So is imitation really the sincerest form of flattery?

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZO6jRYUXdo

Those girls look pathetic. I now know where to go on GC when I want a good laugh.

The kicker part about it is, it says in the corner "This is how stepping is done." Now, that's laughable.

Now THIS is the way stepping is done. Thank GOD for NPHC greeks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UL7L9H9qJo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIGeHNDl73I

[James]

Pathetic seems harsh.

Seems like they were just getting into the spirit of things and supporting fellow Greeks.

Mocking them for being good sports seems . . . not well thought out.

Plus you would have to compare them to NPHC sororities to have a fairer comparison. And not a competitive team either.

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

Those girls look pathetic. I now know where to go on GC when I want a good laugh.

The kicker part about it is, it says in the corner "This is how stepping is done." Now, that's laughable.

Now THIS is the way stepping is done. Thank GOD for NPHC greeks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UL7L9H9qJo

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by James

Pathetic seems harsh.

Seems like they were just getting into the spirit of things and supporting fellow Greeks.

Mocking them for being good sports seems . . . not well thought out.

Plus you would have to compare them to NPHC sororities to have a fairer comparison. And not a competitive team either.

To me they did look pathetic, and let me add, utterly ridiculous. I don't think it's harsh, it's the truth. Also why did they steal some of their steps from an NPHC fraternity, or maybe they were taught.

To me, I don't think they could even attempt to compare to any of the NPHC sororities. But if you insist.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fxt76uubWo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4y97uENVF4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rcsjBRDBk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5K1cBBB4fw <--------These SGRhos are blindfolded and are still on beat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTzIOX2ysjs
Like I said, there's nothing to compare.

One more thing. To me, the 27seconds of the SGRho youtube stepshow blows away all 6 minutes of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZO6jRYUXdo lame no rhythm havin' stepshow.

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

To me they did look pathetic, and let me add, utterly ridiculous. I don't think it's harsh, it's the truth. Also why did they steal some of their steps from an NPHC fraternity, or maybe they were taught.

To me, I don't think they could even attempt to compare to any of the NPHC sororities. But if you insist.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fxt76uubWo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4y97uENVF4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rcsjBRDBk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5K1cBBB4fw <--------These SGRhos are blindfolded and are still on beat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTzIOX2ysjs
Like I said, there's nothing to compare.

One more thing. To me, the 27seconds of the SGRho youtube stepshow blows away all 6 minutes of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZO6jRYUXdo lame no rhythm havin' stepshow.

You're pathetic, you know that? This was done for fun, not to compete you idiot. Yeah, I'm going to call you a name because that's what you're being.

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by AlexMack

You're pathetic, you know that? This was done for fun, not to compete you idiot. Yeah, I'm going to call you a name because that's what you're being.

I don't get into the name calling because it's pointless and it serves no purpose.

Personally, I could care less why they were stepping, cheering, dancing ect ect. rather it was for competition, charity or whatever. In my opionion they looked pathetic, and it was comedy looking at them.

[12dn94dst]

Originally Posted by James

And not a competitive team either.

The absence of a competition does not lower the bar set for the team's performance. The point is to do a great show regardless if the show is for the enjoyment of elementary school kids or for a $2,000 first prize.

That said, I tend to agree with PrettyBoy, there is no comparison. For what is/was, my comment still stands, it was cute.

In the context of a step show however, that wasn't it. Had I gone to a "step show" and saw that particular performance done by anyone, I'd be upset.

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by 12dn94dst

That said, I tend to agree with PrettyBoy, there is no comparison.

Thank you. That's the whole point. Everyone has their own opinion on this topic.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

Those girls look pathetic. I now know where to go on GC when I want a good laugh.

The kicker part about it is, it says in the corner "This is how stepping is done." Now, that's laughable.

I used to feel this way but having been out of undergrad for years and having gone to different types of events, it's not that serious anymore and I have a different take. But I completely understand where you're coming from and felt that way a few years ago.

I think they looked cute. I like KKGs and I don't expect much of them in terms of party strolls and stepping. So they did very well, considering. And they actually cared enough to put forth a lot of effort.

Was this Derby Days? I absolutely love that event.

I don't think any non-BGLOs will be adopting stepping and strolling and calling it their own. Afterall, many of these groups have had handsigns before some NPHCers were founded but they don't advertise them the way we do.

What IS pathetic is some of the KKGs attempt to "hip hopize" themselves. The use of "slang," an attempt at some type of "accent" and certain mannerisms are lame. That's the only thing that made me go "" They were probably told to do that by their teachers. I won't go into that for a number of reasons.

[Little32]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

What IS pathetic is some of the KKGs attempt to "hip hopize" themselves. The use of "slang," an attempt at some type of "accent" and certain mannerisms are lame. That's the only thing that made me go "" They were probably told to do that by their teachers. I won't go into that for a number of reasons.

I was going to post something to that effect. This is what stopped me from even watching the rest.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

What IS pathetic is some of the KKGs attempt to "hip hopize" themselves. The use of "slang," an attempt at some type of "accent" and certain mannerisms are lame. That's the only thing that made me go "" They were probably told to do that by their teachers. I won't go into that for a number of reasons.

And that is what bothered me about the whole thing. But yeah, that's a whole 'nother discussion.

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

And that is what bothered me about the whole thing. But yeah, that's a whole 'nother discussion.

Exactly. I was going to say something about that too, but that is another discussion.

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

I think they looked cute.

No they didn't, especially having the black dude as part of the act to make them look more hip. That didn't help, that just made them look even more pathetic to me.

Then, whoever the joker was who put this on youtube had the nerve to say "This is how stepping is done." Probably a member who was trying to say something, but didn't.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

As long as some other GC members (IFC) can make comments about us, then I can make comments about your glos.

Greek unity? White and black greeks are still largely segregated, which was started by IFC and NPC glos. It's 2007 and you still practice this. Why?

Who is the YOU and what is the THIS. Neither I nor my chapter discriminated among members or PNMs based on their race. My organization makes it a policy not to discriminate based on race. I don't deny there are racist members of my organization, but I haven't met one, and I wouldn't let it slide if I did. Events that bring all organizations together are designed specifically to prevent/mitigate/resolve the separation of the NPC and IFC and the NPHC. Honestly, the most common complaint I hear is that XYZ invited the D9 groups to participate but got no response. So, to do what you did: Why are YOU still doing THIS? It's not that simple is it?


[QUOTE=PrettyBoy;1526164]No they didn't, especially having the black dude as part of the act to make them look more hip. That didn't help, that just made them look even more pathetic to me.

/QUOTE] Odds are he was one of their coaches.

[PrettyBoy]

[quote=Drolefille;1526179]Who is the YOU and what is the THIS. Neither I nor my chapter discriminated among members or PNMs based on their race. My organization makes it a policy not to discriminate based on race. I don't deny there are racist members of my organization, but I haven't met one, and I wouldn't let it slide if I did. Events that bring all organizations together are designed specifically to prevent/mitigate/resolve the separation of the NPC and IFC and the NPHC. Honestly, the most common complaint I hear is that XYZ invited the D9 groups to participate but got no response. So, to do what you did: Why are YOU still doing THIS? It's not that simple is it?[quote]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

No they didn't, especially having the black dude as part of the act to make them look more hip. That didn't help, that just made them look even more pathetic to me.

/QUOTE] Odds are he was one of their coaches.

When I said you, I didn't mean "you" Drolefille. I meant groups under your umbrella group. Sorry I didn't clarify that better.

I already know your founders judged women based on color. My question to you is how long was it before your organization allowed the 1st non-white to become a member? A long time wasn't it?

Oh yeah, I've heard of that too. I heard D9 members being invited to IFC/NPC events and didn't show. That's nothing new to me.

I don't know who the joker was in the video, and you don't either. Rather he was a trainer or not, doesn't make a difference. The way I saw it was they seemed to have used this joker to make them look more hip. He looked like a damn fool to me.

[Drolefille]

I already know your founders judged women based on color. My question to you is how long was it before you're organization allowed the 1st non-white to become a member? A long time wasn't it?
An article on what happened.
See, I don't deny that racism not only existed within my organization, but within the members who ran it. However, you can't only look at that while ignoring the fact that it was members who changed it. I'm not going to live in guilt over what my predecessors did, I'm going to work to make my sorority better. But that doesn't matter to you, because all you care about is that a handful of women in the late 1800s were (likely) racist. DUH. Living in the past is a waste of time. I don't choose not to associate with people who's ancestors were racist, I choose not to associate with people who are racist. There's a huge difference and that's the one I'm calling you out on in these threads.
Oh yeah, I've heard of that too. I heard D9 members being invited to IFC/NPC events and didn't show. That's nothing new to me.

I don't know who the joker was in the video, and you don't either. Rather he was a trainer or not, doesn't make a difference. The way I saw it was they seemed to have used this joker to make them look more hip. He looked like a damn fool. [/QUOTE]
Who made him participate? It's his own choice. He's just as likely to have enjoyed coaching/helping them out.

(Again, I'm not saying that KKG is oh so cool, just that you're comparing little leaguers to the Major Leagues and you're acting all up your ass about it. )