Why Kappa Alpha Psi?

[ladygreek]

^^^ That is an interesting tale about how young folx are influenced. Someone else might have been impressed by the Alpha's or Omega's behavior, but you weren't. Yet you were impressed by the Kappa's behavior.

My problem with all of this is where is the mention of what they gave back to the community, etc. I mean really you wanted to be a Kappa because you thought they were cool?

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

I mean really you wanted to be a Kappa because you thought they were kool?

LG, I think we all did. Nupes are just too smooth, and the ladies love us. LOL.

I'm just playin'. "PB walks away from LG, with his head down, hands behind his back, kickin' rocks".

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

LG, I think we all did. Nupes are just too smooth, and the ladies love us. LOL.

I'm just playin'. "PB walks away from LG, with his head down, hands behind his back, kickin' rocks".

I know you're joking but stuff like this is always going to be subjectively based on what you're used to.

<---has never seen a smooth Kappa. Rarely even sees handsome Kappas.

[OOhsoflyDELTA#9]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

I know you're joking but stuff like this is always going to be subjectively based on what you're used to.

<---has never seen a smooth Kappa. Rarely even sees handsome Kappas.

Dang, you must be in the wrong area cuz I gotta admit I've seen some cuties (with mad swagger) around the way....not all, but quite a few....now if they are interested in the "team" I play on is a whole nother story....

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by OOhsoflyDELTA#9

Dang, you must be in the wrong area cuz I gotta admit I've seen some cuties (with mad swagger) around the way....not all, but quite a few....now if they are interested in the "team" I play on is a whole nother story....

Oh I'm sure they are out there. Don't need my approval.

I also lied, I've seen about 4 smooth and handsome Kappas throughout the years and in the cities and states I've visited or lived in. Nothing that ever made me think "wow, the Krappas are some smooth and FINE men," though.

But if we want to talk about being hardworking and intelligent, I can co-sign that for the most part.

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

I know you're joking but stuff like this is always going to be subjectively based on what you're used to.

<---has never seen a smooth Kappa. Rarely even sees handsome Kappas.

lol.

Seriously. This is the thing that kills me. It's hilarious at the same time, but I'll be the 1st to ask, where did this Pretty, handsome, good looking, whatever, whatever image come from? I know it didn't come from our Founding Fathers. I know EWD or any of the Founders didn't say "Oh yeah, and we're going to be known as Pretty Boys too, and handsome jokers". lol. Does anyone know why this is? Seriously.

It's sad when I hear people say "Damn, he's a Kappa? He's hit, he doesn't look like a Kappa." And yes I've heard people say that about some of the Nupes when I was in undergrad. We're about Achievement. Where did the player, good looking image come from?

And smooth??? Hell, I'm far from smooth. I'm slew footed and quite clumsy, and extremely shy, especially around women. I also wear glasses. I guess I must look awkward wearing my fraternity jacket then.

So again where did this smooth thing come from? lol. I'm over here laughing, but I'm asking a serious question here.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

lol.

Seriously. This is the thing that kills me. It's hilarious at the same time, but I'll be the 1st to ask, where did this Pretty, handsome, good looking, whatever, whatever image come from? I know it didn't come from our Founding Fathers. I know EWD or any of the Founders didn't say "Oh yeah, and we're going to be known as Pretty Boys too, and handsome jokers". lol. Does anyone know why this is? Seriously.

It's sad when I hear people say "Damn, he's a Kappa? He's hit, he doesn't look like a Kappa." And yes I've heard people say that about some of the Nupes when I was in undergrad. We're about Achievement. Where did the player, good looking image come from?

And smooth??? Hell, I'm far from smooth. I'm slew footed and quite clumsy, and extremely shy, especially around women. I also wear glasses. I guess I must look awkward wearing my fraternity jacket then.

So again where did this smooth thing come from? lol. I'm over here laughing, but I'm asking a serious question here.

My sentiments, exactly. These "stereotypes" are pushed by members and nonmembers and I'm usually like "" when I see men and women who believe some of the superficial hype surrounding their organizations.

It's funny because I can understand why people would say "he's a Kappa?" when they see hideous or corny dudes living high on the reputation of smooth pretty boy. You know there are dudes who wouldn't get any play if they didn't have letters to ride on (and that doesn't just apply to Kappas, of course).

[ladygreek]

The pretty boy image was prevalent at my school when I pledged. It seemed all the "light-skinned, curly hair, 'cute'" guys pledged Kappa. They didn't call themselves pretty boys, but their actions were such. And since they were one of the three NPHC groups that had a campus house, their reputation was for partying and seducing the most ladies.

I wonder if the pretty boy name coincided with the AKAs becoming known as the pretty girls?

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

The pretty boy image was prevalent at my school when I pledged. It seemed all the "light-skinned, curly hair, 'cute'" guys pledged Kappa. They didn't call themselves pretty boys, but their actions were such. And since they were one of the three NPHC groups that had a campus house, their reputation was for partying and seducing the most ladies.

I wonder if the pretty boy name coincided with the AKAs becoming known as the pretty girls?

So it was like that back then too huh? I just can't figure out where it all came from. It had to have started somewhere.

btw: I still think there's another PB troll above this post.

[357Nupe]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

^^^ That is an interesting tale about how young folx are influenced. Someone else might have been impressed by the Alpha's or Omega's behavior, but you weren't. Yet you were impressed by the Kappa's behavior.

My problem with all of this is where is the mention of what they gave back to the community, etc. I mean really you wanted to be a Kappa because you thought they were cool?

Ladygreek though I rarely post I read a lot of the post and I am always general impressed by your understanding and witty banter, but your response to my post took me by surprise (not insulted, just surprised). In my post I stated this first impression came at age 12 so the cool factor was the huge in a 12 year olds eyes. In order to keep from writing the book on my rode to Kappa I posted were it began. Of course there was more to the decision than the Kappas are cool, so I want to be one, but that is a long story and this forum is not the place for that.

Thank you for your concern in how I made my decision but trust me, it was a well informed and long studied process that brought me to Kappa. But that first impression still stands out in my mind.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by 357Nupe

Ladygreek though I rarely post I read a lot of the post and I am always general impressed by your understanding and witty banter, but your response to my post took me by surprise (not insulted, just surprised). In my post I stated this first impression came at age 12 so the cool factor was the huge in a 12 year olds eyes. In order to keep from writing the book on my rode to Kappa I posted were it began. Of course there was more to the decision than the Kappas are cool, so I want to be one, but that is a long story and this forum is not the place for that.

Thank you for your concern in how I made my decision but trust me, it was a well informed and long studied process that brought me to Kappa. But that first impression still stands out in my mind.

But the question was why Kappa? And all you mentioned was your impression as a 12 year old. So I responded thusly. I was surprised at your response, because I also consider you to be an intelligent, and well thought-out poster.

And I guess I interpreted "start at the beginning" to mean then go from there.