Sprite Step Off

[tld221]

Originally Posted by sd1920

I just can't believe how Sprite used the D9 to promote their reality show and selected a non-D9 group. The history of stepping is more than steps and moves but, part of our cultural. Some things should be left for us to cherish! To have another D9 show this group steps, and then to see this performance should've been a slap in our faces. Neither sprite nor MTV will never understand the passion we have for our organizations, but, obviously they realize we will PAID (SOLD OUT SHOW IN ATLANTA) to support our organization! Money that our brothers and sisters can use to further their education is now in the hand of the people who do not represent D9. They obviously DO NOT understand the BLOOD SWEAT and TEARS went into establishing D9. I heard they made enough money they plan a second airing next year! (How sad!!!)I will NOT support this event! I'm still in shock!

If you want to read some shocking results read the comments on you tube under ZTA. They have a lot to say!!!

Ok, youre entitled to how you feel but you know that D9 is about more than stepping? I'd like to think our organizations stand for more. Our organizations will crumble at the hands of more destructive situations. Like hazing lawsuits. Let's talk about that.

Or not. :shrug:

[BluPhire]

Originally Posted by tld221

Ok, youre entitled to how you feel but you know that D9 is about more than stepping? I'd like to think our organizations stand for more. Our organizations will crumble at the hands of more destructive situations. Like hazing lawsuits. Let's talk about that.

Or not. :shrug:

You would think.

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by BluPhire

You would think.

One thing though. We don't have to devalue stepping and its importance to those that love it and consider it a true artform to also embrace what we're really all about. I find that non-steppers and those that could care less about stepping do this a lot. We really can value EVERYTHING about us and not devalue any aspect of what we do by calling it "superficial." It always bothered me that we do that. As a former stepper and stepmistress of an undefeated 90's step team (that's right I said the 90's), who is also just as passionate and even more so of course about serving the community, the hard work, dedication, discipline, unity, etc. that comes from stepping can lend itself to many things including the service that we render. So let's not knock something down to lift something else up. We can do it all and do it all well.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by tld221

Ok, youre entitled to how you feel but you know that D9 is about more than stepping? I'd like to think our organizations stand for more. Our organizations will crumble at the hands of more destructive situations. Like hazing lawsuits. Let's talk about that.

Or not. :shrug:

Thank you. I'm like why are we getting so passionate about a step show! And I am so tired of hearing about the historical, cultural aspect of stepping. So what? Most of us are so far removed from our African roots that we have no clue of all the historical contexts. And believe me there are many more aspects to be so passionate about than stepping. BTW do they "step" in Africa like we do here?

Lastly, back in the day it wasn't stepping, it was performing. We sang, danced, and twirled canes. I've said this before. So let us put it in its proper perspective.

We have bigger fish to fry!

Oh, and as for the comment about the blood, sweat and tears that went into forming our orgs--NOT. Remember most of us were founded at HBCUs. The biggest hurdle was the paperwork.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

I'm like why are we getting so passionate about a step show!

Are we?

Even if there is passion (I call it "opinions"), it is about more than stepping and has a larger point.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Are we?

Even if there is passion (I call it "opinions"), it is about more than stepping and has a larger point.

Please expound. Because for you I do believe that, but for so many others it isn't.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

Please expound. Because for you I do believe that, but for so many others it isn't.

I guess that depends on what you meant by "passionate." Feeling strongly about something is okay because life is filled with opinions that generate some level of emotions. As for anger and obsessiveness, I don't know if it's the experiences of the people who I've discussed this with, but those of us who don't think ZTA deserved to win aren't particularly pissed or end-of-the-world about it. This will blow over as soon as the shock value of it all (which is ironically also why they won) blows over. That will happen pretty darn soon.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I guess that depends on what you meant by "passionate." Feeling strongly about something is okay because life is filled with opinions that generate some level of emotions. As for anger and obsessiveness, I don't know if it's the experiences of the people who I've discussed this with, but those of us who don't think ZTA deserved to win aren't particularly pissed or end-of-the-world about it. This will blow over as soon as the shock value of it all (which is ironically also why they won) blows over. That will happen pretty darn soon.

I equate passionate with feeling strongly about something. Remember I work in social services. Passionate is the buzz word.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

I equate passionate with feeling strongly about something. Remember I work in social services. Passionate is the buzz word.

Thanks for clarifying. Makes sense.

My friend sent me this article. I think it's an excellent example of the passion you're talking about (particularly for younger BGLOers). Behold the stupidity in the comments section: http://www.thehilltoponline.com/step...smay-1.2163798