Faking It tv show

in class we have been watching the 'bicycle courier to polo player'

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/faking-it/4od#2921435

we have been focusing on Woody and his change in identity.
there are similarities between him and his polo trainer, Casper that relates to their stereotype like their clothing, accent and hobby. also when they first meet, convergent body language tells us about their identity and how they react to different people -  possibly because they think they are of different social class.

a strange aspect of the show is the disregard for Woody's polo abilities and a larger focus on his appearance. after the first 10 mins, he has already lost his dreadlock ponytail and beard and with the help of a personal stylist who values different things to him, Woody has become a materialist high culture polo spectator.

"I just have to look good". Woody says when asked about the aspects of his new identity.

this is related to Goffman's theory of dramaturgical performance.