The Popularity aspiration is one of the five aspirations in The Sims 2 base game. Sims that have the Popularity aspiration want to make many friends and throw parties.
When editing in SimPE, Popularity aspiration has a different name, which is Reputation.
Premade Sims With Aspiration
- For a complete list, see Category:Popularity Sims.
Pleasantview
Strangetown
Riverblossom Hills
- Stella Roth
- Jacob Martin
- Patricia Wan
- Alexandra O'Mackey
- Jules O'Mackey
- Priya Ramaswami
- Sanjay Ramaswami
- David Ottomas
Desiderata Valley
Belladonna Cove
Bluewater Village
- None
Lots and Houses bin (from Pets)
Aspiration Meter Levels
| Level | Teen | Adult | Elder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | Teen Idol | Local Hero(ine) | Senior Socialite |
| Gold | Mr./Ms. Popularity | Noted Notable | Gray Eminence |
| High Green | Stylin' Scenester | Woman/Man About Town | Long-time Luminary |
| Low Green | One of the Gang | Real Somebody | Aging Acquaintance |
| Low Red | Maladjusted Misfit | Left-Out Loner | Has-Been |
| High Red | Abject Reject | Wretched Outcast | Forgotten Fogie |
Wants & Fears
The wants are the same for all age groups, except that young adult Sims will often have wants to become the Big Sim on Campus and to join a Greek house. Popularity Sims will often roll wants to become friends with Sims they have recently met, even though they do not know them well.
Wants
- Make a friend
- Become best friends with Sims
- Win a fight
- Beat the Grim Reaper
- Throw a party
- Have a great party
- Fight Sim
- Go on Outing (Nightlife)
- Make a pet friend
- Make a BFF (Freetime)
- Become friends with Sim
- Become BFF with Sim (Freetime)
- Have # friends
- Have # best friends
- Have # BFFs (Freetime)
- See the ghost of enemy
Fears
- Lose Sim as friend
- Lose Sims as best friend
- Throw a lousy party
- Make an enemy
- Have an accident at a party
- Friend dies
Lifetime Wants
Base Game
- Become Celebrity Chef
- Become Captain Hero
- Become General
- Become Hall of Famer
- Become Mayor
- Have 20 simultaneous best friends
Pets
- Have 20 simultaneous pet best friends
Open for Business
- Own 5 Top-Level Businesses
Seasons
- Become Media Magnate
- Become Rock God
- Become The Law
Aspiration Desperation
When a Sim reaches aspiration desperation, they pull out a paper cup with a face on it that is on a stick and play with it.
FreeTime Aspiration Benefits
- Level 1 - Hospitality
- Level 2 - Slower Bladder and Energy Motive Decay
- Level 3 - Three way calling
- Level 4 - Fast Friends
Careers
Base Game
Seasons
Tips & Tricks
- It is not recommended for a Popularity Sim to have children, unless you want a challenge; as children and toddlers fear having parties and Popularity Sims want to have parties.
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