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AKA2D '91
06-19-2002, 12:50 AM
premieres Monday@ 9:30 Central time.
:rolleyes:
blueGBI
06-19-2002, 11:44 AM
After seeing the commercial for it, I feel for each of my friends in the WGLOs if this show is as bad as I think it is..
delph998
06-19-2002, 01:00 PM
I'm totally not interested in seeing that GARBAGE! And why are they dealing with WGLOs? We have a totally different views than them.
nikki1920
06-19-2002, 01:15 PM
We got a National Directive to not respond to MTV if they approached us. I believe all four orgs did, but I could be wrong. I don't trust MTV to do a fair representation of Sorority life anyway. The last show they did that I LIKED was Flipped and that hasn't been on in a long time.
Honeykiss1974
06-19-2002, 01:52 PM
I'm taking this show for what it is.....ENTERTAINMENT. To me, its no different that than watching the MTV Spring Break(Folks in their letters doing all kinds of crazey mess on camera). I do plan to watch it though. :)
AKA2D '91
06-24-2002, 12:11 PM
For those who plan on watching, it comes on tonight.
AKA2D '91
06-25-2002, 11:44 AM
Now I know someone watched the show. LOL
I saw like 10 minutes of it. It's interesting to see how THEY do it. LOL. I saw the part where the girls were getting ready to go to the rush, the rush, the meeting, the "vote". I was :eek: at the way the members go to the apartments/homes/dwellings of those they chose to give them their invite.
Honeykiss1974
06-25-2002, 11:49 AM
Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Now I know someone watched the show. LOL
I saw like 10 minutes of it. It's interesting to see how THEY do it. LOL. I saw the part where the girls were getting ready to go to the rush, the rush, the meeting, the "vote". I was :eek: at the way the members go to the apartments/homes/dwellings of those they chose to give them their invite.
I plan to watch the rest of the series. At my HBCU, the sorority members did something like this too in regards to delivering invites.
I watched it and liked that show. It was interesting to see how the "other half" does things.
cleopatrajones
06-25-2002, 12:23 PM
I watched the show and I thought it was good to see how other organizations did their membership process. I think the fact that is was a Jewish sorority made it very interesting to me. To see them struggle with the decision to offer bids to non Jews and people who didn't even know about the Jewish religion added an extra element that I could relate to. I am not a member of a BGLO or any greek organization but I would have trouble welcoming people into any organization that I am apart of who know nothing about its basis. One of the girls didn't even know that Jewish people don't beleive Jesus is the messiah. :rolleyes: I also find it odd that MTV would pick a Jewish sorority. I would think they would stick to a more mainstream White sorority to mirror the majority of their viewing population. But I like that they chose that sorority becuase it adds a little diversity to their programming.
CrucialCrimson
06-25-2002, 01:13 PM
Originally posted by cleopatrajones
I also find it odd that MTV would pick a Jewish sorority. I would think they would stick to a more mainstream White sorority to mirror the majority of their viewing population. But I like that they chose that sorority becuase it adds a little diversity to their programming.
I don't think they "picked" a group as much as they had to find a group that would allow them to tape them - from what I understand this particular chapter is a local and not a national sorority so they didn't have anyone telling them not to do it! NPC and NPHC sororities were directed not to do it from headquarters. I didn't watch it, but I plan on seeing some of the shows.
prayerfull
06-25-2002, 01:22 PM
WTF?
I was LMP&GAO last night during this show.
Sorors, I don't care if you pledged old school or MIP....y'all know we would have NEVER gotten away this any of this kind of mess.
Those little girls were in that house for about 15 minutes before they broke out with the booze and started inviting boys over. In the meantime, the "big sisters" were at the house preparing "the rules". Then, the pledges started tripping about the rules saying they are "grown women"...blah...blah...
So, the big sisters rolled through the house at 1pm...the pledges were out getting their party ON. The "pledgemaster" leaves a sweet note..."we came by, you weren't here...have a nice weekend"....WTF?
I did see one similarity with BGLO's...the whole debate about accepting girls who aren't Jewish. I understood the members who felt very strongly about not accepting non-jewish girls. Why would they want to be in a Jewish sorority, with Jewish ideals and rituals if they don't share that faith? One of the pledges even admitted that she didn't even know that Jews believe that Jesus is not the Messiah...and was laughing her tail off about not knowing.
Then, one of the members started on a debate about not wanting to be "exclusive". How ridiculous. Of course you want to be "exclusive". Do you just want to accept "anybody"? I liked the one member who said "I don't care if they leave....F them".
Oh....if they only knew.....;)
Exquisite5
06-25-2002, 03:40 PM
This show had me CTFU. My Line Sister had to call me and verify that I was indeed watching it, because it was just too much to miss.
First, I WISH we could try and have not a sorority house, but A PLEDGE HOUSE hahahahahah! That just would not float. I could see it now, Oh LAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWD! And I wish that "little sisters" would have the nerve to complain about rules and then get their DRANK on up in it. This was just too much to me!
I could feel them on the Jewish issue, and i had the same reply to "lets not be exclusive" deal. I was like, "Is she twisted?!"
:rolleyes:
Anywyay, on the whole I don't think MTV did anything exploitive or wrong, I just think these girls (especially the pledges ) were off the chain!
showstopper_1908
06-25-2002, 04:52 PM
Originally posted by CrucialCrimson
I don't think they "picked" a group as much as they had to find a group that would allow them to tape them - from what I understand this particular chapter is a local and not a national sorority so they didn't have anyone telling them not to do it! NPC and NPHC sororities were directed not to do it from headquarters. I didn't watch it, but I plan on seeing some of the shows.
Exactly, this is not the "other half" this is the "local half". At least NPC sororities have rules and show some discretion. If you look in the "Greek Life" section, the discussion on this show has been going on for some time now. Talk of how many NPC Sororities were contacted and couldn't respond nor did they want to. There is a link somewhere to the Sororities website (the one on MTV) and their reasons for why they wanted to take part in this show. They also explain how they don't want to alienate the national sororities or be thought less of for taking part in this show. They are looking for exposure. The same things go on with the locals at my school. They will wear their letters to the bar and anywhere else you can think of that will give them exposure. They wanted to put all of our letters on shot glasses to give out to new students in the fall, it was the NPHC and IFC organizations who disagreed, all of the locals thought it was "cute". The IFC and NPHC organizations don't behave in this manner. I have too many other local greek horor stories. The biggest problem for the NPC sororities is that they are worried people will confuse this jewish sorority for an NPC or what we call "WGLO". People have already begun grouping the 2 together so I can't blame them for being worried. I doubt MTV will take the time to explain the difference between "Nationals" and "Locals". NPC sororities aren't even allowed to drink alcohol at Rush parties.
sphinxpoet
06-25-2002, 05:08 PM
Originally posted by showstopper_1908
Exactly, this is not the "other half" this is the "local half". At least NPC sororities have rules and show some discretion. If you look in the "Greek Life" section, the discussion on this show has been going on for some time now. Talk of how many NPC Sororities were contacted and couldn't respond nor did they want to. There is a link somewhere to the Sororities website (the one on MTV) and their reasons for why they wanted to take part in this show. They also explain how they don't want to alienate the national sororities or be thought less of for taking part in this show. They are looking for exposure. The same things go on with the locals at my school. They will wear their letters to the bar and anywhere else you can think of that will give them exposure. They wanted to put all of our letters on shot glasses to give out to new students in the fall, it was the NPHC and IFC organizations who disagreed, all of the locals thought it was "cute". The IFC and NPHC organizations don't behave in this manner. I have too many other local greek horor stories. The biggest problem for the NPC sororities is that they are worried people will confuse this jewish sorority for an NPC or what we call "WGLO". People have already begun grouping the 2 together so I can't blame them for being worried. I doubt MTV will take the time to explain the difference between "Nationals" and "Locals". NPC sororities aren't even allowed to drink alcohol at Rush parties.
Very True,
You know I could not pass up the chance to watch this and the only reason those girls were not punished for not being in the house was because they were on TV. Whatever you believe the fact of the matter is A LOT Of people are going to take this as thier reality of what sorority Life is like. Yes, even some people of African decent will think this is the way it is. Please let us never forget when one messes up we all get hurt in some way!
Sphinxpoet
exquizit
06-25-2002, 06:08 PM
I watched the entire thing and I was tripping a little. I was really feeling like "Gimmie a break ." when they were going on about how they felt some of the people were present just for the exposure. My thought was "Aren't you guys looking to recieve the same thing?" I also thought it was amazing that they get a "pledge house" It was off the chain, complete with gift bags. The pledges threw me when they said that the rules suck and they went on and on about how they were grown women...Didn't they except thier bids? Didn't they agree to become pledges?I'm curious to see how it all unfolds. All in all I believe MTV did what they planned to do......Get us all to watch.
snuggles12
06-26-2002, 11:22 AM
I watched the show and my first impression was I can't believe that this sorority had no formal rules for selecting potential members. I didn't see anyone complete an application or no interviews. It seemed like the potentials went to the pledge house, signed in at the table and from 2 meetings the sorority members did a blind ballot for selecting members.
After reading the sorority thread in the general forum, I learned that this Jewish sorority is a local and they don't have the formal rules that the NPC has. Also, MTV either brought or rented out the "pledge house". It's not the norm for select pledges to move in a "pledge house". I was thinking initially, why did the pledge house look like a typical RW house except not as extravangent.
IMHO, it seemed most of the girls were not Jewish. If this is a Jewish sorority, why would they select many potential members who are not jewish and do not know anything about the Jewish faith? I would think their main emphasis of the sorority is Judism and sisterhood.
Was one of the selected girls Black? I missed it when she stated her ethnicity.
#7 Snuggles
DST - RVA 12/93
Honeykiss1974
06-26-2002, 11:55 AM
Originally posted by snuggles12
Was one of the selected girls Black? I missed it when she stated her ethnicity.
#7 Snuggles
DST - RVA 12/93
She said she was Mexican-American. I'm sure they do have things like applications and so forth, but MTV just didn't show it. After all who wants to watch someone fill out a packet? ;)
Local or not, I still think it is an interesting show in regards to how other people do things in regards to sorority life. I've read some other things about how this show will be a negative influence on greek life, but as usual, some people must look at their own behavior on their campus first. I can recall watching MTV Spring Break and seeing folks posing for the cameras with their letter plastered across their chest with a beer in their hand. :rolleyes: Or on campus seeing members with their 'nalia own participating in "unmanly" or "unlady" like behavior.
I guess I'm looking at like this. I am an African American woman. There are DAILY demeaning and degrading images of African-American females shown through-out the media everyday( some being perpetrated by a channel that was SUPOSED to be about uplifting our people) that unfortunately some people come to believe to be true. To expect every media outlet to stop showing these images is unreasonable, so instead, I try to be a positive example in my everyday life.
prayerfull
07-02-2002, 01:16 PM
This show is really a trip to me.
Miss Jordan needs to soak her little tail in some ice water...'cause she was droppin' it like it was HOT on the dance floor in front of the "big sisters" at a pledge event. I completely understand some of the sisters who have issues with her and some of the other girls. They don't want to follow any rules. Like I said before, they need a "session".
Now, they finally took these girls out to do a fairly good pledging exercise...they went out in the middle of God knows where and had to work together to move huge rocks into the shape of the orgs greek letters. The big sisters said that this was a "tradition" in their pledging activities. The pledges didn't "get it". The "big sisters" should have made them walk home!
Honeykiss1974
07-02-2002, 01:50 PM
Originally posted by prayerfull
This show is really a trip to me.
Miss Jordan needs to soak her little tail in some ice water...'cause she was droppin' it like it was HOT on the dance floor in front of the "big sisters" at a pledge event. I completely understand some of the sisters who have issues with her and some of the other girls. They don't want to follow any rules. Like I said before, they need a "session".
Now, they finally took these girls out to do a fairly good pledging exercise...they went out in the middle of God knows where and had to work together to move huge rocks into the shape of the orgs greek letters. The big sisters said that this was a "tradition" in their pledging activities. The pledges didn't "get it". The "big sisters" should have made them walk home!
Hey! I watched it last night too and I couldn't understand why some of the pledges were complaining about moving the rocks.
And Jordan.....let's just say that I think she will be given the boot from the pledge period.
FuzzieAlum
07-02-2002, 02:11 PM
Sorry to jump in on your thread, but to answer a question - you all are right, the NPC sororities do not do things the way this group on the show does. Our selection process and rush are different. And we don't have pledge houses, and we don't even call them pledges. But, no, we do not do individual interviews or applications.
FeeFee
07-02-2002, 02:20 PM
I think that some of the pledges need a reality check. Miss Jordan - I don't know what her problem is. Saying that the house is hers???? Get real! It's not your house!!!!!! She is just a mere visitor there! The pledges not understanding or faking to understand the significance of rearraning the rocks into the letters of the sorority - how pitiful these women are. There is obviously no unity within the pledge group - sitting up there wondering who the sixth person moving is was gonna be and not even really embracing the girl when she finally moved in. WTF???? I don't see Jordan being a part of this process much longer either.
Honeykiss1974
07-02-2002, 06:05 PM
Originally posted by FuzzieAlum
Sorry to jump in on your thread, but to answer a question - you all are right, the NPC sororities do not do things the way this group on the show does. Our selection process and rush are different. And we don't have pledge houses, and we don't even call them pledges. But, no, we do not do individual interviews or applications.
Ok, this show has actually sparked a question from me....
The whole NPC vs. local issue aside, you guys do not do individual interviews or applications? :confused: Now that, I did not know!:o
33girl
07-02-2002, 06:15 PM
Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
Ok, this show has actually sparked a question from me....
The whole NPC vs. local issue aside, you guys do not do individual interviews or applications? :confused: Now that, I did not know!:o
There is a blanket application that women fill out at the beginning of formal rush, that has class standing, major, things like that. It also has a space to designate if you're a legacy to any group. This goes to all the NPC sororities.
We do not do one-on-one interviews as such before someone is given a bid. It sounds like a good idea though, but probably not feasible at schools w/ hundreds of rushees.
CrucialCrimson
07-03-2002, 11:31 AM
I was really surprised that they didn't have the "House Rules" all set before they moved in and even discussed during the informal events. It still isn't clear to me if the 5/6 girls in the pledge house were picked or chose to be there - I can't understand why such a small group is segregated from a 20/30 member pledge class?? I also found it interesting when they said they have never denied anyone a bid in the past, they just accepted everyone who attended their 3/4 rush events!! The rock thing surprisedme too, but I'll reserve my comments on it - I know that they are not an NPC sorority at the national level, but their website indicates that they have associate-status at UCDavis in the NPC, not sure what that means, they may not have to abide by NPC rules, but they don't seem to have any rules about anything and no advisors either unless they are just off camera. Then again, I think some of the charter members are still on campus so they may not have an alumni pool to draw from. Does anyone watch BugJuice on Zoog (a summer camp realityi show) ?? That's what it reminds me of.
I will say I thought the personal bid delivery with a flower was a nice touch.
DSTDiva
07-04-2002, 02:23 AM
Originally posted by snuggles12
Also, MTV either brought or rented out the "pledge house". It's not the norm for select pledges to move in a "pledge house". I was thinking initially, why did the pledge house look like a typical RW house except not as extravangent.
This sounds right to me. I was wondering why they had a pledge house that only accomodates 6 people. How is that supposed to promote unity when they seperate 6 people from the rest of the pledges. I also figured that MTV picked the 6 people to stay in the house. It's might funny that 2 of the girls picked to stay in the house were girls that they thought were there for the wrong reason. I think that MTV picked them because of that reason and also they knew that their personalities would make an interesting show.
Serenity
07-04-2002, 09:08 AM
In one of the threads in Greek Life about this show, someone (I think the person attends UC Davis) posted that MTV didn't pick and chose the girls to live in the house. In fact, they couldn't get a total of six girls to do it at first (camera shy, I guess). That's why Jessica came in after move in day.
I don't have a problem with the rock thing at all. My problem comes in with the pledges. Some of them have the worst attitudes ever. They don't want to work for SAEpi at all. They are content to just party, drink, bitch and moan about the rules and then expect to wear letters at the end of the quarter.
A lot of this could have been avoided if during rush the sisters of SAEPi spent some time explaining that those given/accepting bids would have to abide by strict guidelines because they would be representing SAEPi even as pledges. Especially since there was some doubt as to the motives of a few of the rushees. I think that would have been a good way to weed some of them out as opposed to letting the process weed them out. They wouldn't have even needed to go into specifics. Just stating in general but uncertain terms that pledges of SAEPi are expected to avoid any behaviors that would reflect negatively on SAEPi would have sufficed. Then for those living in the pledge house, the morning/afternoon (any time before they had a chance to break rules) of move-in day, the sisters should have gone over all the rules/guidelines in full detail.
They had already been drinking in the house and had visitors before the rules had been established.
ZPhinestOne
07-07-2002, 04:34 PM
Oh could you see these chicks trying to pledge a D9 sorority?
I see they have a slight problem with authority......
MIP or old school, they still wouldnt make it!!!
9dstpm
07-14-2002, 05:19 AM
I just watched last Monday's show and I am appalled!! Jessica went out and got a bit tipsy and when one of her friends called her fellow pledges to come and get her, they straight lied like they didn't have a way to come and pick her up and the big sisters gave had to give her a ride home. The other 5 treat Jessica so badly!! These hot heffas would not last a day pledging a D9 sorority. Someone needs to set these little hot mamas straight! That is not sisterhood!
dzsaigirl
07-14-2002, 06:29 PM
Just to step into your forum...
Those girls would not only "not last a day" pledging a D9 group, but they would not be allowed to be in an NPC group either! Please know that!
On another note, I think it is disgusting how they focus on Jordan and Candace just because they have the more "MTV" look. I think the only person in that house who I feel I would be friends with is Jessica, and they are treating her like a leper!
dzsaigirl :)
MaMaBuddha
07-15-2002, 07:13 PM
hey ladies...
i've been watch this MTV "sorority life" with a couple of friends and although none of my friends are greek...all they can say is that there is no kind of sisterhood with these chics. the situation with the rocks was ridiculous because they didn't even try to figure out what was it about and they way they welcomed jessica...calling her a spy.
needless to say this show is interesting and the way MTV portrays these pledges are drunks....whoa :eek:
i am interested in seeing how the other sides works...
all i now i my big sisters were NO where near as lienient as these sisters are...
AKA2D '91
07-15-2002, 10:29 PM
Originally posted by MaMaBuddha
hey ladies...
It's been a longgggg time! Glad to see you posting again.
:cool:
prayerfull
07-16-2002, 02:13 PM
Candace is off the hook. Her parents went to the club with her for her birthday? WTF? She got wasted in front of her mom and dad? WTF? Mom and Dad got drunk in front of her, too? WTF?
Seriously dysfunctional!
I don't like that little Jessica chick either. I'm sorry, but I ain't feeling sorry for her at all. Her big ole tail was up in the club on the last episode, standing on tables, shakin' her azz. I don't like her little snickers about how she's not in trouble, etc when the other girls are.
It's about time they move some of the other girls into the pledge house. Starting w/ the next episode, all 18 pledges will be sleeping over 3 nights a week. It's about time.
jali0004
07-16-2002, 02:21 PM
I watched the lastest installment last night, and I just don't understand why the five original girls in the house want to join the sorority. I thought the big sisters were going to ask them that when they had to have yet another discussion with them, but of course they didn't, and I got the impression that the big sisters felt "guilty or bad" going to them and expressing their concerns.
I wonder if the big sisters knew these girls before the rush/pledge process. Aren't they juniors and seniors?? They should've known these were some hot mamas.
jali0004
07-16-2002, 02:25 PM
Originally posted by prayerfull
I don't like that little Jessica chick either. I'm sorry, but I ain't feeling sorry for her at all. Her big ole tail was up in the club on the last episode, standing on tables, shakin' her azz. I don't like her little snickers about how she's not in trouble, etc when the other girls are.
LOL..true, but don't you think she's just reacting to how they treat her?? I mean, the other girls have formed a clique. I thought it was sad that they didn't even try to pick her up whe she went clubbing, but they had no problem picking up Candace and Jordan from the club. That's shady.
BerkGreek
07-19-2002, 09:46 PM
I'm not at all surprised Candace and Jessica are not good examples of sisterhood. They joined the sorority for one reason only, to get some face time on MTV. Don't you think it's strange that Candace, who could have easily joined any other sorority, joined an all jewish sorority when she's not even Jewish? Even though I know any sorority welcomes all backgrounds, but common!!!!! She just wanted to get on MTV. Why would she care about sisterhood? I also found a short film about sorority life that you should all check out. It's a different way to look at sororities, seen throough the eyes of a houseboy. It's only like 4 minutes, tell me wha tyou think. Here's the link:
http://www.dvvideo.com/watch/houseBoy/houseBoy.html
I also feel bad for Jessica, but I blame MTV.
1-4-all
prayerfull
08-06-2002, 01:10 PM
Is anyone still watching this show. I saw it last night and was LMAO at dumb-a$$ Candace's drunk tail kissing the guy the Amanda liked. Her drunk behind was talking about "I'm so sorry..when I get drunk I just kiss guys...I don't even know that I'm doing it until it's already done".
FeeFee
08-06-2002, 01:21 PM
Originally posted by prayerfull
Is anyone still watching this show. I saw it last night and was LMAO at dumb-a$$ Candace's drunk tail kissing the guy the Amanda liked. Her drunk behind was talking about "I'm so sorry..when I get drunk I just kiss guys...I don't even know that I'm doing it until it's already done".
I was like, WTF :eek: - that heffa need to learn how to hold her liquor. One of these days she's gonna kiss the wrong guy and get hurt :mad: And what was up with her need to sleep in the same bed with Amanda????
librasoul22
08-06-2002, 01:27 PM
Amanda said it right...drunkeness is NOT an excuse. I think most people on here can say they have been pretty wasted at soem point. Has anyone just arbitrarily kissed a guy that you KNEW your girl had a crush on? Probably NOT. Boo! on that excuse.
Amanda should told my girl Jordan so she could have cursed Candace out. I will wait til next week to see because it looks like Jordan does curse Candace out for something.
pinkey08
08-06-2002, 03:25 PM
It seems like Jordan is jealous of Amanda and Candace's friendship. I don't think Amanda is going to tell Jordan that Candace kissed him though. She was wrong for kissing him though.
Soulful Soror
08-07-2002, 12:06 AM
..I think Jordan's gonna curse Amanda out...AGAIN...Jordan might be a tad bit jealous (of Amanda & Candace)...and, was kind of out of line during her "discussion" with Amanda about apologizing...but, she's right about Amanda...she's a follower--plain & simple...and, insecure...Candace's behind would not have followed me into that car after she was all kissing that guy...Even if I was crying (like Amanda was in the car)...I'd have made it perfectly clear that she needed to keep her distance for her own safety...and, she wasn't sorry that she kissed that boy b/c she kept putting her finger to her lips as in "be quiet..Amanda's right behind us" after they kissed about 3-4 times...So, she's full of it...and, another thing why didn't she run around kissing strange men when she went out drinking with her parents???:confused:..So, she's making this mess up as she goes along, apparently....UGH!!!
SeriousAKA
08-07-2002, 12:20 PM
I sent an e-mail to the sorority because I am so appaulled at how their organization is being represented! They responed and stated that they couldn't really say anything without permission from MTV but on a personal note, they were upset too at how some of the pledgees are acting. I personally think Sigma is being misrepresented. I asked about community service and she told me that MTV didnot come to a single event. Which to me means the girls didn't either.
I hope that their organization rethinks its process and I hope that other orgs are watching this and if MTV approaches, they run for the hills!!!
pinkey08
08-07-2002, 12:49 PM
I think the sorority made a bad decision when they let MTV tape them in the first place. It is interesting to watch though.
NinjaPoodle
08-07-2002, 01:05 PM
Originally posted by SeriousAKA
I sent an e-mail to the sorority because I am so appaulled at how their organization is being represented! They responed and stated that they couldn't really say anything without permission from MTV but on a personal note, they were upset too at how some of the pledgees are acting. I personally think Sigma is being misrepresented. I asked about community service and she told me that MTV didnot come to a single event. Which to me means the girls didn't either.
It's good that you did that.
I hope that their organization rethinks its process and I hope that other orgs are watching this and if MTV approaches, they run for the hills!!!
Well, I hear through the grapevine MTV is thinking of a 2nd season and is searching for another group. (this has not been confirmed) . We chatted about this subject for a hot second on the SGRho chat. I left this comment:
"What's sad is that these girls[Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi] probably thought they were doing good and noble thing by wanting to show the world that sorority life isn't all that stuff you see in movies and on tv (I hear that argument all of the time). What these girls dont understand is that MTV, just like any other PROFIT based business, is concernedabout is the bottom line--ratings. No one is going to watch a bunch of college-aged women giving each other "warm and fuzzies" The veiwers want to see catfights, blackballing, backstabbing, drunk girls, unlady-like behavior, etc..
MTV is got what they wanted. Editing is magical thing."
9dstpm
08-13-2002, 04:55 PM
Once again, I watched Candace make an azz out of herself. Why does she drink so much?? And then she's a slut on top of it all. And she's dragging Amanda down with her. Jordan wasn't all that concerned that Candice was having all the fun because Jordan was right out there drinking and clubbing with her. NOW Jordan wants to be all concerned and running to the big sisters telling everything. I think that she's a little upset that her buddy Amanda is not having fun with her anymore. These hot heffas, I tell you.......:rolleyes:
RedefinedDiva
08-13-2002, 05:05 PM
The problem comesin when people feel like they are losing control. Jordan knows/believes that she had control over Amamda. That's why she keeps calling her "weak" and all those other things. Like the episode where she was trying to make Amanda apologize for making all that noise late at night with Candace. (Personally, it didn't seem like they were load, but if I were in the house, it may have been different :rolleyes: ) I remember her saying somehting like, "tearing people down to build them back up." WTF? :confused: How are you going to tear your "friend" down just for the sake of showing "who's the boss?"
Jordan is just pissed that Amanda isn't all in her face, doing what she says. Now she is crying and talking about she's losing her. Whatever! You are BRAGGING to your friends/big sisters talking about she wouldn't have even joined had it not been for you! Now it's a standing joke that comes up every week. Some friend... or better yet, "sister."
SeriousAKA
08-13-2002, 05:14 PM
I thought it was funny that the big sister said id was funny coming from Jordan about their drinking!! Why is Jordan acting all concerned that she lost Amanda as a friend? Didn't Jordan cause that?
FeeFee
08-13-2002, 05:25 PM
Did you all see the previews for next week's epsiode? I think the "fit is gonna hit the shan" (yall know what I mean :p ) b/c some of the pledgees skip out during the sorority's Formal.
prayerfull
08-20-2002, 01:27 PM
Pledging NO-NO #1 - - Leaving a sorority function because you need a DRINK.
Pledging NO-NO #2 - - Leaving a sorority function to go to a STRIP CLUB.
Pledging NO-NO #3 - - Wearing sunglasses to a formal sorority function....inappropriate attire!!!
Pledging NO-NO #4 - - Talking LOUD and acting PISSY DRUNK during the presentations/speaker at a sorority function.
Pledging NO-NO #5 - - Deciding the the hotel that the big sisters selected wasn't "good enough" for you and moving to a new hotel away from everyone else.
I was actually starting to like Mara and Jordan a little bit, but lost every bit of the tiny bit of respect I had for them when they walked out of the sorority formal to go to a STRIP CLUB. Plus, those heffas had the nerve to change hotels because the one the sisters had chosen wasn't up to their "standards".
I have absolutely NO RESPECT for Candace and Amanda in the first place...but was like Awww Heeeellllll Naaawww when they got up in the middle of the presentation and walked out to go get DRINKS.....can you say "TRAILER PARK TRASH"!
pinkey08
08-20-2002, 01:30 PM
It looks like next week some of the pledges are going to get the boot. They were being really disrepectful on last night's show.
CrucialCrimson
08-20-2002, 03:02 PM
I'm not in a NPC org so I don't fully understand the Big Sis/Lil Sis relationship but I couldn't understand how none of them had been "pulled aside" before or during the event so that everyone is clear on expecations - we don't have "formals" during the process but I wish a "special" of mine would have ever shown her behind like they did!! They probably should have sucked it up and just changed rooms and not hotels, but the big sisters shouldn't expect a whole lot of unity from the six girls they have segregated from the rest of the pledge class.
SeriousAKA
08-20-2002, 05:58 PM
The chicks feelings were really hurt that Mara nad Jordan changed hotels and I don't blame her! True, the hotel probably wasn't the best but if that's where everyone was, that's where I would be!
Leaving the Formal = Getting kicked off line (can I say that?). The audicity of them to leave. Now if Jordan had left becasue she was upset over her Nana and Mara went with her, that is understandable but to go to a strip club? No respect!!!! For Amanda and Candance to thnk it was ok to tell that they went to a Club is ridiculus!!
Every episode I watch makes me sadder and sadder for the sorority becasue I believe that this org was founded for a GREAT reason and these chicks are bringing them down!
9dstpm
08-25-2002, 05:13 AM
I was just on the greek life forum and apparently, MTV is in the process of filming episodes of Sorority Life 2 as well as a fraternity show called Fraternity Life (of course!). This time, it will be on the campus of SUNY Buffalo.
As far as the current one is concerned, the finale will be Sept 9th. You will see who crosses on that one. I think that a great majority of those girls in the house will not make it. I predict that Jordan, Candace, Amanda, and Mara will not make the cut.
Fraternity Life....I don't know if I'm going to watch that. It sounds interesting, but I don't know. If the girls in the original SL acted up, I'm afraid to see how the guys will act.
exquizit
08-27-2002, 12:09 AM
My mouth just dropped OPEN! I'm wondering why in the HECK they haven't gotten rid of these heffas!!!!:eek: :eek:
How much are they going to debate about them not being the type of girls for their org? They're not material for any org unless it is all about hooch-drinking. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
librasoul22
08-27-2002, 12:10 AM
All I can say is OH MY!!! :eek:
Jordan cursed them OUT!!! None of these chicks deserve to be in anyone's org. They are unapologetic, and spoiled. Maybe Sylvia should serve up a round of slaps to go with the one she gave to Jessica.
allsmiles_22
08-27-2002, 12:29 AM
Originally posted by exquizit
My mouth just dropped OPEN! I'm wondering why in the HECK they haven't gotten rid of these heffas!!!!:eek: :eek:
How much are they going to debate about them not being the type of girls for their org? They're not material for any org unless it is all about hooch-drinking. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I'm wondering the same thing. It doesn't take but a hot second to say "hell no, you got to go". At one point I felt sorry for the Sigmas, but not anymore. Maybe if they hadn't been bojangling from the get, these "pledges" wouldn't have had the opportunity to make a fool out of them and waste their time. I just want to know if they are under a contract with MTV to keep these girls.
lovelyivy84
08-27-2002, 12:36 AM
How is Jordan going to start CURSING THE SISTERS OUT???
Wow. All I can say is Wow.
Nappy_in_NJ
08-27-2002, 10:49 AM
OK OK I understand that you are pledgeing and want to get over but, YOU ARE BEING TAPED!!!!!
Maybe they were too drunk to remember that they told a sister about the trip to another club but I know they couldn't have forgotten the camera crew following them. :confused:
The sisters have have catered to these ladies for far too long. It is time for heads to roll. How hard is it to bite your tounge when you truly want to be a part of an organization? These girls are there for the cameras. The members of SAEP seem to have a a sincere sisterhood, they would be wasting their time on these chicks by initiating them. They will just have to chalk it up to a lesson learned.
Jordan has a right be emotional over her Nanna's death, but she belonged at home. When the results of a chioce SHE MADE backfired, she curses at the members???? WTF I think everyone under those lights and in front of the cameras is entitled to a meltdown but come on....
Where is the HUMILITY? Where is the RESPECT?
snuggles12
08-27-2002, 02:42 PM
This is what happens when you let everyone into the sorority and there are no standards. You have a group of girls who are disrespectful and who are liars.
Who was the girl who organized the formal with the long black hair? I was rolling when she was talking to Jordan and said, "I don't want to hear any apologies". Now that girl has a backbone. Becca, the pledgemaster, is scared of the girls and has not put them in check.
I also liked it when of the big sisters said that they looked liked fools during the big sisters meeting.
#7 snuggles
RVA 12/93
SeriousAKA
08-27-2002, 03:55 PM
Not to defend ANY of the girls actions but I did think it was out of place once the sisters had decided that Becca would speak with the girls, it should have been left at that. I also felt that it put Becca in a bad position.
Also, the fact that Jordan was dealing with family issues doesn't excuse anything BUT Mara told them that she was on the phone with her mother discussing funeral arrangements and it was horrible that the one chick sat there the whole time and waited and then attacked and the same with the other chick. That was inappropriate and Jordan reacted.
Now, the chicks need to be kicked out. Period. They do not represent what Sigma is or wants to be. Sigma is at fault for saying let's just accept everyone and see what happens, well, now they know. They have 4 chicks who have no clue what sincere sisterhood is and don't really want to know.
This is why we (everyone BGLO and WGLO) need a process, a real process!
9dstpm
08-28-2002, 01:56 AM
OK, I stayed up past my bedtime to watch this one. Usually I tape it b/c I'm sleep by 10:30, but I had to see the fallout from the formal in SF. I can't believe that Jordan actually cussed out the big sisters!!! Even my husband (who is slowly getting hooked on the show) woke up to see what was going on!!!
And then how are they going to lie to their big sisters faces about not being at the club when they showed it on last week's show??!! :confused:
I understand that you will be upset when a family member dies; I was upset last month when my grandfather passed and one of my professors graded me unfairly becaue I missed 2 classes to attend the funeral which was out of state, but I DID NOT CUSS HIM OUT!! That is an inappropiate way to handle your feelings.
And even though I totally side with the big sisters and how upset they were about what happened, they totally undermined Becca's job as pledgemaster when they stormed over to the house and got in the pledges' grills about what happened. That showed a lack of unity on their part.
Maybe they will FINALLY show some backbone and give these hot heffas the boot!!!!
Did you see the previews for next weeks show?? WTH??! :eek:
AKA2D '91
08-29-2002, 01:06 AM
Originally posted by Nappy_in_NJ
Where is the HUMILITY? Where is the RESPECT?
CHA-CHING! Those are the Zillion dollar questions.
;)
:cool:
DELTAQTE
08-29-2002, 06:01 PM
You know what? I know folks want to say a LOT right now in this thread about that stunt they pulled, and this is EXACTLY why this couldn't have been a NPHC sorority:)
I feel everybody on this but I'm sorry, I've been in that situation where someone died and friends around me didn't handle it well. I would of said that same thing to both of them. But the respect and DEFERENCE is so non-existent here, it's pathetic.
And what's bad is Mara acts like she doesn't know what the big deal is? What What What????
BTW, the real Mara(we think) has posted in the General Forum thread in "sorority life part 1 million".
QTE
violets
08-29-2002, 06:50 PM
Okay, I have tried and tried to avoid getting sucked into this show, but every Monday night I am right there watching the mess happen before my very eyes. I posted a little rant on Sigma on another thread, and apparently I'm not even close to working out my feelings about this so I've decided to intrude on your thread as well.
Okay, this has gone from stupid, to terrible, to dangerous to disgusting.
Their "rush" was silly, the chapter went in very divided on the fact that they wanted to be a Jewish sorority and have Jewish women as members. That division and their subsequent laying aside of their founding values resulted in, I think, a very strange mix of new members. (Although who I am to judge the ones who never, ever are on TV.)
The leadership of this chapter is constantly surprised by every single thing that happens. Excuse me, but if things were going to hell in a handbasket from the get go, maybe someone should get the idea that some true direction is called for. If I see Leah, Becca or Rachel blinking their eyes in shock, like little new born doe again, I am going to flip. Come on! The pledges left a lock-in to drink and go to starbucks! The Vice President saw them! HELLO!? They acted like the sisters were making them do their taxes. Weren't they even a tiny bit interested in getting to know the other pledges with whom they would be forming a bond of life-long friendship? No, guess not, I mean, how could that be more fun than a shot of vodka or a frapaccino?
I cannot stand the way the Sigma sisters presented the house rules and the rules against drinking and drugs. They did so with a wink and chuckle, as if they were afraid of not being liked by telling these girls drugs weren't allowed. Pardon me, maybe I'm losing touch, but drugs are still illegal, right?
What kind of values do the current Sigma sisters have if they do not have the personal werewithal to simply say, "we do not tolerate drugs or alcohol at any time, if anyone is found using these substances within the house they will be immediately dismissed." That is not hazing, that is a standard. And if you don't stand for something you'll fall for anything.
The six pledges that we see on MTV are frightening examples of self-obsessed behavior which they seem to think passes for some sort of "individualism." No, it doesn't. It is not an act of individualism to satisfy your every petty need; that is called selfishness. The pledges act bored at any and all sorority events and are drunk the rest of the time. (Maybe that's harsh but that is what it seems like.) They're sense of entitlement is jaw-dropping. They actually resent having the other pledges in their house! Has anyone mentioned to them that they actually do not own the pledge house? Cause maybe one of them thinks their father put it on his credit card.
The formal, the formal, oh, the formal. First, it was a really lovely room. Trust me, as an 19 year old woman I would have just enjoyed eating my salad and my dinner and been happy to have a pretty dress on at a beautiful hotel. I suppose I'm just a simpleton, because for our Sigma pledges the formal was a dud! The action was really at a local bar, or of course, popular with most women, at a strip club. I don't know about you but I long for the days that my sorority sisters and I would hang around strip clubs paying for lap dances, oh, I'm getting a tear in my eye just thinking about it.
Okay, my post is just denegrating as write. Oh well, that's how bent out of shape I get about this Sigma thing.
I just don't see them exhibiting basic manners. What happened to civility? I'm not going to even touch the words respect or friendship because I don't think these women are ready for those concepts.
Okay, I'm finshed ranting on this subject for now. Thanks for giving me the room.
evaclear04
08-29-2002, 08:52 PM
I finally got the pleasure or displeasure of viewing the show. All I kept think was i badly i wanted to jump through the TV and yell "*edited*":mad: I can't believe the nerve of these young ladies ("ladies" is used very loosely). Where is the respect? The interest? The reverence? Before i was blessed with AKA, there was no way I was going to leave any event to go to a strip club(?!?!). If there is one thing that i learned was that you are only as strong as your weakest link. The Sigma's need to really take that saying to heart when looking at these prospects.
SeriousAKA
08-29-2002, 09:25 PM
Which one is Mara?
Nappy_in_NJ
08-29-2002, 10:00 PM
This is Mara...
http://www.mtv.com/onair/sorority_life/pledges/images/pic_mara_main.jpg
DELTAQTE
09-02-2002, 04:34 AM
Originally posted by evaclear04
I finally got the pleasure or displeasure of viewing the show. All I kept think was i badly i wanted to jump through the TV and yell "EVERYBODY GET IN THE CUT":mad: I can't believe the nerve .
http://www.plauder-smilies.com/rofl.gif
Eva you den said a mouthful!!!
QTE
SeriousAKA
09-02-2002, 10:59 AM
I meant to say I want to know who Mara is that you think posted so I can read her comments.
DELTAQTE
09-03-2002, 04:27 AM
look on page 14 or 15 in "sorority life part 1 million" and the girl's name is "pledgemarasl" she started posting to us and she said basicallly she can't prove it jto us and she's been answering the questions pretty good, but who knows if it's her?
QTE
SeriousAKA
09-03-2002, 12:11 PM
How dare those girls think they have the RIGHT to be initiated!!! What maks them think they've done ANYTHING to deseve to bne apart of the sisterhood?
I wish I coulda gone to Vegas during my days!!!
prayerfull
09-03-2002, 01:31 PM
Kudos to the members of SAEP that suggested a "selection" process (hello...y'all should have thought about that before Rush) for deciding who among the pledge class should or should NOT be initiated. Kudos to those members who also suggested that the pledges who would not be initiated could opt to pledge for another semester...to prove themselves worthy. (LMAO at the possibility of a them having a 1 year pledge process)
Boo to the members of SAEP who voted against the selection process, citing that they didn't want to be a "selective" type of sorority.
LMAO of at the pledges who went to Vegas and were actually "surprised" and upset that there was a possibility that they would not be iniated.
librasoul22
09-03-2002, 02:47 PM
I was expecting more from this show. Hello? Drama? None really.
I see 4 of the house girls actually sticking with it but Jordan is a definite de-pledge. Sucks cause I like Jordan the most, but oh well. Sure to be drama around that! Like her mama said...
What? Dede got air time??
Ok, how about during the sisters' meeting, MTV showed that one chick talking about how she regretted the "whole thing" and "it" sounded like a great idea at first, but now "it" is a mess? How about I think that she meant letting MTV in their process? How about MTV left that part out, LOL?
I loved this series, but I don't think a second one will be as good. Everyone will know what to expect, and MTV obviously has their own motives. And goodness gracious, if MTV can find things that these girls HAVEN'T done...:eek:
snuggles12
09-03-2002, 07:52 PM
I loved the MTV all expense paid vacation at Caesars. That penthouse was nice.
DeTeRm1NaT1on
09-03-2002, 09:05 PM
From the preview of next week's show, it looks like Jordan doesn't go through with it. Did you notice her yelling at Amanda, and asking her why she wanted to be apart of Sigma? :eek:
IMHO, some of the girls in the house never really showed any type of TRUE interest in the sorority. To them, it was probably just something to do.
lovelyivy84
09-04-2002, 01:31 AM
ACCORDING to website info, in the sequel to Sorority Life (which actually becomes two shows- Sorority and Fraternity Life) MTV has reserved the right to PICK THE PLEDGES
:eek: :eek: http://www.plaudersmilies.de/screams.gifhttp://www.plaudersmilies.de/splat.gif
I am just shocked and appalled. They're doing it for a house, but ultimately it will NOT be worth it- the kind of disunity that pledges picked by MTV would foster could possibly, heck PROBABLY destroy the chapter.
prayerfull
09-10-2002, 01:39 PM
What an absolute shame on Mara and Jordon for waiting until the very last second to stand up and make those dumb a$$ speeches about not going through with initiation. I caught the part where Becca said that Jordan had just called her cell and was on her way to take the test in time...so Becca was expecting her to go through with it. That mess was PREMEDITATED!
Pauli is my girl. I could kick it with her anyday! She had me LMAO when she was sipping on her soda listening to Mara and Jordan. She was like "Boo Losers...Be Gone".
I'm glad this whole thing is over. Candace signed up to be on the Rush committee....might be good for her to get a taste of her own medicine.
One more thing...WTF is up with the pledges and sisters that were wearing PANTS to the initiation ritual? Ever heard of CONSERVATIVE BLACK DRESS?
I hate to say it, but I would not be surprised if Candace got drunk one night and spilled all of SAEP's secrets and rituals.
RedefinedDiva
09-10-2002, 05:39 PM
The entire last episode was a set up. Jordan didn't want to do it from the beginning. She just wanted to be on TV. It was sad how she was trying to pressure Amanda to drop or "de-pledge." She just wants to seem like the leader and gather all these little followers.
It is really dumb that they went through all the dramatics at the induction. I understand not wanting to be a part of something that never made you feel welcome, but I wouldn't walk up in INDUCTION and then be like, "Oh, I have been played and dissed for the whole quarter, but tonight was the right time to reject this sorority." They never did anything wrong to the pledges. If you look at the first few episodes, Jordan went in there with the attitude that she never "conforms" and "rules are made to be bent/broken." I am glad she didn't go over.
I am glad that Amanda did what AMANDA wanted to do and that was go through with it. I am happy for all of them. Maybe they'll see how it is now that they are in. I know that Jordan is really going to feel bad when Amanda is hanging with her new sisters.
skeeliteful
09-10-2002, 07:48 PM
Originally posted by lovelyivy84
ACCORDING to website info, in the sequel to Sorority Life (which actually becomes two shows- Sorority and Fraternity Life) MTV has reserved the right to PICK THE PLEDGES
:eek: :eek: http://www.plaudersmilies.de/screams.gifhttp://www.plaudersmilies.de/splat.gif
I am just shocked and appalled. They're doing it for a house, but ultimately it will NOT be worth it- the kind of disunity that pledges picked by MTV would foster could possibly, heck PROBABLY destroy the chapter.
Was this info on www.mtv.com? Do you know if it will be the same sorority or will it be a different sorority?
sharpstyle
09-11-2002, 12:44 PM
Originally posted by RedefinedDiva
The entire last episode was a set up. Jordan didn't want to do it from the beginning. She just wanted to be on TV. It was sad how she was trying to pressure Amanda to drop or "de-pledge." She just wants to seem like the leader and gather all these little followers.
It is really dumb that they went through all the dramatics at the induction. I understand not wanting to be a part of something that never made you feel welcome, but I wouldn't walk up in INDUCTION and then be like, "Oh, I have been played and dissed for the whole quarter, but tonight was the right time to reject this sorority." They never did anything wrong to the pledges. If you look at the first few episodes, Jordan went in there with the attitude that she never "conforms" and "rules are made to be bent/broken." I am glad she didn't go over.
I am glad that Amanda did what AMANDA wanted to do and that was go through with it. I am happy for all of them. Maybe they'll see how it is now that they are in. I know that Jordan is really going to feel bad when Amanda is hanging with her new sisters.
Ditto RedefinedDiva!
Good morning Ladies (and Gentlemen who may be reading). This is my first time posting. I had to say something because in my opinion this was one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen.
I am not a member of a Greek Organization, but I was truly offended by the "women" in this show. My question is what happened to them that was so dreadful that they felt unwanted in the Organization? I admit I missed a few shows, however, every time I did see the show, they were all drunk and falling all over each other. The only things I did see them do was move some rocks and make glittery posters!?!
The Members of the Sigma were [in my eyes] EXTREMELY lenient with them and tolerated quite a bit of nonsense that others would not. Not once did I see any of the pledges [of those in the house] discussing the Organization, why they wanted to be members of Sigma or what they had to offer the Sorority.
I was angry for Becca and the other Members when the "pledges" sat at the Sorority's Formal with their sunglasses on; then had the nerve to walk out to get MORE drinks and lap dances because it was too long and they were BORED! WTF?!? :mad: That was utter disrespect not to mention down right TACKY.
And to top it off...Jordan and Mara got dressed, put on a game face and actually showed up at the initiation when they KNEW they no intentions of going through with it. They put a cloud over the Initiation for all the other young women who truly wanted to be there.
I agree... they only wanted to be on television. I hope they see how stupid they look.
Off the soap box now...LOL
Everyone try have a wonderful day despite of the todays date now represents. :(
GOD Bless America - We Will Never Forget
:mad: :mad: :( :( :(
ykimber
02-08-2003, 02:25 PM
Sorority Life 1 Reunion Show
The cast of Sorority Life 1 is back and ready to voice more “concerns” at the Sorority Life Reunion. See what Jordan and Mara have been up to since they decided not to go through with initiation and find out what Candice, Amanda and Dede have to say about the joys of Sigma sisterhood.
The Sorority Life Reunion airs Saturday, February 15 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Sorority Life 2 Premieres Wednesday, February 26 at 10:00 p.m. ET.
This season, Sorority Life 2 features the Delta Xi Omega sorority from the University of Buffalo ("DZO" for short). The DZOs are a local sorority in Buffalo. They were founded in 1988 by 13 women at the University of Buffalo. The founding sisters decided that being a local scorority, rather than a national one, would give the organization the freedom to develop as the founders envisioned it. The DZOs strive to achieve strong school spirit, enchance their academics, help women to obtain their goals, be involved in community work and the establish life-long ties.
There is actually a black girl in this sorority!
Meet Lafonya (http://www.mtv.com/onair/sorority_life/season2/meet_the_sisters/index.jhtml?choose=Lafonya)
Gina1201
02-08-2003, 02:55 PM
I see one of the girls in DZO is from my area. This should be interesting to say the least.
There is also an AfAm pledging on Fraternity Life.
http://www.mtv.com/onair/fraternity_life/season1/meet_the_rushees/images/Steve.jpg
Steve
Year: Junior
Major: Math and Economics
Hometown: Valley Stream, NY (Long Island)
Reason for Wanting to Join: "Connections, curiosity and my friends recommended it."
RedefinedDiva
02-08-2003, 07:56 PM
As for Lafonya, :confused: ?
And Steve... who are his "friends" that encouraged him to pledge this fratenity, Clarence Thomas and Colin Powell?
NOWorNEVER
02-08-2003, 08:21 PM
Originally posted by RedefinedDiva
As for Lafonya, :confused: ?
And Steve... who are his "friends" that encouraged him to pledge this fratenity, Clarence Thomas and Colin Powell?
LOL!!
I have a feelin' Lafonya is just tryin to get on TV...but I could be wrong. We'll see.
lovelyivy84
02-09-2003, 12:06 PM
Originally posted by NOWorNEVER
LOL!!
I have a feelin' Lafonya is just tryin to get on TV...but I could be wrong. We'll see.
Come on now let's not judge. She is not rushing she is an actual sister so she clearly has her reasons. I guess her sisters are her peoples.
Steeltrap
02-09-2003, 01:16 PM
Originally posted by RedefinedDiva
As for Lafonya, :confused: ?
And Steve... who are his "friends" that encouraged him to pledge this fratenity, Clarence Thomas and Colin Powell?
I'm sort of chuckling, because I like Gen. Powell and loathe Justice Thomas.
But speaking as a member of an NPHC organization, not everyone is cut out to be an NPHC sorority woman or fraternity man. So I am not offended if a kid such as Steve chooses to "rush" a local w/o any cultural connections.
As an aside, people like Steve and Lafonya aren't all that uncommon. Thanks to integration and open housing laws, you have a cohort of kids like them who are raised (in Steve's case) in areas which are 10 percent AfAm or less.
I may watch this show, although I'm far too old to be MTV's target demographic. :rolleyes: :p
RedefinedDiva
02-10-2003, 11:47 PM
Originally posted by Steeltrap
As an aside, people like Steve and Lafonya aren't all that uncommon. Thanks to integration and open housing laws, you have a cohort of kids like them who are raised (in Steve's case) in areas which are 10 percent AfAm or less.
I feel you on that because this discussion was started before. I guess I can't relate because I have such a strong sense of pride in my race that I don't know if I could NOT join orgs. and the like that were established for us, by us. That's all. But if it's cool with them....
Peace
02-11-2003, 12:11 PM
Originally posted by RedefinedDiva
As for Lafonya, :confused: ?
And Steve... who are his "friends" that encouraged him to pledge this fratenity, Clarence Thomas and Colin Powell?
But you know, is it really any different from the white members of BGLO's? Is it the person who joins an organization of another race confused, or the persons who voted them in, or does it really matter? I personally would not join an organization whose race is predominately different from mine.
Steeltrap
02-11-2003, 12:27 PM
Originally posted by RedefinedDiva
I feel you on that because this discussion was started before. I guess I can't relate because I have such a strong sense of pride in my race that I don't know if I could NOT join orgs. and the like that were established for us, by us. That's all. But if it's cool with them....
Well, I feel much the same. I was one of these kids who didn't necessarily grow up in a black milieu and even as an adult, don't completely have stereotypically black interests, but I love the idea of being in something positive and constructive for us, by us. :)
AKA2D '91
03-06-2003, 10:07 AM
has anyone been watching?
Gina1201
03-06-2003, 10:10 AM
Yes, I watched last night. To me, this seems to be better than Sorority Life One. Fraternity Life is also very interesting. I can't believe that one guy tried to pledge after already being in a fraternity somewhere else. Next week, it looks like there is even MORE drama ahead.
beauty_6049
03-06-2003, 02:46 PM
Ok, I watched some episodes of the MTV show and it kind of surprised me how the "rushees"bassically disregarded all rules and regulations that their "big sisters" gave them. The show, in my opinion gave a false representation of what it means to rush regardless of if it was a WGLO or a BGLO. I also watched the reunion and I think two of the girls that were previously involved dropped out! I don't think that show gave that organiztion any justice and it could hinder how some girls view that organization. Now, the new episode in NY may be interesting. One of the "big sisters" stated that "these girls should be trying to impress me!" I thought that was hilarious!!!!
royalpinkastry
03-08-2003, 05:52 PM
I watched season one thanks to the MTV reruns & reunion special. I like season two better already. They seem so much more down to earth and real about their "intake" process. It's going to be interesting to see how the girls connect now that they are in the house.
AKA2D '91
03-10-2003, 08:54 AM
I'm still trying to figure out just who you are? Are you still that SF CkretCrush or whatever? :confused:
Then the post in the New GC SF thread about ..."you seem like a great bunch of girls..." or summin'. :confused:
:confused:
Marie
03-10-2003, 04:43 PM
I like the girls on Season 2 much better. They seem to be more selective and have a little more discretion about who they selected for membership. The girls from last season acted like they were afraid to turn people away. How can you be sure you're getting the best candidates who will live up to the principles of your sisterhood if you want to let everyone in?
Marie
crunkone
05-16-2003, 01:40 AM
IMO, Steve is really perpetuating(sp?) the negative images that some people already have of black men.
Tim is an ass.
Nicole is allowing herself to be used.
I just don't know what to say.
WenD08
05-16-2003, 12:30 PM
another bizarre acting Steven on an MTV reality show. he absolutely shouldn't be picked by SXQ. he's way too me-oriented and his violent threats are so out-of-order. he's not needed. and the Tim and Nicole show, :rolleyes: those two get way too much airtime...
9dstpm
05-20-2003, 02:38 PM
They all have irratated me so much, that I have stopped watching both shows altogether. :mad:
Exquisite5
05-20-2003, 04:41 PM
Steve needs to be DROPPED, as well as DROP KICKED.
He is a SUCKA!!!!
Nicole is an idiot....'nuff said.
librasoul22
05-20-2003, 05:43 PM
Originally posted by 9dstpm
They all have irratated me so much, that I have stopped watching both shows altogether. :mad:
True! At least on SL1, we had Jordan to keep everyone in check.
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