Telling lies --> Becoming the next queen bee?

Last night I was having cocktails with a friend and of course I told her all about my little project. She actually knows all those people in my school I was referring to (although she doesn't go there any more).

She had a very interesting theory on how people become popular. According to her, it's all about being a good liar.

Seriously? Do you just have to tell lies to make people like you? And if yes, what kind of lies? Do you just brag or what do you do? But I seriously doubt I could really just lie to people to benefit from that.

My friend, let's call her Julie, also suggested that you get popular by badmouthing people since that's all the "in" people in my school ever do. But, really, how on earth would that make you popular?!

Any opinions on this? I'm really lost.

Lauri xox