MLK Party at Tarleton State

macallan25 · #1 01-25-2007, 04:19 PM

So apparently now if you have a party that offends someone in what I am assuming is a private home, not a University residence, not affiliated with a University or fraternity house, and not taking place in any kind of public area, then you get your photos splashed all over the National News Media and your name slandered by your University?

HOOORAAYYY!!

LPIDelta · #2 01-25-2007, 04:32 PM

Mac--I get what you are saying, but the pictures were posted online by someone from the party. I think that pretty much is an invitation for people to view and respond.

I don't see what is "fun" about this kind of a theme? People making a fashion statement is one thing, but having a party where the theme is to ridicule another culture is just plain insensitive, not funny.

Tom Earp · #3 01-25-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by macallan25

So apparently now if you have a party that offends someone in what I am assuming is a private home, not a University residence, not affiliated with a University or fraternity house, and not taking place in any kind of public area, then you get your photos splashed all over the National News Media and your name slandered by your University?

HOOORAAYYY!!

mac, I agree, but everything has become so sensitized and P C that it is really getting over the top anymore.

If the group in the same ethnic group do something, then it is perectally alright.

But, god forbid if someone out side of that group does anything, then there is hell to pay.

We all have to trod that fine line of being perfect.

Fun in no matter what some think as being fine isn't.

Ergo, the native American and sports.

Soon, maybe it will be the Bears, Horses, Dolphins, Steelworkers, Insects, etc.

DSTCHAOS · #4 01-25-2007, 05:02 PM

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mac, I agree, but everything has become so sensitized and P C that it is really getting over the top anymore.

That's a dumb logic. Didn't you already type this:

It was inexcusable and even though kids today do ethnic cross over dressing, something like this is stupid for semi adult college kids.

I will tell you, that LXA IHQ takes a dim view on this sort of thing.

Which is it?

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But, god forbid if someone out side of that group does anything, then there is hell to pay

Exactly. Does that not make sense to you?

Kevin · #5 01-25-2007, 05:06 PM

A lot of chapters on a lot of campuses have these kinds of parties. I can't believe some of you haven't seen them before. I'm not even sure this belongs in risk management because there's no "risk" to these parties which is any different from any other party which is thrown.

DSTCHAOS · #6 01-25-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

A lot of chapters on a lot of campuses have these kinds of parties. I can't believe some of you haven't seen them before. I'm not even sure this belongs in risk management because there's no "risk" to these parties which is any different from any other party which is thrown.

Hmmmm....

I beg to differ. There's a "risk" of perpetuating dumbassness and tainting what should be an enlightening college experience. I guess we need for angry naysayers to come in a whoop some ass at these parties or for drunk frat guys to commit hate crimes while dressed as Aunt Jemima for there to be "risk."

ETA: Anything that can jeopardize an organization's standing constitutes "risk management." That includes hazing and throwing offensively themed parties.

macallan25 · #7 01-25-2007, 05:15 PM

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Hmmmm....

I beg to differ. There's a "risk" of perpetuating dumbassness and tainting what should be an enlightening college experience. I guess we need for angry naysayers to come in a whoop some ass at these parties or for drunk frat guys to commit hate crimes while dressed as Aunt Jemima for there to be "risk."

For the record....i've seen two black fraternities two different times having "lets make fun of fratty white guys and their lifestyle parties." I think its quite hilarious...........though I would never cause a huge hoopla over it. If they want to throw on some Brooks Brothers, short shorts, and loafers.....drink scotch and listen to the grateful dead......more power to them. I could give two shits.

These guys threw on hoodies, dranks 40s, and ate fried chicken.......its not like they dressed up like the KKK and burned crosses. I could go to a white trash trailor park and probobly see pretty much the exact same things as what are in those pictures.

DSTCHAOS · #8 01-25-2007, 05:18 PM

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For the record....i've seen two black fraternities two different times having "lets make fun of fratty white guys and their lifestyle parties."

If this is a FACT then they are idiots. If this can be PROVEN then they should be chastised and disciplined.

If you are just ASSUMING this theme because you saw Kappas with popped collars and loafers on, then you're in for a debate.

Any questions?

DSTCHAOS · #9 01-25-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by macallan25

These guys threw on hoodies, dranks 40s, and ate fried chicken.......its not like they dressed up like the KKK and burned crosses.

You HAVE to be kidding me. Don't act like you aren't familiar with the stereotypes of blacks and think this is all mere coincidence. For an MLK party, too? This logic is why we'll keep seeing idiots throw parties like this.

macallan25 · #10 01-25-2007, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

A lot of chapters on a lot of campuses have these kinds of parties. I can't believe some of you haven't seen them before. I'm not even sure this belongs in risk management because there's no "risk" to these parties which is any different from any other party which is thrown.

I see these kinds of parties all of the time........from plenty of groups other than just predominately white fraternities.

DSTCHAOS · #11 01-25-2007, 05:11 PM

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I see these kinds of parties all of the time........from plenty of groups other than just predominately white fraternities.

Call them out so we can roast them too.

Kevin · #12 01-25-2007, 05:17 PM

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I see these kinds of parties all of the time........from plenty of groups other than just predominately white fraternities.

Yeah, when I was in undergrad, these were pretty common. There's a lot of PC posturing going on right now.

Tom Earp · #13 01-25-2007, 06:54 PM

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Yeah, when I was in undergrad, these were pretty common. There's a lot of PC posturing going on right now.

Amazing that was not quoted before me!

But, You do it better!!!!!!!

starang21 · #14 01-25-2007, 07:02 PM

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There's a lot of PC posturing going on right now.

if that's so, then these guys should do it at a location where there's going to be a large population of black people.

starang21 · #15 01-25-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by macallan25

So apparently now if you have a party that offends someone in what I am assuming is a private home, not a University residence, not affiliated with a University or fraternity house, and not taking place in any kind of public area, then you get your photos splashed all over the National News Media and your name slandered by your University?

HOOORAAYYY!!

there's been slander for way worse than this. they're just as entitled to dress in this fashion as the news media is to splash their picture all over the papers