Top 10 Reasons Why Smart Classmates are Better Than Popular Classmates

1. Popular classmates are mean and judgmental

   Though the given stereotypes for popular classmates are, in most cases, true, I won't say that the smart ones are never popular. I've seen many popular kids being smart too (fairly good in academics or at least satisfactory), but then they get arrogant for being popular as well.

   They are! Not everyone, but very nearly. They judge you if you don't wear makeup, are smart, or if your vocabulary is advanced enough to confuse them.

   I dislike some smart kids as well, but usually, they are popular too.

2. Smart classmates are more successful in the future

   I'll laugh my ass off when I see how the people who tormented me turn out in the next 10 years. I will have no remorse for them.

   Having a lot of friends in high school will probably mean nothing. Having a good education will and will most likely prevent you from working at Burger King.

   When I drive to McDonald's in my Mercedes Benz, I'm going to look at the person who took my order and say, "Wow, I never knew popularity meant low income." Can't wait to become a lawyer and say that! Okay, I won't say that. I'll smirk.

3. Popular classmates only care about social life and gossip

   I don't know. The ones in my year level usually care about assignments but barely revise for tests.

4. Popular classmates act fake

   There are a lot of people who put up a front, pretending to like everyone or portraying their life as perfect. That's something I've never been able to do. Manipulation can get you places, though, and I guess it could be interpreted as smartness because you know how to get to the top.

   However, clothes and makeup are not fake. I use my outward appearance as self-expression, to reveal myself rather than hide it.

5. Smart classmates have more experience with frustration

   So true. As a "smart" student myself, I've experienced frustration every day at school. I can't flip someone off during class or even tell them to go away because they might tattle on me, and I would get in trouble.

   I can't skip P.E. even though it's a free pass to getting bullied. I can't skip useless homework. I can't get any lower than Cs...

6. Smart classmates have better taste in music

   While everyone else is listening to that noise on the radio, I'll be listening to alternative stuff. Y'know, Of Monsters and Men, Imagine Dragons, The Lumineers, etc.

   I have to say, the music some popular kids think is good is absolutely ridiculous. Music nowadays is like, "OoHOooHh Ahhha lalA Bep pop BoooP F mEe babYyYy."

   Well, that is an exaggeration, but for our ears' sake, please don't play your distasteful music in the cafeteria!

   I love alternative rock and I am proud to be a nerd!

7. Smart classmates are stronger on the inside

8. Popular classmates use more pointless slang and curse words than smart classmates

   "On fleek" and many more. I have only touched the tip of the iceberg.

9. Smart classmates are polite

10. Popular classmates are constantly on their phones

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Smart classmates are your go-to for homework help

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    Smart classmates don't have to be with others to be happy

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13. Popular classmates are more likely to bully

    This is true for me. Not all of them are mean and judgmental, but most of them are always shouting and complaining.

14. Smart classmates are more mature

15. Popular classmates will hate you if you win an argument against them, because smart classmates have better points

16. Smart classmates will know what you are going through

17. Popular classmates are spoiled

    Some, not all. But we can all agree with this.

18. Popular classmates don't have any friends, just sports teammates

19. Smart classmates may be able to handle situations more effectively

20. Popular classmates are only popular because of their looks

21. Smart classmates tend to have a better sense of humor