Faking It is a new show on TLC. I first discovered it after returning to my hotel room after a night of partying at SXSW. I was flipping through channels before bed and ran across it.
On the show, regular people assume the role of a new profession. They get a few weeks training and then go before a panel of experts to see if they can spot the fake. For instance, the episode I saw had a union carpenter faking it as an interior designer.
David Dougherty has no idea what he’s getting into. He’s a gum-chewing, cap-wearing couch potato, and proud of it. “I probably spend six to 10 hours a night watching this tube, and loving every minute,” he says. This trip is only the second time he’s ever been away from his family. […]
With Dougherty they start from scratch. Their doubts about whether Dougherty can pass the design taste test begin when they see photos of his own lovely apartment, showing two bars, six TVs and a life-size picture of Elvis. […]
I find it fascinating what a few weeks training and a moderate level of confidence can achieve. Faking It airs Fridays on TLC at 10/9c.
That sounds like it might be amusing – and a lot more fun then watching news coverage right now. (How many times can they say the same thing over and over and over?)
Best show EVER! Especially the episode they took a librarian and turned her into a Coyote Ugly barmaid.