Popularity is a farse

At school, there are the cool kids. What makes them popular? Now days Popularity is based on things, such as what kind of phone you have, what clothes you wear, if your family is rich. In the 1900's it was based on what kind of person you were. Like, if you are nice, happy, friendly, help others. So many things have changed since then. Have they changed for the better? Please post your opinions. I have always been popular, but for all the wrong reasons! Let yourself choose if you are going to be popular, not others tell you that you are, or are not! That is what I say, but others can believe other things, but this is what I stand for! Don't let others tell you who you are! Believe in yourself! Please post your opinions!