NPHC Greeks - how do you feel about this?

[33girl]

In the past few years, I've seen several NPC and NIC groups' websites where they make reference to their "sands", "crossing", "line brothers/sisters" and other terms that previously were used pretty much exclusively by NPHC groups. A lot of the time, these are at schools that aren't just predominantly white, they're REALLY predominantly white.

Does this tick you off, or do you just find it sort of silly?

[cuteASAbug]

I'm glad you posted this, because I was looking at facebook photos of one of our nearby chapters, and they take line pictures and pictures of them making handsigns wearing crossing jackets. I just don't get it. Your school has both NPHC and multicultural sororities. If you like the way they do things, why did you try to join one of those instead?

And another note, after going through the ASA group, I have found at least four different handsigns- each one from a different chapter. Why are some of them so intent on having one?

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by cuteASAbug

I'm glad you posted this, because I was looking at facebook photos of one of our nearby chapters, and they take line pictures and pictures of them making handsigns wearing crossing jackets. I just don't get it. Your school has both NPHC and multicultural sororities. If you like the way they do things, why did you try to join one of those instead?

And another note, after going through the ASA group, I have found at least four different handsigns- each one from a different chapter. Why are some of them so intent on having one?

Are any of them the one I sugested of setting your hands on fire? No? Damn.

I've not seen this from SKs but that doesn't mean it's not out there. My chapter had jackets, but, like KSUViolet's they're windbreakers or hoodies, not line jackets.

[cuteASAbug]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

Are any of them the one I sugested of setting your hands on fire? No? Damn.

I've not seen this from SKs but that doesn't mean it's not out there. My chapter had jackets, but, like KSUViolet's they're windbreakers or hoodies, not line jackets.

setting our hands on fire?

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by cuteASAbug

setting our hands on fire?

In the handsign thread, I joked that ASAs handsign should be a phoenix. And to be dedicated they should set their hands on fire. I say it with love, you know that.

[cuteASAbug]

I must've missed that thread.

[James]

I thought this was funny:

White Chicks and Gang signs . . lol

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KKTDRqQtPO8

Originally Posted by cuteASAbug

And another note, after going through the ASA group, I have found at least four different handsigns- each one from a different chapter. Why are some of them so intent on having one?

[kathykd2005]

Originally Posted by cuteASAbug

And another note, after going through the ASA group, I have found at least four different handsigns- each one from a different chapter. Why are some of them so intent on having one?

Not simply with reference to ASA, but several NPC groups have a history of using hand signs, so it can only be natural for them to develop one that can be used in public. I don't see hand signs as something that NPC groups "copied" from NPHC; hand signs have been around for centuries.

[KSUViolet06]

Wow. Not that I don't believe it happens, I've never seen this on any Sigma chapter site I've looked at (and I've seen them all). I've seen chapters make Sigma jackets but they're just like regular windbreakers with the letters, not like an NPHC letter jacket at all. Interesting topic though.

[mccoyred]

Originally Posted by 33girl

In the past few years, I've seen several NPC and NIC groups' websites where they make reference to their "sands", "crossing", "line brothers/sisters" and other terms that previously were used pretty much exclusively by NPHC groups. A lot of the time, these are at schools that aren't just predominantly white, they're REALLY predominantly white.

Does this tick you off, or do you just find it sort of silly?

D9 has set trends over the last 100 years and will continue to set trends well into the next 100 years.

I used to get upset if some non-D9 group did anything remotely related to our traditions. Now, I just shake my head and move on because imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. *shrugs shoulders*

[IncontRHOllable]

Originally Posted by mccoyred

D9 has set trends over the last 100 years and will continue to set trends well into the next 100 years.

I used to get upset if some non-D9 group did anything remotely related to our traditions. Now, I just shake my head and move on because imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. *shrugs shoulders*

I think that some of the GLO's borrow from the D9 because they think its cool and that's ok to me. What McCoyred said.

[frattypalmtree]

i find a lot of this thread to be racist.

what if i said it annoyed me to see african american men wearing polos, driving pickup trucks, and hunting ducks with their yellow labs? i mean come on people. you people need to just let people do and be what they wanna be and do.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by frattypalmtree

i find a lot of this thread to be racist.

So are the Geico cavemen commercials.

Originally Posted by frattypalmtree

what if i said it annoyed me to see african american men wearing polos, driving pickup trucks, and hunting ducks with their yellow labs?

That would be your opinion. And if it was associated with particular IFC fraternity practices that black men in the NPHC fraternities adopted, your opinion would make sense.

Originally Posted by frattypalmtree

i mean come on people. you people need to just let people do and be what they wanna be and do.

Well we all certainly enjoy being called "you people."

[cheerfulgreek]

OMG! lol at the Geico caveman comment.

[OwtLawz4lIfe]

I agree totally.