Future Kappa

[jojapeach]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Plus he's a member of Kappa Kappa Psi. Not a BGLO and not in the NPHC. An honorary band fraternity. Ha!

I didn't want to go there, but tell the truth, shame the devil.

I'm kinda bothered that he's in a fraternity at Howard and has to come on a website to ask his question. I don't know the dynamics of Greek Life at Howard, but he has to know at least one NPHC Greek where he could be inquisitive enough to ask that question.

[Sugar08]

Originally Posted by jojapeach

I didn't want to go there, but tell the truth, shame the devil.

I'm kinda bothered that he's in a fraternity at Howard and has to come on a website to ask his question. I don't know the dynamics of Greek Life at Howard, but he has to know at least one NPHC Greek where he could be inquisitive enough to ask that question.

The KKPsi members I know from Howard have (in their minds) honorary BGLO status and act accordingly. They're "known for" wilin' out.

And I agree that while it's cute for a 4-year-old to do the chant, it's less-than-cute when a 18-year-old girl comes to Freshman move-in wearing a "Future Delta" t-shirt. Or my personal favorite, "My Mom's an AKA, and I'm Gonna Be One too!"

[jojapeach]

Originally Posted by Sugar08

The KKPsi members I know from Howard have (in their minds) honorary BGLO status and act accordingly. They're "known for" wilin' out.

And I agree that while it's cute for a 4-year-old to do the chant, it's less-than-cute when a 18-year-old girl comes to Freshman move-in wearing a "Future Delta" t-shirt. Or my personal favorite, "My Mom's an AKA, and I'm Gonna Be One too!"

Not on Freshman move-in! I'd give more slack to a visiting HS senior, but if someone bought you a Future XYZ shirt, then that same someone should school that person to not wear that shirt on anyone's campus.

But seriously...do they make a "My Mom's an AKA, and I'm Gonna Be One too!" shirt? They just say silliness like that, right?

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Sugar08

They're "known for" wilin' out.

Oh. *dozing off*

[Obligato]

Okay...Since the replies to my comment were everywhere, I'll cover them accordingly:

JojaPeach:

First, I would like to express my gratitude to you for observing the interval and number of posts that I have had! However, I do not see how that has any weight on the content of my most recent post. Protocol, deference, etc. through the electronic medium does not apply. Nonetheless, I respect you and your views, pretty lady. Also, in what way was I attempting to re-direct your post or being sarcastic for that matter? By posing a general question? A question that clearly stated that I was not asking "What's the big deal," though you tell me to just ask you what the big deal is? I was trying to avoid "nitpicking" but here you state:

"Therefore, your analogy of preparing them for a future profession that anyone has a right to pursue and expect to be doesn't quite compare to a child already believing that s/he can rep for a D9 org.
So, I can't speak for my soror, but I know I have more issue with the kids themselves, not the children."

Who doesn't have the right to "pursue and expect to be" a member of any said organization? As much as I admire the nine historically black organizations, I do believe that sometimes there are those who may go beyond having pride and elevate themselves to an elite status among their own, similar to those described in Lawrence Otis Graham's, Our Kind of People. I agree that is is "one thing" with a 3 or 4-year old because they are not aware of all the "ins and outs" of becoming a member of these organizations...which was my point! There was no mention, on my behalf, of any older child continuing to do it and eventually start believing that "it" is their own. Notice that my post was in reference to the initial post of the young man in the video. It seems as if you skimmed my post so that you could quickly reply with a post designed for "oohs" and "aahs". The majority (not all of it) of your post was irrelevant to mine. Raggedy skulls, sarcasm, "behind-the-scenes" elements, etc....come on now.

DSTCHAOS:

"Plus he's a member of Kappa Kappa Psi. Not a BGLO and not in the NPHC. An honorary band fraternity. Ha!

LOL. I've NEVER seen an aspirant of any age for that organization. Of course he'd be thrilled if a child cared enough to mimic WHATEVER they are known for. Whatever it is. ()"

You type this as if my membership in Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity has the slightest of anything to do with any of this! All you did was state facts: Not a BGLO, not in the NPHC, and it is an honorary band fraternity. Okay, now what? I am but a single member of the fraternity who makes statements on behalf of myself and not my organization. I am not made by the affiliation. An organization exists through its members, not the other way around. And you are right, LOL, I have never seen an aspirant of any age for Kappa Kappa Psi, HAHAHA! Isn't that funny and sensible?! No. Review your statement and try again, lovely lady. And once again, you state another fact! I would be thrilled if a child were to mimic what we are known for! We are known for serving the college and university band programs.

JojaPeach again:

If you did not want to go there, and you did not go there, why go there now? Because someone else did? I respect your original intentions...Don't be bothered that I am in a fraternity at Howard! Be happy for your brother and that I am striving for excellence! I'm proud that you're doing the same! Truly. I did not have to come to a website to ask my question. My rhetorical question stemmed from the comments that were posted on this website. Unless the authors of those posts attend Howard, I don't see how I could have gotten any answers from HU or the NPHC Greeks that I know. If any of DSTCHAOS' Alpha chapter sorors who are in Howard's chapter of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority, Inc. have any answers, that'd be awesome!..

Sugar08:

I'll have to speak to these members who, "in their minds," have honorary BGLO status and act accordingly. Lord knows that emulating and joining the Divine Nine is every non-BGLO members dream!

[jojapeach]

^^^ Bless yo' heart. I just felt like snapping on you for trying to redirect the convo and starting with a title of "In Too Deep". You made a reference to the convo my soror and I were having. I didn't like it, so I expressed it. "In Too Deep" also seemed to express that you thought that we who disapprove of youth doing fraternity and sorority calls, chants, etc. were taking this too seriously. Therefore, you are concretely confirmed as being out of your raggedy skull to tell anyone they take their org too seriously because you can't tell anyone how to feel about their org or anyone who's doing org-related things without being in the org.

And sweetie, DSTCHAOS told the truth: you're not in a BGLO or a NPHC frat. I didn't say I agreed with her assesment of anyone's eagerness or zealousness for/about KKPsi. Frankly, I can't diss any org because I'm sure my sorority's Founders faced loads of hate, and I know from experience that my sorority is still hated on. So, I'm actually more sympathetic and open-minded in Greek Life, but I'm still able to recognize the truth: NPHC is a lot different than a band org. I'm sure you have a frat or two that are in KKPsi and a D9 Frat, and they can confirm that.

Short version: Stay in your lane. Or go talk to the ladies of TBS.

BTW, does this qualify for feeding a troll? I know he's in a recognized org, but I'm wondering if I fell for the okey-doke.

[Obligato]

"In Too Deep" also seemed to express that you thought that we who disapprove of youth doing fraternity and sorority calls, chants, etc. were taking this too seriously. Therefore, you are concretely confirmed as being out of your raggedy skull to tell anyone they take their org too seriously because you can't tell anyone how to feel about their org or anyone who's doing org-related things without being in the org."

If it seemed that way to you, then I will take that as you assumed that it meant that I am saying that you, or whoever, takes their organization too seriously. That is not what the title meant. In short, it meant that the topic at hand was being analyzed too much. What we have is a clip of a the boy doing a chant. Although everyone is entitled to their opinion, more is being made of the tape than is necessary, in my opinion. We went from watching a clip for entertainment to children feeling as if they are entitled to membership to me telling someone that they are taking their org. too seriously. All of these tangents just take us further away from the essence of the original post. I understand my inabilites to tell anyone how to feel about their organization, which is why I never did.


"And sweetie, DSTCHAOS told the truth: you're not in a BGLO or a NPHC frat. I didn't say I agreed with her assesment of anyone's eagerness or zealousness for/about KKPsi."

I already stated that these were facts i.e. "the truth."

"NPHC is a lot different than a band org. I'm sure you have a frat or two that are in KKPsi and a D9 Frat, and they can confirm that.

Short version: Stay in your lane. Or go talk to the ladies of TBS."

You are exactly right. I stated no similarities or differences between the two. I can confirm that with myself. No need to involve those with dual affiliations. But I will speak with the ladies of TBS...

Short Version: Step down from the pedestal and experience the rest of the world. Different lanes, same road.

Traditional tangent: "Raggedy skull" is actually funny. Who'd ever think that someone's skull would be raggedy, lol. Great stuff Miss Peach. (genuinely)

1919

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by jojapeach

NPHC is a lot different than a band org.

This one time, at band camp....

[jojapeach]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

This one time, at band camp....

I hate you.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Obligato

You type this as if my membership in Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity has the slightest of anything to do with any of this!

It makes your opinion more dismissable and funny.

Learn to use the quote function, for goodness sake.

[Obligato]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

It makes your opinion more dismissable and funny.

Learn to use the quote function, for goodness sake.

Oh okay, that makes sense. When there is nothing left to say, attack other, non-relevant items such as the "quote function," which is nothing more than a quick way to do what I did. I'm in no rush. And the band camp joke is a dud...bring in the Sousaphones... Much luv to ya though.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Obligato

non-relevant

My point, exactly.

I love American Pie.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by Obligato

Oh okay, that makes sense. When there is nothing left to say, attack other, non-relevant items such as the "quote function," which is nothing more than a quick way to do what I did. I'm in no rush.

No it's very relevant, because it is about making your response more readable.

Rolling your eyes?

[Live_Wire17]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Learn to use the quote function, for goodness sake.

Get out of my head Soror!