Less "Larry, Curly, and Moe" and more Woody Allen.

(Spartana article entry)
Introverts are generally the minority, but that doesn't mean that their personality traits are necessarily neurotic. Cain, (author) has an understanding mood of both the intro and extroverts because she feels she's an introvert herself but her husband she claims in an extrovert. This gives her and idea of both sides. Introverts seem to be a rare breed in this day and age with all the tv shows of loud, obnoxious females exhibiting outlandish behavior. It seems that society is slowly starting to get its fix on extroverts.

The common folk feed on the energy the extroverts give off as if it's water to the parched mouth of society. Slowly the public starts to lack the recognition of the introverts. The quiet minds hidden in the shadows of the upstairs bedroom, alone, as the party bumps from below their floor boards. The introverts can get their energy from within, and thrive on it without the stimulation of others. Big social gatherings aren't as appealing to the introverts as a bike ride into the woods with a good book might be. Many people see this as antisocial behavior but in fact, they'd just much rather prefer a get together with close friends than mindless wandering through a room filled with people.

Being shy, is not the same as being an introvert but it is a characteristic some introverts exhibit. Susan Cain, the woman being interviewed in this article, says we've moved from what used to be a culture of character, to a culture of personality. Extroverts can be appealing simply because individuals would love to be as outgoing as them, but certain characteristics you just have to embrace, while others you can only admire.