I can't speak on the IFC and NPC folk that have come on Real World and Road Rules. However, for the NPHC folk that have been on those two shows...I haven't been embarassed by their actions. This is partially b/c they know that wearing their letters on the show, and being EXCESSIVELY (more than a little) ignorant, is going to generate a response from the BGLO community (and possible even their National entities).
However, there's a big difference b/w individual members participating in RW/RR...VERSUS entire sororities participating in a show for the specific purpose of showing a side of Greekdom, hence the title "Sorority Life."
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Originally posted by phisigduchesscv
Okay everyone who is bashing MTV and their portrayal of how it shows all the negative of Greek Life in their shows Sorority Life and Fraternity. It seems like a lot of people are bashing the locals because they have chosen to do the show while all the NPC groups have been banned by their Headquarters that they can't participate.
Personally I think the members do need their heads examined for agreeing to do it, yet think about the things that MTV is giving them. Admit it....don't we all have a bit of greediness and wanting to be on TV so that when we're offered the opportunity to get money, be on TV, receive all types of free products from various companies etc wouldn't you be slightly tempted to do it. Plus their house is being fixed up because you know MTV doesn't even want to show the actually house itself being in bad shape compared to the "Pledge House".
Also, what if you're a local wanting to try to expand and become national without having to merge into an existing National - what better way to get your name out. Didn't the Sigmas install a new chapter at SDSU and they've even admitted they've had other women across the country contact them since the program has aired about bring Sigma to new campuses rapid expansion in a short time without a lot of hard work trying to expand (wouldn't we all love that)
One more thing about bashing the locals who have agreed to do Sorority Life. A lot of people are bashing them and yet these same people turn around and proudly claim "such and such" on Real World, Road Rules, etc is a proud member of XYZ. Or we also see greekchatters saying they want to send in tapes trying to get on these shows. In my opinion these shows portray just as negative a stereotype of college students and late teens/20 somethings as Sorority Life and Fraternity Life do. Isn't that a bit of a double standard then.
My two cents on the issue.
Carolyn
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