago
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Originally posted by: Its_Sash



Ankit!! 😲😲😲

What are you saying??? 😲😲

Popular is the quality of being well-liked or well-known by the 'public at large'. I really didn't expect this from a staunch supporter of 'public at large'.😳

If you believe in public opinion then you should also believe the concept of popularity!! 😳

Smile arey theek sein padho.......using popularity as an excuse to defend your favorites not doing well is wrong.......Popularity is awesome......If people don't want to be popular why do they come on all these reality shows? Confused
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Posted: 15 years ago
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Originally posted by: Its_Sash



Ankit!! 😲😲😲

What are you saying??? 😲😲

Popular is the quality of being well-liked or well-known by the 'public at large'. I really didn't expect this from a staunch supporter of 'public at large'.😳

If you believe in public opinion then you should also believe the concept of popularity!! 😳

😃 Arey Sash did you hear how Jai said that Jeetu only won because of popularity and that Atul is the only one of the finalists who does "pure dance"? ....... I left a message on his facebook page to explain what he meant by "pure dance", still waiting for a reply..........Smile
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Posted: 15 years ago
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Nice topic Baiju! 👏

There's nothing wrong with being popular until and unless the popularity is justified....you know what I mean!😊

Please don't read between the lines. This post is not mean to hurt any sentiment of the fans!!
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Posted: 15 years ago
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Originally posted by: Its_Sash

Nice topic Baiju! 👏

There's nothing wrong with being popular until and unless the popularity is justified....you know what I mean!😊

Please don't read between the lines. This post is not mean to hurt any sentiment of the fans!!

😃 who determines if it's justified or not? as in Jeetumoni's instance, Jai thought Jeetu's popularity was not based on his dance, only Atul should have won according to him....Jeetu fans and most of the people who voted thought Jeetu's popularity was justfied.....so who determines whether or not the popularity is justified? Smile
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Posted: 15 years ago
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Originally posted by: ankit_nyc

😃 Arey Sash did you hear how Jai said that Jeetu only won because of popularity and that Atul is the only one of the finalists who does "pure dance"? ....... I left a message on his facebook page to explain what he meant by "pure dance", still waiting for a reply..........😊



Jeetu popular hain yeh to jhoot nahin hain na?😳 Rahi baat pure dance ki..... everybody has their own opinion!

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