Is It OK to Be Weird? (Katy Perry Thinks So)

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2012/07/06 17:00:00

Related Topics: Katy Perry, Entertainment Tonight, Candy, Movie, Geek, Contest, 2012, Weird, Online, Media, Sexy, Social Media, Perry, Katy

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There’s no doubt about it: Katy Perry is weird -- and she wants everyone to know it. And while not every teenager is going to go out in the world wearing a light-up candy dress, they should find comfort in the fact that Katy Perry does. In a May interview with Entertainment Tonight, Perry equated her odd nature with being sexy. She remarked, “I think it's the weirdness [that makes me hot]. Maybe it's just that fact that I'm OK with being a geek.” And that is the secret that landed Katy Perry on Maxim’s Hot 100 List.

Whatever makes her weird, Katy Perry fans are connecting with her message. As one webcam devotee states at the beginning of the new movie “Part of Me 3D” about her idol, "She taught me it was OK to be weird." The message of course being that everyone should be themselves. In her uniqueness, Perry extends the notion to fans that if they are true to their own spirits, they’ll be originals just like her.

But this is a time when kids are being bullied for being different and the pressure to fit in is only reinforced by the popularity contests bred by social media. So even though deep down lots of kids might want to go to school in a carousel-skirted dress, it might be easier said than done. Do you think it's OK to be odd? Do you embrace your weirdness?

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Amelia 2012/07/06 15:21:35

Yes

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It's NORMAL
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Dave 007 2012/08/05 01:45:33

Yes

The bottom line is we need weird people so we have something to bitch about.

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✌♥☺Jc✌♥☺ 2012/07/19 04:06:57

Yes

If I wasn't wired Idfk were i would be I am wired and proud (: <3>

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giggity giggity 2012/07/18 03:58:16

Yes

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Madi 2012/07/18 03:55:27

Yes

I love just being weird and silly, although it's mainly around people I'm comfortable with like my boyfriend.

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cookie monster 2012/07/18 03:06:35

Yes

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Holmes 2012/07/16 00:43:18

Yes

Everyone's a little weird

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Darlin' 2012/07/15 02:53:45

Yes

Weirdness turns me on.

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Devil's Advocate 2012/07/13 04:29:24 (edited)

Yes

Eccentricity is a must. And besides, who decides who is normal and who is weird? There are just people. Im a big RD Lang fan, as you may have guessed haha

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Tennessee3501 2012/07/12 23:26:22

Yes

I would have to spend the weekend with Katy in order to express a more informed opinion!

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Bookworm 2012/07/12 14:12:25

Yes

The only way to pure creativity and happiness is to be yourself!

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Dee 2012/07/12 09:07:51

Yes

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Prefer "weird" people. We understand ea other much better xD

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MichelleluvsRonWeasley 2012/07/11 21:08:15

Yes

It IS ok to be weird, but it doesn't necessarily make you sexy... I'm weird, and I embrace it! XD

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MissDiva 2012/07/11 15:48:50

Yes

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Normal is boring! I think that everyone has at least a tad of weirdness inside of them. :)

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Kingarthurup 2012/07/11 15:20:37

Yes

it is ok to be stupid too... look at the Occupy movement

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Call me Mark willya? 2012/07/11 03:40:14 (edited)

Yes

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Weird is okay, it can be more though.

Weird can be delicious.

Weird can be natural

Weird can be surreal

Weird can be twisted

Weird can be familiar

but mostly, weird is awesome and weird is me.

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RJS 2012/07/11 00:50:08

Yes

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Average is boring.

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lunatic 2012/07/10 23:06:43

Yes

not weird but unique. so how can you be weird? just be you. (yes cliche but how else should i discribe it)

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Steven Carr 2012/07/10 18:42:59

Yes

There isn't really a normal person on Earth! We all have our own weird things.

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Merrick 2012/07/10 15:27:52

Yes

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Hell yes, I've been wearing pocket watches, vests, and fedoras for the past 20 years, (I'm in my late 20s now) it was apart of me being me that I ended up marrying my super awesome wife. Be who you want to be, not who everyone else wants you to be.

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lunatic to Merrick 2012/07/10 23:08:51

i have a collection of pocket watches! :D..or had until my mom washed my jacket (i had about 10 of them in there) HOW COULD SHE NOT KNOW HOW HEAVY THEY WERE?

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wes 2012/07/10 15:07:25

Yes

If Katy says, then it must be true...

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faustbc 2012/07/10 14:49:42

Yes

As long as you're not hurting others, do whatever you like. it's not like she, nor other people who have non-casual fashion tastes, are forcing you to be like them. Treat others like you'd like to be treated, that's how I like to see things.

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KoH. 2012/07/10 11:14:04

No

You're all weirdos for saying that it's OK

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lunatic to KoH. 2012/07/10 23:09:36

YOUR A STICK IN THE MUD and what i think katy means is be you be unique.

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Peter O'Reilly 2012/07/10 10:28:49

Yes

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without weirdness there would be no comedy.

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Kenneth Huang 2012/07/10 07:29:46

Yes

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Who would vote "No", besides shallow conformists?

And for those who say "well you can't be weird in a 'bad' way", mind defining "bad"? As long as you're not hurting anyone, it's not bad.

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MICHELE 2012/07/10 06:27:10 (edited)

Yes

INDIVIDUALITY COMES ALONG WAY FOR SOME, MANY SEE IT AS BEING "WEIRD" BECAUSE IT'S NOT NORMAL IN THEIR EYES WHAT IS NORMAL? I BELIEVE A PERSON WHO EXPRESSES THEIR EMOTIONS OR FEELINGS OUT THE NORM DOES NOT MAKE THEM WEIRD IT MAKES THEM UNIQUE NOT FOLLOWING ANOTHER's FOOTPRINTS OR SHADOW CAN SEND A MESSAGE TO THE YOUTHS TODAY THAT AS LONG AS YOUR ACTIONS ARE NOT EFFECTING ANYBODY ELSE NEGATIVELY AND YOUR NOT TREATING YOURSELF LESS THAN WHAT YOUR WORTH BY ALL MEANS HANDLE YOUR BUSINESS BEING THAT KATY HAS MANY FANS AND PROVING TO THEM THAT IT'S OK TO BE YOURSELF! ANYONE CAN BE WHAT THEY SET OUT TO BE WE ARE MAKERS OF OUR OWN DESTINEY SITTING DOWN AND WISHING WILL GIVE YOU THE SAME END RESAULTS EACH TIME UNLIKE WISHING WHILE MOVING TOWARDS ANYTHING YOU APPLY YOURSELF TOO NEVER GIVE UP AND NEVER SAY YOU CAN'T ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IF YOU WANT IT!!! 8)

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laydeelapis 2012/07/10 05:20:49

Yes

But being weird implies that there is a 'normal'. And there really isn't. Who's to say what's normal. Let's all just be us :)

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Tasinahri 2012/07/10 04:51:21

Yes

Hell, I'm proud to be referred to as weird!

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MrsB 2012/07/10 04:37:15

Yes

Everyone is weird in one way or another!

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kari farmer 2012/07/10 03:39:16

Yes

I've always been difrent and I couldnt care less what everyone thinks. And I go to a high school of about 200, I get picked on, but I have lots of friends from other schools who love me for me no matter how weird I am!!!!

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mikeeonly 2012/07/10 02:53:32

Yes

It depends on what kind of weird. Normal is no fun!

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☆FritzW☆ 2012/07/10 00:52:30

Yes

Absolutely.. one person's weird is another person's normal. :) One of the coolest things is we have the privilege to be whatever we want to be. May not be normal, but who's to say it's wrong. You do what you want and smile along the way!!

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Gregory Kramida 2012/07/09 23:51:41

Yes

Sure, just don't conform to the nonconformists. I mean don't be weird just for the sake of being weird.
Define "normal."

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ZeldaFan13 2012/07/09 23:50:24 (edited)
Joseph Mallery 2012/07/09 23:16:43

No

Please, define 'Weird'. Because it's not okay to be weird in a bad way like most celebrities.

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DOriginalDonald 2012/07/09 21:44:07

No

Kathryn, Stefani Germanotta is also weird, and, like you, NOT IN A GOOD WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Donald Eric Kesler 2012/07/09 21:26:35

Yes

It is also okay to not be weird. Just be yourself.

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cc 2012/07/09 21:17:40

Yes

Be who you want to be~! If your wierdness goes too far your fans will let you know. I think Katy is very tasteful and I like her music...so far!

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starkillerfury 2012/07/09 20:31:32

Yes

If people actually say not to be weird... I feel bad for them....

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