Anyone else not really head over heels with their GLO's colors/symbols?

[psy]

Don't get me wrong--as an initiated member (now alumna), I love and respect the symbolism and significance of my sorority's letters, badge, symbols, colors, etc., but honestly, on an aesthetic level, our colors and main public symbol just aren't my cup of tea, and I have trouble finding things with our symbol that I also like on a visual/non-symbolic level. I remember kind of being turned off by our colors and symbols during my COB open house, actually, although thankfully, I didn't let such superficial thing keep me away from what turned out to be a truly wonderful sisterhood.

Anyone else feel the same way?

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by psy

Don't get me wrong--as an initiated member (now alumna), I love and respect the symbolism and significance of my sorority's letters, badge, symbols, colors, etc., but honestly, on an aesthetic level, our colors and main public symbol just aren't my cup of tea, and I have trouble finding things with our symbol that I also like on a visual/non-symbolic level. I remember kind of being turned off by our colors and symbols during my COB open house, actually, although thankfully, I didn't let such superficial thing keep me away from what turned out to be a truly wonderful sisterhood.

Anyone else feel the same way?

No.

[psy]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

No.

Well, good to know you speak for everyone else.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by psy

Well, good to know you speak for everyone else.

I'm speaking for myself. I don't know what others think. Dumbass.

[psy]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I'm speaking for myself. I don't know what others think. Dumbass.

Then bang-up job quoting a question that says, "does anyone..." before your reply.

I quite like our symbol as it is portrayed on our badge (in a stylized/symbolic way) and in smaller doses, like on a charm bracelet or necklace, and I love it in terms of its meaning to me as a member, but I don't think it will be my favorite decoration aesthetically. I do love the look of our letters, however, and love having them around (as well as loving their meaning, of course). I also love, love, love our flower.

Even though our colors aren't my favorite combo, it seems weird or almost disrespectful to see official stuff in other colors, as they do, as others have pointed out, have meaning to us.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by psy

Then bang up job quoting a question that says, "does anyone..." before your reply.

So when you respond you're speaking for everyone too?

You're being dumb.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

I wish that we had a cute symbol that popped up often, like a crescent or a key or something like that. I do get jealous of some of the more common symbols.

[lovespink88]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

I wish that we had a cute symbol that popped up often, like a crescent or a key or something like that. I do get jealous of some of the more common symbols.

This is exactly how I feel. I like our symbols, colors, etc., but sorry I'm not gonna wear something with Teddy bears on it.

My wedding colors are a variation of our colors (didn't pick them because of my sorority, they just look good together! )

[KSUViolet06]

I wasn't a huge skull person (associated it with punk rock and such) until I joined and found out the meaning. Now I love them. Same with nautical/boat themed things. Was never into them until I joined, now I love them and look out for boat stuff when I'm out shopping.

The average person probably doesn't grow up thinking "I love keys/arrows/etc!" but it BECOMES special to you as you learn what it symbolizes for your particular org.

[BluPhire]

I actually find this interesting because on one side you shouldn't join an org because they have pretty colors, but on the other side you aren't a fan of the colors, but love the mission of the org.

I have had NPHC members tell me that before. I understand, but it is not easy to wear red and purple together, even if you add gold!

Or for some actually have the ability to wear their colors.

[Denverfriend]

Pink and green isn't my favorite color combination.
Nor is the turtle my favorite animal.
Roses and diamonds are my favorite though.

I think it's kind of fun to talk about. Doesn't affect my love for my org anyway.

[DZTurtle11]

Originally Posted by Denverfriend

Pink and green isn't my favorite color combination.
Nor is the turtle my favorite animal.
Roses and diamonds are my favorite though.

I think it's kind of fun to talk about. Doesn't affect my love for my org anyway.

You don't like Pink and Green together? Don't let Lilly Pulitzer hear you say that Heck it's all the rage right now. If I didn't love it for DZ, I'd love it for all the awesome preppy stuff that is out. I have to be careful though cause our place has an asian influenced design so there is lots of red/brown/earth tones.

I do like the Turtle, but it's hard to find ones that I like. A lot of stuff is very kid looking or cutsy. I have found some though that I like.

Now on the subject of school colors, I'm pretty picky too. Ole Miss is red/blue. It can be on white, grey or black but NOOOOOO green, purple, pink, etc! I'm not even that big of a fan of brown. We're lucky so I don't know why people wouldn't just want red/blue!!! Heck it's not like we're LSU

[Tulip86]

I like the symbols, but the colors are really hard to combine, and as they don't really suit my complexion I tend to stick to the symbols.

[FSUZeta]

i am happy with ours.

[angels&angles]

I love the wine & blue, and arrows, but I'm not fond of the angel. Angel merchandise tends to either look kitschy, childish, or porn-y.

I'm kind of envious of Kappas, because I find keys/fleur-de-lis everywhere. But I think Pi Phi colors are pretty striking together, and unique.