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Originally Posted by BetaGirl
I don't know how I feel. I found the American girl's twitters and they seem like nice girls, i almost feel bad for them. I've also seen other episodes and to be honest I did like them. I mean the Americans were good and I didn't find them as embarrassing as most seem too. I do think that some of the stuff was a bit ridiculous and that they did partake in really hyped up rituals and pledge cuts I would say. I like though how the British girls interacted later on and that they do philanthropic stuff. However, in that preview on TLC it looks like they are throwing up from drinking- that's a misleading preview if I ever saw one.
I agree with ColdInCanada11 on a lot of your points you make in the thread.
If any one wants to twitter stalk in true Sorority fashion lol here they are:
@AmeliaSmith929 (President)
@AriannaKjos (Philanthropy)
@DevanLockhert (Social or Entertainment)
@DomKruse (Standards)
@HannahHagler (Social or Entertainment)
lol I get the Social and Entertainment chair mixed up.
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Thanks
I've been reading a ton of stuff on t.witter, tumblr, etc, and I've had a few thoughts. I really do not think that Greek life as it exists in North America would be successful in the UK. I read a total fraternity move column about the show, about how they are ruining an American tradition. (Sidenote- I don't put any stock in this. It just appears like many women have been posting this as a reason why TLC should not be airing SG.)
Yes, my Fraternity was founded by American women, but I am a Canadian member. There are many traditions that are a staple of Greek life without question in the US that are found nowhere near our Greek system (ie. tailgating, themed socials, "grab a date", etc). In Canada, we often get mocked because people believe that things that are common in the US are common here as well. If we had a "Boats and Hos" type mixer (I've seen numerous pictures of the like on various social media sites), we would be publicly mocked. We spend a lot of our time defending our organizations. I think that campus culture (particularly in other countries and continents) needs to be taken into consideration.
The article also said there is no tradition. Traditions have to begin somewhere. Some start in 1851, others 1904, and some in 2011.
This is not an NPC sorority, so it's not representing NPC sororities. Many people say, "it's portraying all Greek life poorly". Well, quite frankly, if you are concerned with what teenagers and young adults in the UK think of you, you've got far too much time on your hands. Even if you do end up living in the UK, I highly doubt that in 5-10 years someone in business will write you off because of a reality show in 2011. There are also NPC sorority chapters who represent NPC sororities poorly (thinking of all those formal debacles last academic year).
A lot of people also seem to think that TLC produced the show
Ps. Just have to say, I'm nowhere okay with the hazing involved in their rituals.
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