Thought: popularity and physical

The more I watch the students here, the more I see an interesting pattern. Popularity is something sometimes gained through a lifestyle or the amount or type of something you own. However, I'm noticing a pattern with physical attributes. For example, there's a group of students at ACVS who always hang around with each other. The regularity with these kids and other school cliques is what each other looks like. Not necessarily a special haircut, special clothing, or type of jewelry though. There's a specific facial structure that always accompanies the popular group. There's also usually a Hispanic and then at least one who has the potential but feels the need to try and be the rebel.

Now, of course, this is all in general terms. There is always anomalies and glitches in the system. However, I find it interesting how we've become a culture that now views popularity and bases it on physical structure and personality.

Another thought, however, is the individuals who not only realize this, but uses their physical side to help them accomplish things. Should they be considered manipulators or intelligent? I believe, because what people perceive things such as this is relative, so is what label may be given to these individuals. But, only to a degree.