New TV show based on Greek Life

[SigKapCoug]

"NOBODY WANTS TO HANG OUT WITH A PIRANHA!"

[MSUThetaBabe]

I thought it was cute in terms of the story line and actually somewhat accurate in terms of the fraternities...I found the beginning with ZBZ to be just offensive. They took every negative stereotype about sororities and lumped them all together. While there are pros and cons to each house, nobody really talks like that. And plus, they way recruitment is set up now, you can't just offer a bid like that...you could bribe a PNM to make you their #1 I guess, but does that ever really happen? Other than the portrayal of sororities, I found the whole thing to be surprisingly realistic...if they change the way the girls talk and act in the house, it could be a hit.

[Soliloquy]

I thought it was pretty funny. I'll watch it again!

I was watching it with some friends, and during the girls rush scenes they asked "so is that what it's going to be like for you?"

ha!

Is it bad that I kinda hope the greek life ignorant girls who watch this show come into recruitment and compare the show to real life? Maybe even take it as the truth and ask the girls about it...

It'll really weed out some of the competition. hahaaha.

Actually, I take that back. I really hope no one takes this seriously and realizes it's making fun of stereotypes, kind of like how Chappelle (sp?) skits are.

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by Soliloquy

I thought it was pretty funny. I'll watch it again!

I was watching it with some friends, and during the girls rush scenes they asked "so is that what it's going to be like for you?"

ha!

Is it bad that I kinda hope the greek life ignorant girls who watch this show come into recruitment and compare the show to real life? Maybe even take it as the truth and ask the girls about it...

It'll really weed out some of the competition. hahaaha.

Actually, I take that back. I really hope no one takes this seriously and realizes it's making fun of stereotypes, kind of like how Chappelle (sp?) skits are.

But some people will do just that...take things seriously. It really amazes me when people talk as if being able to separate fact and fiction is a common practice. It's sort of like the thought that there is really such a thing as "common sense." You'd be amazed at the amount of people who actually believe stereotypes unless they've had personal experiences to refer to. Unfortunately these people are likely to spread the rumors and stereotypes as if they are fact. So while I do think the show is funny, I believe that the show will further lend to greek stereotypes.

[MysticCat]

^^^ The people who take it seriously are going to be the same people who think CSI is a realistic police/forensic drama, that ER or Grey's Anatomy are realistic medical dramas, that Perry Mason or Boston Legal are realistic courtroom dramas . . . .

Those people already buy into the stereotypes -- they've picked them up from all over the place, and this show will just reinforce what they want to believe anyway.

[33girl]

Some of the inaccuracies were ridiculous (like the fraternities having a quota and one person being able to give bids). I certainly didn't expect the "I'm not gay, I was just drunk" twist. Oh, and some of the acting - yeesh, I haven't seen emoting this wooden since Facts of Life season 1.

It was funny - the way the SNL Tri-Delt skits were funny. However, I wouldn't want younger kids to watch it and think that's really what Greek life is like.

Is it just me or is Cappy really Kutcheresque?

[Soliloquy]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Is it just me or is Cappy really Kutcheresque?

Ah! That's who he reminded me of!!! The name of the actor was on the tip of my tongue during the entire program, just couldn't think of it.

Cappy was some great comic relief.

"Call me!"

[banditone]

The youngster "Rusty" really reminded me of "Jason Melon" - Rodney Dangerfields son in "Back to School".

[cuteASAbug]

I somehow doubt that Animal House got this much negative publicity when it came out.