[Stu]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

The Gallaghers know they are talented and brought about the best ever group in the UK

Steady on.

[Boothy]

Talented.

I couldn't give a flying fuck what people think of me to be honest and I'd get far more enjoyment writing songs and playing guitar, for example, on my own than I would not being able to do anything in particular with a bunch of people who liked me.

Also, to be popular to the masses chances are you're gonna have to change who you are to appeal to different people. I couldn't do that. Either people like me for who I am or don't like me at all.

[lostalex]

Popular obviously.

Because if yur talented but not popular, you'll go no where. But if yur popular, it doesn't really matter how talented you are, yu'll still go far.

There are a lot of very talented lonely people in this world.

[Zippy]

why is popular a dirty word here?

most people are popular because they are a likeable person and probably sociable. I don't see why being able to play an instrument or jump 8 metres is better than that.

happiness comes from how you relate to people ultimately.

[Stu]

Popularity can come from talent too, though. I hate threads like these because it's a narrow question that causes people to have narrow views.

Best case scenario is to be talented which then translates into popularity, IMO. Jordan is popular but who gives a fuck, like.

Also, plenty of popular people are utter cunts. Plenty just appeal to a large base of lowest common denominator. I hate this idea that they must posess some amazing 'talent' of being naturally likeable.

[Zippy]

Originally Posted by Stu

Popularity can come from talent too, though. I hate threads like these because it's a narrow question that causes people to have narrow views.

well yeah thats what I thought.

depends what youre talented at or why you're popular. They're not mutually exclusive.

plus I think good social skills are a huge talent. Not everybody has them.

[Judas]

Originally Posted by Stu

Popularity can come from talent too, though.

I'm being lazy, and agreeing with this.

[Stu]

Originally Posted by Zippy

well yeah thats what I thought.

depends what youre talented at or why you're popular. They're not mutually exclusive.

plus I think good social skills are a huge talent. Not everybody has them.

Not everyone has three testicles either. Having that other freeloader isin't a talent though.

I'm definately not agreeing with that one. Good social skills is about as much of a 'talent' as being able to stay awake for a long time.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

i agree with everything that has been said in this entire thread

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Stu

Popularity can come from talent too, though. I hate threads like these because it's a narrow question that causes people to have narrow views.

Best case scenario is to be talented which then translates into popularity, IMO. Jordan is popular but who gives a fuck, like.

Also, plenty of popular people are utter cunts. Plenty just appeal to a large base of lowest common denominator. I hate this idea that they must posess some amazing 'talent' of being naturally likeable.