Petition ABC Family to Cancel "Greek"

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Thetagirl218

NPC has actually started a real petition against this show. If you are interested, I would contact your National HQ, thats where I found out about it.

Really? This is just silly.

If nothing else, this will help get kids interested in greek life who otherwise might not have given it a thought. Most kids are smart enough to know that what is depicted on television is fictional. If we're clear about our organizational culture during recruitment, most kids will be just fine.

If public perception about GLOs changes due to some show on ABC Family, then it's clear that we're not doing enough on our own to positively affect our public image on our own.

I really think this is a mistake. By giving this show any attention whatsoever, we simply help to make it more relevant.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Kevin

If public perception about GLOs changes due to some show on ABC Family, then it's clear that we're not doing enough on our own to positively affect our public image on our own.

The Medical profession sure didn't take a hit after Scrubs started (although my aunt, who has been an RN for 30 years swears that it's more realistic than any other "medical" program)....I think of this the same way.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Kevin

I really think this is a mistake. By giving this show any attention whatsoever, we simply help to make it more relevant.

And the protesting groups risk making themselves look like they're riding on a very high horse. That's how it will be perceived and reported -- if anyone notices to begin with.

[aopinthesky]

I watched the first episode and I wouldn't say that it has risen to the level of an all out protest - yet. After Sorority Life, this is a cake-walk.

[33girl]

I think a lot of people got interested in sororities after Sorority Life because they WEREN'T the stereotype a lot of people had of sororities.

at any rate....

NPC certainly does seem to be speaking on behalf of all of its members a heck of a lot lately - even if all the members don't hold the same opinion. Just saying is all.

[SWTXBelle]

I haven't seen any coverage of the NPC letter, so I imagine it's really somewhat of a non-issue as far as influencing public opinion.
Compared to the Depauw debacle, this is nothing. And I hope and pray that most of THAT is behind us.

[alrphimu]

i love this show. so many things about it are so on-the-money right....and then there is just enough stretch that it is hilarious.

[kdonline]

I don't see what the big deal is. The show is MUCH better than I thought it would be.

Besides, this show won't last more than 2 seasons, if that much. How many more storylines can they think of that are "greek" before they rehash?

[TSteven]

Tri Delta's response to the new TV series "GREEK."

GREEK TV Series - July 9
Tri Delta's response to ABC Family's new show, "GREEK."

Since early this year, we have been in close contact with entertainment reporters and producers of the upcoming "GREEK" series, and have offered Tri Delta as a resource for future story lines and segment plots that are more positive and representative of the Tri Delta sorority experience. We know that many of you have seen promotional trailers for the series, have visited the "Virtual Rush" show Web site, or have heard about the show through word-of-mouth. As a proactive organization, Tri Delta Executive Office staff and our PR firm are closely monitoring the marketing of the show and will track the topics covered in each episode, and are prepared and ready to respond as necessary.

~And this

GREEK TV Series - July 10
Fraternity President Michelle Shimberg shares her thoughts on the pilot episode of "GREEK."

After viewing the pilot episode of “Greek”, Fraternity President Michelle Shimberg shared brief thoughts with members of the press. An experpt is included below.

"'Greek' may make for good TV, but it's a far cry from reality for the vast majority of our members. Women who participate in that kind of superficial and 'mean girl' behavior are totally missing out on the true sorority experience."

Tri Delta’s Executive Office staff and PR firm will continue to monitor show plotlines and promotion.

[alfuzzxi]

Originally Posted by TSteven

GREEK TV Series - July 9
Tri Delta's response to ABC Family's new show, "GREEK."

Since early this year, we have been in close contact with entertainment reporters and producers of the upcoming "GREEK" series, and have offered Tri Delta as a resource for future story lines and segment plots that are more positive and representative of the Tri Delta sorority experience. We know that many of you have seen promotional trailers for the series, have visited the "Virtual Rush" show Web site, or have heard about the show through word-of-mouth. As a proactive organization, Tri Delta Executive Office staff and our PR firm are closely monitoring the marketing of the show and will track the topics covered in each episode, and are prepared and ready to respond as necessary.

I think that is awesome! What I always notice is how Greeks always go on the defensive when Greek life is highlighted by non-Greeks. We have gotten defensive about t.v shows, books, mere references to greek life all worried about how they will give us a bad. We're so concerened about how non-Greeks are going to respond we take a defensive role and allow them to dictate to us how we should be the result...we are too politically correct and are almost absurd as how far the defintion of hazing has gotten.

I think rather than taking a defensive role and allowing others to define us we should be taking more of a proactive role to define ourselves. Why haven't we written our own fiction and non-fiction books for the best-sellers list. why haven't our orgs gotten together collectively to come up with our own television show. Rather than blocking what could be good publicity we should be helping those who are interested in Greek life. If we're going to be talked about we may as well be dictating the dialogue. However, I do not think we should completely run away from the sterotypes...like it or not most often there is a slight bit of truth in those sterotypes. why lie and act like we don't party..we can control the diaglogue and show where the sterotype has gone a little too far and show what else we do rather than get defensive and block all dialgue on Greek Life. They aren't going to understand us if we don't share with them.

Originally Posted by kdonline

I don't see what the big deal is. The show is MUCH better than I thought it would be.

Besides, this show won't last more than 2 seasons, if that much. How many more storylines can they think of that are "greek" before they rehash?

I definitely agree. There's a lot of bitching and moaning going on in some of the LJ communities I read (including the AGD one) and I just don't understand why people are making such a big deal about it.

You're right on about the 2 seasons. I watch ABC Family all the time and I can't think of any ABC Family Original Series that lasted more than 2 or 3 seasons.

The show isn't that bad. I see worse in collegian Facebook and MySpace profiles.

[cuteASAbug]

Originally Posted by OTW

You're right on about the 2 seasons. I watch ABC Family all the time and I can't think of any ABC Family Original Series that lasted more than 2 or 3 seasons.

How long has Kyle XY been around? I've watched a couple of episodes because Kyle is really cute, but as a show, I can't seem to get into it at all.