New TV show based on Greek Life

The lead girl is Spencer Grammer -- Kelsey's daughter.

She also played Dr. Lucy Montgomery on As The World Turns (for us ATWT fans). I never liked her then so I don't know if I'll like her character in this one.

[jon1856]

In one way or another this show is going to be a train wreck.

However, as we have seen in movies, train wrecks can grab an audience and make money

[babylyne]

I am so tired of Greek media, its never good. And what former Greek lifer CEO approved this crap! I nearly fell over when I saw the previews, I just can't OH WAIT I can believe that all we will ever be seen as is the skinny rich girl with the prada bag and the perfect boy (even if he is a cheating bastard) thats how we get ahead in life right girls! OMFG, I hope somebody out there reading this that knows somebody that knows somebody at ABC tells them how screwed up they are!

THIS IS NOT US!!!!

Sorry I had to rant

Originally Posted by babylyne

I am so tired of Greek media, its never good. And what former Greek lifer CEO approved this crap!

Uhhh, to be honest -- I doubt that it even made it that far to the CEO's desk.

Someone doesn't need to be Greek to know that people like to put the Greek system in a negative light. Someone at ABC/Disney (their parent company) had an idea and judging from the promo pitches it's getting, this show might actually be popular with their target audience...especially since most network shows are on hiatus for the summer.

I agree that the SOLO cup doesn't promote the greatest image for us, but that and the "Virtual Rush" you can sign up for online? That's kinda funny and I think their PR people did a good job.

[als463]

If anyone actually checked out the site-you can "Virtually" rush....If you want to join a sorority you can "rush" ZetaBetaZeta...Read what they write about the purpose of the sorority...seriously....if you guys wanna' really get pissed about how they portray greek life-check out the explanations of their chapters for Virtual Rush....In fact, there are people who signed up to rush these fake organizations on this site....Makes me wonder how many of them will be going through rush in the Fall....if you're an active member and not a new "Alum" like myself-GOOD LUCK with Recruitment and watch for people like this....

[33girl]

Shows like this are Darwinism in action.

If someone comes through rush and says "OMG I watched that show on ABC Family and I was so excited to join because I know you guys are exactly like that!" you can cut them quickly and not think about it.

[guardedbystars]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Shows like this are Darwinism in action.

If someone comes through rush and says "OMG I watched that show on ABC Family and I was so excited to join because I know you guys are exactly like that!" you can cut them quickly and not think about it.

OOOH. Good point! I didn't even think about that ...

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by babylyne

I am so tired of Greek media, its never good. And what former Greek lifer CEO approved this crap! I nearly fell over when I saw the previews, I just can't OH WAIT I can believe that all we will ever be seen as is the skinny rich girl with the prada bag and the perfect boy (even if he is a cheating bastard) thats how we get ahead in life right girls! OMFG, I hope somebody out there reading this that knows somebody that knows somebody at ABC tells them how screwed up they are!

THIS IS NOT US!!!!

Sorry I had to rant

Does not even have to go that far.
Several years ago, SNL had a skit in which SAE was named (i.e. used a real GLO rather than made one up).
I thought that was rather odd/strange and the skit was not all to flattering.

I called the Networks switch board and complained about it; something I had never done before or since.

I also spoke with National about it. I was rather surprised to learn, later, that the actor in the skit is an SAE.