FPV: do linear antennas really suck?

Are those black stick-type antennas that come with most FPV equipment really so much worse than circularly polarized antennas that are so popular in the hobby? Today I run them side-by-side and allow you to decide for yourself. What do you think?
The Lolipop antennas used in this video were supplied by Foxeer for review purposes and will the subject of a full review soon.
Intro music: Guitar Mayhem by Eric Matyas, www.soundimage.org