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The term's earliest use in English was during the fifteenth century in law and politics, meaning "low", "base", "vulgar", and "of the common people" till the late eighteenth century by which time it began to mean "widespread" and gain in positive connotation. (Williams 1985) Many different variations of popularity exist, and many ways in which to gain it. General popularity usually involves or a Show-off may be successful in gaining Attention , but is unlikely to provide the necessary mutual respect characteristic of "true popularity". Humor may also be a viable means of increasing one's popularity, as there are few people in the world who do not warm to somebody who amuses them. However if taken too far this Strategy can result in one being seen as a Clown or Buffoon , who ends up laughed ''at'' rather than laughed ''with'', and who misses out on the crucial component of respect. SEE ALSO SOURCES
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