Sue Heck…PNM

[chi-o_cat]

If anyone is keeping a definitive list of Greek life representation on TV, set your DVR for the January return of The Middle on ABC. I saw a preview last night, and apparently awkward-but-sweet college freshman Sue Heck is going to participate in sorority recruitment (or rush, as I’m sure it will be called on the show).


I’m really pulling for Sue! She reminds me so much of myself at that age. I just hope it works out for her. Please let there be a chapter on her campus (fictional East Indiana State University) that is not the stereotypical TV/movie sorority of shallow mean girls and ditzy pageant queens, and will welcome Sue to their sisterhood.

[amillionlights]

Very cool! I worked at Walt Disney World when they filmed their episode there. I kept trying to get into the shot, but it didn't work out I don't watch the show much, but I'll definitely tune into this episode!

[ChioLu]

Maybe ABC will make it a Cinderella story (Disney tie-in) where the Sue gets a bid and flourishes to become the president of her sorority senior year.

[KerriMarie]

Awww, I adore Sue Heck! She has such a great determination and she would make a great sorority sister!

[navane]

Wouldn't it be awesome if Sue finally got her big break in a sorority?

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by navane

Wouldn't it be awesome if Sue finally got her big break in a sorority?

Wouldn't she be thrilled to see how many people are already crowning her as a Rush Crush?

Maybe we need to send in some recs....

[ChioLu]

Come on!
Sue Heck has very good grades. And, interesting activities:
1) Cross-Country team (albeit, the 'NON-CUT" cross-country team)
2) Wrestlerette

Plus, some fun facts that could go on her Recruitment Resume:
* Was accidentally put on the RIP page in her high school yearbook
* Is a Leap Year baby
* Left handed

[altheafl]

I think Sue would be a perfect sorority girl! She's got so much energy and genuine enthusiasm, I really hope it all goes well for her.

Edited to add a link to the promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QypqWN8fDz8

[greekdee]

I'm really hopeful that she gets a bid! Patricia Heaton who plays the mom is a Delta Gamma and dad Neil Flynn is a Sigma Nu. Since there really is Greek life knowledge on the set, I can't imagine them wanting it written so that Sue Sue Heck doesn't find her home.

I LOVE this show and am pulling hard for Sue the PNM. She'd be so into her sorority -- imagine the story lines they could create. I'm also thinking she might get some special attention because brother Axl is on the football team and has always been popular. Go Sue Sue!

[ChioLu]

Is Axl in a fraternity on the show?

[greekdee]

I don't think so. I believe he's just on the football team. There was one episode where he and his housemate had a party to give "bids" to potential new roommates and they called it Axl Frat or something, but that house has since been condemned.

[honeychile]

Hmmm... Most Popular Sorority President has a crush on Axl, makes sure that Sue gets a bid. MPSP meets Axl at Family Day, they date. Sue is initiated, Axl breaks up with MPSP, Sue ends up fitting in, in her own quirky way.

[greekdee]

I could see that scenario!

I've seen so many girls who were Sue's in high school, but found their niche in college and thrived. Would love to see the same thing for Sue.

[greekdee]

Here are some pictures of Sue's rush! http://images.spoilertv.com/the-midd...4_7198.jpg.php

[ChioLu]

These pictures lead me to think that Sue becomes fast friends with the PNM every chapter wants and they end up pledging together.
With the White Hot PNM saying she won't pledge without Sue so they either: 1) get in Super-Strong Sorority that wants WH PNM and takes Sue, with Sue evolving to be Most Involved Sister, OR 2) join together in a Weak Recruiting Chapter that wants Sue (but didn't think they had a chance with WH PNM) that becomes a Super Chapter over 4 years, with their White Hot Beauty Queen member and their Mega -Involved & Dedicated member (Sue).