Theta Question!!!

[33girl]

Originally Posted by AzTheta

Since when do we have "babies"? Bettie Locke was very much opposed to mascots, according to everything I've read or been taught.

Since calling them "pledges" is hazing and apparently damages their self esteem to the point that they can't put on their pants in the morning. Calling them "baby insertmascotheres" is SOOOOOOOOOO much more dignified.

Incidentally, not just Theta, but across the board. Then again, this is the generation that keeps Hello Kitty in business.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Since calling them "pledges" is hazing and apparently damages their self esteem to the point that they can't put on their pants in the morning. Calling them "baby insertmascotheres" is SOOOOOOOOOO much more dignified.

Incidentally, not just Theta, but across the board. Then again, this is the generation that keeps Hello Kitty in business.

We were never baby doves or anything, but our New Member educator would refer to us as her babies purely out of a sort of affection. It wasn't a universal term for all of us though.

[ColdInCanada11]

It happens in our chapter. Though, we're not called baby squirrels. I understand it for Alpha Gam, we have sister-mothers; actual mothers call their children babies, so I think it works. I was in no way offended by it.

[ThetaPrincess24]

YBM stands for "You Before Me." It is not part of ritual and has no real significance other than it is simply a signature greeting used when signing off on emails/notes, like "Sincerely." Not all chapters use it and I would venture to say that most do not.

This is a greeting that should be used among members who know each other quite well, not advisors, alumnae chapter correspondence, or those you'd consider acquaintances.