Phi Beta Pink?

[Sciencewoman]

The Pi Phi connection seems pretty "urban legend-y" to me. The Pink Parties at my daughter's chapter are strictly sisterhood events, with a Cookie Shine for the new members.

[carnation]

And the Pink Parties have been around for a very long time!

[DGTess]

See this story on the CEO of Victoria's Secret, Sharon Jester Tunney, a DG from Oklahoma.

http://digital.watkinsprinting.com/p...tion/?i=151514

[nyapbp]

URBAN MYTH - There is no truth to this rumor, folks. There is no Victoria's Secret connection with Pi Phi. Sharon Tunney is indeed a Delta Gamma.

And not to be the bearer of bad news but Mrs. Wrigley was not a Pi Phi. Mrs. Parker wasn't either. I thought these rumors were pretty much laid to rest, but I received an e-mail just this week from an incredulous alumna who heard these "facts" as a pledge in the 1970s. I heard them, too, but it doesn't make them true.

Reminds me of the time the Theta Archivist told me that the kite in the opening credits of "That Girl" had absolutely nothing to do with Marlo Thomas' Theta connection. I just kept repeating, "But that's what the Chi Chapter members told me when I went through rush." My repeating that didn't make it true.

[angels&angles]

I know the secret because I'm a Pi Phi! NO ONE ELSE WILL EVER KNOW. It is the main secret of Pi Beta Phi, and we are told at initiation. But my chapter president is being a doody head right now, so I will tell you.

The secret is (highlight to read... I don't want EVERYONE to know)

This is all a bunch of bullshit

[jen0830]

Well shut my mouth wide open!

I stand corrected.

I will inform my 'knowledgable' friend about the inaccuracy of this information. I will also tell my Kappa sister that she can stop teasing me about our sorority alum being famous for "making underwear'. I find VS has attractive sleepwear and lingerie.

Thank you ladies, and you know who you are, for your kind PMs setting the record straight. Also, thanks to those who responded in a gracious, genteel, and polite manner about my misconception and miscommunication.

It is so nice to be informed with consideration and thoughtfulness, and not sarcasm or negativity.

As for those of you who replied otherwise, and you know who you are, ahem... "Need a refill on your Haterade?"

[FSUZeta]

FYI, we have a FSU Tri Delta to thank for Spanx!

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

FYI, we have a FSU Tri Delta to thank for Spanx!

I saw her on 60 Minutes last week, along with a handful of other billionaires, who have pledged to donate at least half of their wealth to philanthropic endeavors (through The Giving Pledge, created by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates). She said she started her company with $5,000.

[jen0830]

This is inspiring. I've read several stories where people have become extremely wealthy from a small investment. Good for them! I hope more of the 1% or even those in the 10% bracket, began donating some of their money to worthy causes. Personally, I pray that much of is ear-marked for saving our environment and wildlife.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by jen0830

This is inspiring. I've read several stories where people have become extremely wealthy from a small investment. Good for them! I hope more of the 1% or even those in the 10% bracket, began donating some of their money to worthy causes. Personally, I pray that much of is ear-marked for saving our environment and wildlife.

You can read the letters from each pledgor through this link. Each letter briefly outlines how the pledgor plans to contribute to society. They cover everything from the environment, to education overseas, to homelessness here at home, to childhood cancer, etc.

http://givingpledge.org

Sara Blakely (Tri Delta, Spanx creator) has made a pledge to help women, especially in other parts of the world where they may not be as fortunate as we are here in the United States.

“I pledge to invest in women because I believe it offers one of the greatest returns on investment. I am committed to the belief that we would all be in a much better place if half the human race (women) were empowered to prosper, invent, be educated, start their own businesses, run for office – essentially be given the chance to soar!”

[Cheerio]

And a Kappa is responsible for making the (old-time) monthly boxes light blue and dark blue.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by Cheerio

And a Kappa is responsible for making the (old-time) monthly boxes light blue and dark blue.

Monthly boxes? Do you mean feminine protection products?

There's a whole psychology to using color to influence purchase decisions. Blue is associated with trust and reliability, so it makes sense if that's what you are referring to.

[piphiangel16]

Originally Posted by littleowl33

I was in Victoria's Secret today and saw bags from the PINK collection with the words "Phi Beta Pink" on them with some silly crest. It was obviously meant to mimic sorority bags. I thought it was pretty stupid... and if I was in a group with those letters in it (like Gamma Phi Beta, etc.) I might have been kind of annoyed. I don't know, it just doesn't seem right for just anyone to have "mock letters", plus it's a company that basically sells itself on sex appeal - not a great Greek image.

I don't know, what do you guys think? Has anyone else seen this? I know there are a lot of threads on the fact that no one needs to be "the letter police", but it seems really odd that a store is selling this stuff.

EDIT: I just searched it, and they've got shirts with the greek letters Phi Beta Pi on them. According to one website, the designer of the whole line is a Pi Phi?

Victoria Secret used to be called Phi Beta PINK because a Pi Phi was the Designer for Victoria Secret. That's why VS's mascot is an angel b/c Pi Phi's mascot is an angel. Phi Beta PINK is a play on words for Pi Beta Phi. And there is a secret that only piphi's know about Victoria Secret.

PPL&M!

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by piphiangel16

Victoria Secret used to be called Phi Beta PINK because a Pi Phi was the Designer for Victoria Secret. That's why VS's mascot is an angel b/c Pi Phi's mascot is an angel. Phi Beta PINK is a play on words for Pi Beta Phi. And there is a secret that only piphi's know about Victoria Secret.

PPL&M!

Really?

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by piphiangel16

Victoria Secret used to be called Phi Beta PINK because a Pi Phi was the Designer for Victoria Secret. That's why VS's mascot is an angel b/c Pi Phi's mascot is an angel. Phi Beta PINK is a play on words for Pi Beta Phi. And there is a secret that only piphi's know about Victoria Secret.

PPL&M!

Suggest you read this thread from the beginning.