identical twins, different universities, overlapping recruitments...

AlphaFrog · #1 07-09-2007, 12:35 PM

I guess I'm in the group that doesn't care if she's BSing. At the end of the day, she's provided some mildly entertaining reading, and it doesn't change the course of the universe if it really didn't happen. I'm not going to cry if she stops, but I've got 4 more hours here at work to get through and am appreciative for the occasional distraction.

PS...I love how at least half of the visible readers at any given time today have been reading this thread.

FuzzieAlum · #2 07-09-2007, 12:39 PM

This thread is highly entertaining, even though I'm not convinced it's real. Someone from old money with oodles of class wore hose with sequins up the back? Even in the 80s?

But I'm enjoying it, a lot more than some of the other rush threads.

srmom · #3 07-09-2007, 12:56 PM

Count me in on the "keep this story going" list! It is highly entertaining, even if slightly embellished

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I kind of thought she was talking about Texas and SMU (except that SMU has deferred rush), so maybe TCU. And, having gone through rush on both sides at SMU, I can tell you that much of what she says is not far from the mark. I distinctly remember the year that "Miss Teen USA" was rushing. We had a life size cut-out of her up in the chapter room (sent by her local alum club) pushing us to rush her hard. Big name rushees were not at all unusual and it was a feeding frenzy in some ways to get those girls.

(Nice Memory - Every day after rushing we looked forward to the yummy food (especially donut cakes, mmmh good) sent by the alumni clubs)

Some of the clothing she describes would not be unusual either. Yes, espadrills and mexican dresses were aplenty, but there were so many girls rushing from different parts of the country, where styles were different, that you'd see just about everything. I wore linen walking shorts and a silk safari shirt (gorgeous, wish I still had it) and flats (probably with tights) the first day. I'm sure that at some point during rush I wore hose and high heels though. I was there in the early eighties and we definitely wore hose, although tights were really more common. The fashion then was Laura Ashley dresses with tights or VERY preppy shorts/skirts with cumberbunds (Harolds) and high necked shirts that buttoned up the back. It was definitely DIFFERENT!

And I don't dress like that now!! lol!

ClassicBeauty · #4 07-09-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by srmom

Count me in on the "keep this story going" list! It is highly entertaining, even if slightly embellished

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I kind of thought she was talking about Texas and SMU (except that SMU has deferred rush), so maybe TCU. And, having gone through rush on both sides at SMU, I can tell you that much of what she says is not far from the mark. I distinctly remember the year that "Miss Teen USA" was rushing. We had a life size cut-out of her up in the chapter room (sent by her local alum club) pushing us to rush her hard. Big name rushees were not at all unusual and it was a feeding frenzy in some ways to get those girls.

(Nice Memory - Every day after rushing we looked forward to the yummy food (especially donut cakes, mmmh good) sent by the alumni clubs)

Some of the clothing she describes would not be unusual either. Yes, espadrills and mexican dresses were aplenty, but there were so many girls rushing from different parts of the country, where styles were different, that you'd see just about everything. I wore linen walking shorts and a silk safari shirt (gorgeous, wish I still had it) and flats (probably with tights) the first day. I'm sure that at some point during rush I wore hose and high heels though. I was there in the early eighties and we definitely wore hose, although tights were really more common. The fashion then was Laura Ashley dresses with tights or VERY preppy shorts/skirts with cumberbunds (Harolds) and high necked shirts that buttoned up the back. It was definitely DIFFERENT!

And I don't dress like that now!! lol!

I was thinking UT and another TX private school too(smu or tcu), but TCU has always had more than 6 sororities.

But yeah, I'm not sure about the validity of this story, but keep posting!

Ocalagirl · #5 07-09-2007, 02:19 PM

I don't care where she goes to school just as long as she posts again sometime soon. Like I said in another thread, I am becoming addicted to these threads and always want more. I think it is to keep my mind off my upcoming recruitment (though mine will not be as competitive as this or so I believe). I believe you though.

AXiDGirl10 · #6 07-09-2007, 03:01 PM

Unless this is really recent (which I doubt it is because supposedly her & her twin now work at some firm), I just didn't understand why she doesn't want to reveal ANYTHING... time period, location, what her mother's chapter is, actual chapters at her school, etc. She didn't even have to reveal all of them, but just give us a little more detail to get an idea of where/when this was taking place.

These were the only things that keep me questioning the validity of this story. And when asked for specifics, she doesn't give an answer. Yes, she does seem to gloat about herself a lot, and everything seems too good to be true, but I thought, hey, someone out there might have what seems to be such a perfect life. Oh well.

Real or not, I agree, it does help slow days go by a lot quicker. I hope the OP will continue to post. I still want to know whatever "this thing" is.

mystikchick · #7 07-09-2007, 03:03 PM

Yes, the tone is gratingly snotty, but I'm willing to overlook that for the sheer entertainment value. even if it's false, who cares, it's a good read, and she's poured a lot of effort into writing it. so to the OP, please come back and post more, I'm still reading.

But the vision I have in my head of that panty hose with the sequins up the back...

I hadn't even thought of SVU, but wow does that bring back memories...haha, I must have read all of them.

tld221 · #8 07-09-2007, 03:18 PM

i knew this thread was too good to be true! i took time out of my BUSY schedule for it to be borderline fake? phooey! then againi doubt the OP would write all that for it to be "fake." :shrugs shoulders:

(i'm NPHC too so i dont know how "fake" it sounds, but some parts definitely turned my stomach a bit. my brain was screaming "wow, go on and feed those stereotypes why dont cha?")

i actually feel bad for anyone who came in through a big SEC/greek oriented-type school. rush sounds over the top redonkulous and i wouldnt even be feeling it.

with that said, give us more!

33girl · #9 07-09-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FuzzieAlum

This thread is highly entertaining, even though I'm not convinced it's real. Someone from old money with oodles of class wore hose with sequins up the back? Even in the 80s?

I don't know where my post went, but I agreed w/ SWTX that back then you absolutely ALWAYS wore hose with heels - no matter if it was 100 degrees out. Not sequined ones, though, unless you were dressed up as Cyndi Lauper for Halloween or something.

Oh, and as a side note, I realize that going w/out hose is OK now - but if your feet or legs look like a topographical map - put the hose on, PLEASE.

susan314 · #10 07-09-2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I guess I'm in the group that doesn't care if she's BSing. At the end of the day, she's provided some mildly entertaining reading, and it doesn't change the course of the universe if it really didn't happen.

Me too...I didn't get a strong impression that the story was fake (yet in the back of my mind I considered the possibility), but either way I don't care...I was entertained, and would like to see how the rest of the story plays out.

P.S. We had identical twins in my chapter and they had a pretty interesting rush story...if I can recall more details, I'll sum it up in a post for everyone.

P.S.S. To the person who suggested Tulsa and OU...I was thinking something along those lines too. Especially since she stated that Cowgirl Callie was from Kansas - figured not too many girls from Kansas would show up at an SEC recruitment and already know a few people in some of the houses. I'm assuming that this story is unfolding somewhere in the midwest.

WhiteDaisy128 · #11 07-09-2007, 01:05 PM

Well gosh, I feel bad for starting the doubt. Like others have said, I do find the thread highly entertaining and I do hope it continues...I just have my doubts on the reality of it all. All of the "old money" that I know would never post anything flaunting themselves like this girl has.

AnatraAmore · #12 07-09-2007, 01:20 PM

I definitely fall into the category of not caring whether it's true, false, or somewhere in-between... it really is nice to hear about the "dream rush." The majority of retro recruitment threads have been interesting, but by no means perfect. I love that someone out there had a near-perfect rush experience that most of us could only dream about. Plus, I really want to know what that "something else" is!

sageofages · #13 07-09-2007, 01:29 PM

I am enjoying this immensely. I do note that no where does she indicated a time frame (ie, 80's). I too am inclined to believe Oklahoma, Texas etc. Two reasons..."Cowgirl" is from Kansas and a number of her favorite resorts are in the west.

Although she mentions lifts and throws in cheerleading, I am inclined to think it is earlier than the 80's. Just because she mentions current movies etc, doesn't mean she is still fresh out of college.

Her story telling is definitely developed...and the way she describes her mother, feels like mom was more a product of the 40's or 50's.

Either way...any way...whichever way....keep the story coming!

Faith4Keep · #14 07-09-2007, 01:31 PM

I agree- on with the story!!!!!!!!!

AlwaysSAI · #15 07-09-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sangers

Plus, I really want to know what that "something else" is!

ME TOO!!!!

But, my guess is that she's done posting. She said in another post that she typed the whole thing up in word so that she just had to copy and paste. So, it wouldn't be taking her this long.

Too bad...I was really excited to hear the ending.