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

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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.

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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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  • MarcusRP Inquisi... 2012/07/09 15:32:58
    MarcusRP
    +1
    I completely agree with you.
  • the_old_coach 2012/07/08 22:09:21
    Yes
    the_old_coach
    +3
    Aren't we all?
  • Liberal_guy 2012/07/08 22:00:01
  • The Catalyst 2012/07/08 21:45:10
    Yes
    The Catalyst
    +1
    I think so.
  • eagle8 2012/07/08 21:00:22
    Yes
    eagle8
    Is there such a thing as being normal cause if there is please tell my p-doc
  • Emo Rocker 2012/07/08 20:22:38
    Yes
    Emo Rocker
    If your a performer, it works. weird unfortunately doesn't work in the real world. Businesses want employees to look and act according to their specific standards, which quite frankly is even stricter with men. If your a bit of a nut and male you fall victim to a lot of labels, and it's harder for you to find employment. The man (business, government) is still in charge, unfortunately.
  • Piano_Lover 2012/07/08 19:58:02
    Yes
    Piano_Lover
    There has to be some people that are different or we would all be the same .
  • SOUL4REAL 2012/07/08 19:49:31
    Yes
    SOUL4REAL
    +1
    Everyone has their own unique personality! Whether people see you as weird or not,it's alright,be you! :))
  • Liberal... SOUL4REAL 2012/07/13 14:12:00
  • Skye 2012/07/08 19:11:47
    Yes
    Skye
    I'm pretty odd myself.
  • moonsong 2012/07/08 17:52:01
  • Lo 2012/07/08 17:22:22
    Yes
    Lo
    +1
    What is normal?
  • CaseyWelch 2012/07/08 16:44:52
    Yes
    CaseyWelch
    +3
    Yea everyone is weird in their own weird way... & that is a huge piece of pizza!
  • Freeranger 2012/07/08 16:27:09
    Yes
    Freeranger
    +1
    Weird of different? I don't mind if people are eccentric or whatever, but not sure about weird? Dunno.
    As for Katy Perry, she's merely a media whore trying to make a fast buck by appearing "weird." Intelligent people understand what she's doing. Here's hoping she dries up and blows away along with Beiber and a host of other reality show contestants.
  • ChumptyDumpty 2012/07/08 16:17:59
    Yes
    ChumptyDumpty
    +2
    IM TIRED.
    Everybody knows that every human is different and weird in his own way. STOP ASKING, NE?
  • Celestial_Irony 2012/07/08 15:46:00
    Yes
    Celestial_Irony
    +2
    Normal is boring.
  • Sedated Whispers 2012/07/08 15:41:32
    Yes
    Sedated Whispers
    +3
    Because that's all I'll ever be, and the only thing I am good at. Weird.
  • darlenedoskas1969 2012/07/08 14:57:00
    Yes
    darlenedoskas1969
    +1
    I have never seen the attraction in being just like everyone else...
  • ANGEL of DEATH 2012/07/08 14:17:36
    Yes
    ANGEL of DEATH
    +2
    Alot of peoplecall me weird bur thays only bcuz they think ur bettr than them
  • Jessie 2012/07/08 14:00:15
    Yes
    Jessie
    +1
    If you aren't weird in some way then you are absolutely BORING!!!!!!!
  • CatX3 2012/07/08 13:37:00
    Yes
    CatX3
    +2
    Well , it actually depends HOW you're being weird...
    And in "Katy's" case , she tries WAYYY too hard... .-.
  • Dyonus 2012/07/08 11:52:45
    Yes
    Dyonus
    +2
    "Normal" doesn't exist for anyone. Everyone is weird.
  • Osk The Great Guru 2012/07/08 10:50:40
    Yes
    Osk The Great Guru
    +2
    If you clicked on 'No', you are weirder
  • Tiah 2012/07/08 10:10:03
    No
    Tiah
    +1
    But if I went out shooting fireworks out of my boobs or wearing light up dresses no one would even talk to me but when Katy perry does it, it's "cool" ? She's an artist trying to be "original" i got news for u cyndi lauper Madonna lady gaga have always bin weird just like Katy perry!
  • Lady Katze 2012/07/08 09:10:36
    Yes
    Lady Katze
    Tell the hipsters it is OK to be weird, and then maybe you can get rid of those freaks when weird is "mainstream."
  • MinaM8 2012/07/08 09:07:28
    Yes
    MinaM8
    +1
    there's a definite limit between being weird aka being who you are and being weird aka attention-whoring though
  • FearlessDangerousDeadShot 2012/07/08 08:23:34
    Yes
    FearlessDangerousDeadShot
    Well no duh. Being normal is boring and vastly overrated.
  • Alexandria 2012/07/08 06:05:20
    Yes
    Alexandria
    HeeHee =D Of course! I know I'm not 100 percent perfect or normal but, then again who is? Just there is a certain point when you cross the line and..... you just kind of have to be careful on the level you take your weirdness but, other than that sure! ;)
  • Arianne 2012/07/08 05:48:31
    Yes
    Arianne
    +1
    Why not? Be yourself, true friends are those who like you for who you are not what you are.
  • Mic-E 2012/07/08 05:45:30
    Yes
    Mic-E
    +1
    As an artist, I wouldn't necessarily say she is even "weird". She should probably try a different angle, because I don't think this one suits her.
  • Krissy 2012/07/08 05:37:25
    Yes
    Krissy
    COPENHAGEN!
  • Party Boy [A7X Bat] 2012/07/08 05:36:52
    Yes
    Party Boy [A7X Bat]
    Is there any other way to truely enjoy life?
  • Melody 2012/07/08 05:28:40
    Yes
    Melody
    Who said no...? You're weird!
  • Artisan Rose ☽✪☾☥ 2012/07/08 05:00:01 (edited)
    Yes
    Artisan Rose ☽✪☾☥
    +2
    I'm f*cking weird
    dsrfhjdh
  • Depsycho 2012/07/08 04:47:09
    Yes
    Depsycho
    I am myself. You can be too!

    Anyone don't like it, well.... haters gonna hate!
  • Maurice Tillman 2012/07/08 03:57:05
    Yes
    Maurice Tillman
    To an extent... Just don't go against the grain too much. The grain is there for a reason...
  • nana 2012/07/08 03:48:52
    Yes
    nana
    +2
    Awesoooommmmmme ×_×
  • Moonbeams 2012/07/08 03:22:48
    Yes
    Moonbeams
    +1
    Didn't think there was any other way to be.
  • sally 2012/07/08 02:39:47
  • Ken 2012/07/08 02:23:44
    Yes
    Ken
    Matter of choice.

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