Pledged: The Movie

[MReed1081]

wow- I wonder if they are going to reveal some of the ritual secrets in the book- even though most of them were humorously incorrect!

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by MReed1081

wow- I wonder if they are going to reveal some of the ritual secrets in the book- even though most of them were humorously incorrect!

Well you all know my sorority's secret motto now! If I ever meet Robbins I will laugh in her face at her belief that sorority women will give up their ritual so easily to a reporter.

[Sister Havana]

I want to be the girl in charge of the drug room at the sorority house!

[kchaptergphib]

Originally Posted by Sister Havana

I want to be the girl in charge of the drug room at the sorority house!

Oh, man! You took my role! Maybe I'll be the one who points it out when giving house tours?

[Thetagirl218]

I have not read this book, but judging from all the things that have been written about it, I know I would hate it. It took months to convience my parents and family that joining a sorority did not make me a slut! What gain is there from reading a book like that?

[preciousjeni]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[ΑΓΔSquirrelGirl]

Originally Posted by Thetagirl218

I have not read this book, but judging from all the things that have been written about it, I know I would hate it. It took months to convience my parents and family that joining a sorority did not make me a slut! What gain is there from reading a book like that?

Now I'm one to say don't knock it before you try it (with the exception of activities that will end up in immense pain, humiliation, or wastes of time...). I read it because so many said, without reading it, that it was garbage, trash, she had no right, etc. etc. So I DID take the time to read it and can safely say that I do agree that it is in no way a work of professional journalism and isn't exactly a great work of literature. I've said a few times what my main problem with the book is.

I do encourage others to read it before denouncing...I'd recommend the local library. It isn't worth your bucks. I'd be a lot more receptive, personally , if she had actually persued this as a professional journalist would. Had she taken the time to truly examine the Greek SYSTEM and not the drama of the house, I'd be interested. This would, of course, take several more years of work than I'm sure an opportunist would be willing to put forth, as a balanced account would include experience in different kinds of chapters in different regions of the country.

Fortunately I didn't have your problem as my parents were Greeks themselves and were also realists...becoming Greek won't turn you into a slut or a druggie regardless of the degree of sluttieness or druggieness (or lack thereof) in the chapter. Personal responsibility is gone these days, but peer pressure is NOT a valid excuse after 8th grade.

[Thetagirl218]

Originally Posted by ΑΓΔSquirrelGirl

I do encourage others to read it before denouncing...I'd recommend the local library. It isn't worth your bucks.

Thanks Squirrel Girl! I honestly asked because I wanted to know if it was worth reading it. I will take your suggestion and read the book, but borrow it from the library!

[banditone]

I want to be one of Caitlen's boytoys.

[AnchorAlumna]

Since guys are involved, there will HAVE to be a topless pillow fight scene.

[MReed1081]

It is sad to me that people are mislead by such false stories about greeklife-- they are missing out on something truly wonderful! I can't imagine where I would be without my Alpha Phis.

[NikkiB]

we had iniation last weekend, and my boyfriend is a TKE. We were at their house, and I mentioned I was tired from iniation. One of their new pledges got all wide eyed, and in all seriousness asks "is that when you have the naked pillow fights?! I read about that somewhere!" My response "yup, we do that right after the pudding wrestling" in my most sarcastic tone.
his brothers definetely had a talking to with him after that, lol.