Urban Legends About Recruitment

[ellebud]

So, I was out and about today in my part of town. As I have said, when I was a young 'un we all pledged the same houses. That has, happily, changed.

So....there I was, minding my own business in a small store when three moms and daughters (and a friend) so four girls were shopping. One girl was headed to "my" school (where my daughter goes), one to the school across town, and the other two, we'll just say the midwest.

One mother, who's daughter is going through where my daughter went through (and pledged), said, "Well, don't bother with ......, ......, ......., and .......
Their pledge classes are already filled. They've had secret meetings all summer!!! They have their pledges all tied up."

The other mothers agreed.

OK, I opened my mouth. I firmly told them that no.....there had been no secret meetings, pledge selection or anything.

What do you know and how do you know it?

She was snide and I was curt. I wished the girls luck, said recruitment was NOT set in stone and they should have a great time.

Has anyone else heard recruitment Urban Legends?