Negative Nicknames - Page 3

Peaches-n-Cream · #1 05-25-2002, 02:21 AM

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Originally posted by aggieAXO
Well put DZrose. I can tell you for a fact that it does hurt organizations when these names are used. I went through rush as a junior and had heard all the names already but think goodness I had also gotten to know some of the sororities before I went through rush or I probably would have only wanted to pledge 1 or 2 of them. Now, think about freshmen who hear these nicknames and don't have time to get to know the chapter or people in the chapter. They may not want to join a very good chapter b/c of its nickname but little do they know that the chapter was not at all what their nickname protrayed them to be. This happens a great deal-at least at my school in the early 90's.

I was thinking the same thing. I agree with UMgirl and DZRose. Those negative nicknames can perpetuate negative images that potential new members carry into rush. Unfortunately sometimes when mud is thrown, it sticks.

Dionysus · #2 05-25-2002, 11:55 AM

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Originally posted by VT Tri-D
WOW- I think this board is a WEE bit too serious for me. I can't believe how many people are all in a huff over a MESSAGE BOARD. I heard of this board and thought it would be a chill, laid-back place to talk about Greek topics and get ideas--- but what I actually see is about 20 particular people that have posted over 1000 messages and seem to get riled up over the littlest things.I would hope that you would at least be polite if you chose to voice your opinions against theirs. In my opinion, this type of reaction to fellow Greeks is just as detrimental to the system as a few nicknames.

Welcome to greekchat.com sweetie!

dzrose93 · #3 05-25-2002, 12:02 PM

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Originally posted by Dionysus

Welcome to greekchat.com sweetie!

Gee, SH80... and you were doing so well there for a while.

Dionysus · #4 05-25-2002, 12:05 PM

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Originally posted by dzrose93

Gee, SH80... and you were doing so well there for a while.

Hey, I'm just agreeing with her, that was no put down....nothing "SH80" about that.

Let's admit, SOMETIMES (not always) GC tends to lean toward the PC side.

On the other hand, I also agree with the other side. There's a time and place for everything...and for some things this just isn't the place...as I found out!

SapphireSphinx9 · #5 05-25-2002, 03:01 PM

I was reading this forum, thinking I'd get a few laughs outta it. But I actually got pretty disturbed by it all. I thought this website was designed to promote Greek unity... What happened??? Let's try this over....

Here's a couple nicknames that I know:

Phi Sigma Sigma-Phi Piggie Piggie (I don't know why... but one of my sisters told me that one...)

Lambda Theta Phi-Grabba Hunka Thigh (my boss calls my co-workers this...)

Ok... That's all I know... But, it's all good 'n fun.

Much love~Beth

phikappapsiman · #6 05-25-2002, 05:13 PM

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Originally posted by UCFPhiDelt
I know this thread is just people shooting the shit but do we really need it? Nobody wants to see his or her group maligned on the site. If I am over reacting, just ignore me. phikappapsiman, I have to admit, I did not appreciate your post. Do you have first hand direct knowledge of these actions? I respect everyone's opinion but do you really need to post something like that?

That's my 2 cents.

First off, my sincere apologies to UCFPhiDelt, to all of the members of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, and to all GLO members everywhere. It was TOTALLY insensitive of me to in ANY WAY cast aspersions upon the sexuality of any GLO member, for such a thing could NEVER happen, especially not with members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and I am truly remorseful and sorry to have upset UCFPhiDelt in any way. Since I PERSONALLY have not slept with any member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity as of yet, I will certainly keep my opinion of their sexuality to myself. I will now only make and respond to posts that portray Greeks in a totally positive light, and will NEVER, EVER, again say anything that could even be slightly construed as disrepectful or negative to Greeks.

To close, I leave you with the immortal words of Rodney King, after the verdict that sparked the 1992 L.A. riots, "...Why can't we all just get along?" Such wisdom...he must be a Greek!

dzrose93 · #7 05-25-2002, 05:27 PM

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Originally posted by SapphireSphinx9
I was reading this forum, thinking I'd get a few laughs outta it. But I actually got pretty disturbed by it all. I thought this website was designed to promote Greek unity... What happened??? Let's try this over....

Here's a couple nicknames that I know:

Phi Sigma Sigma-Phi Piggie Piggie (I don't know why... but one of my sisters told me that one...)

Lambda Theta Phi-Grabba Hunka Thigh (my boss calls my co-workers this...)

Ok... That's all I know... But, it's all good 'n fun.

Much love~Beth

SapphireSphinx... You say that you "thought this website was designed to promote Greek unity." Could you please explain to me how telling each other negative nicknames about GLOs promotes Greek unity?????????

ladybug1116 · #8 05-25-2002, 05:43 PM

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Originally posted by phikappapsiman

First off, my sincere apologies to UCFPhiDelt, to all of the members of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, and to all GLO members everywhere. It was TOTALLY insensitive of me to in ANY WAY cast aspersions upon the sexuality of any GLO member, for such a thing could NEVER happen, especially not with members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and I am truly remorseful and sorry to have upset UCFPhiDelt in any way. Since I PERSONALLY have not slept with any member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity as of yet, I will certainly keep my opinion of their sexuality to myself. I will now only make and respond to posts that portray Greeks in a totally positive light, and will NEVER, EVER, again say anything that could even be slightly construed as disrepectful or negative to Greeks.

To close, I leave you with the immortal words of Rodney King, after the verdict that sparked the 1992 L.A. riots, "...Why can't we all just get along?" Such wisdom...he must be a Greek!

You know, maybe this is just me but I don't think the sarcasm was really neccessary here. UCFPhiDelt did not get sarcastic with you...he just said that he didn't appreciate your post. Which, I believe, he is allowed to do. As it's been said, not everyone is going to agree and people are entitled to their feelings and opinions. Honestly I know I wouldn't appreciate if people were spreading rumors about my sisters... But that's not my point here.

I find it ironic that you ended your post with the "Why can't we all just get along" quote when your whole post was aimed at pissing someone off. In his original post UCFPhidelt stated that if he was overreacting, just ignore him. So if you thought he was overreacting, you could have made the decision to not post a blatantly sarcastic response that could incite more controversy.

And to further add my 2 cents to the thread....it's not a matter of not being able to laugh at yourself. I think everyone on here can take a joke. It's just knowing when and where to say things and perhaps publically insulting someone else's organization (whether in seriousness or in jest) is not the wisest choice. Just a thought...

*Stepping off the soapbox*

EM1843 · #9 05-25-2002, 06:15 PM

Here is a simple plan to keep from offending people with this tread. Either kill it or stop posting and let it die. It's getting so many people upset that it's not worth it and it no longer is even making me laugh like it was at first.

Dionysus · #10 05-25-2002, 06:26 PM

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Originally posted by phikappapsiman

To close, I leave you with the immortal words of Rodney King, after the verdict that sparked the 1992 L.A. riots, "...Why can't we all just get along?" Such wisdom...he must be a Greek!

Dude, you should've been here last summer, it was well.....a riot!!!

phikappapsiman · #11 05-25-2002, 07:34 PM

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Originally posted by Dionysus

Dude, you should've been here last summer, it was well.....a riot!!!

Good One!!!! Thanks, I needed to see that!!!

josh8o · #12 05-25-2002, 08:19 PM

ok i take a week away from Gc to move home for the summer, then attend my sisters college graduation, and all this shit happens...
here is my 2 cents:
GET OVER IT!!! some people like to have fun at their GLO's expense, and others. some people are just naturally defensive toward their GLO. i have made fun of other GLO's at my school---everyone does it, it is ment to be funny. i guess what i am saying is that some people are way to dictative on this board. if you dont like something don't act like a bitchy parent at a school board meeting---no wants to hear it. whenever i have seen these types of post on GC the person who starts it always makes sure to say that this is out of fun, or if they don't they appoligize. some people think that certain things are funny, others do not. SO WHAT!!! we are all different. We all go to different schools, what you may think is ok to say at your school, may not be at another. SO WHAT!!!
now, just to show that i can participate:
ZBT Zero Bitches There
-ZBT is a cool house and we like them. they are our neighbors next year in the new fraternity row. but this is what we say about them. if you're a ZBT and you don't like it, so the fuck what! get over it. it's 3 words on a message board.

the one thing i dont understand about most of the people on here is that this place we call GC is for members of GLO's to come, chat, share ideas, have fun, meet people, mix thing us a little with our differences, discuss problems, etc. why are you trying to censor people? why? please answer me. if you have the right o post anything you want on here, why can't everyone else? even if you don't like it.

FHwku · #13 05-25-2002, 09:03 PM

fraternally:
FarmHouse - F#*k Heads
AGR's - gars (a kind of fish)
Phi Delta Theta - Phi Dorks
lambda chi & sigma chi - pronounced ch-eye
sigma nu - sigma who? & sigmanure
KA- krappa alpha

sororities:
AOPi - A Open thigh
KD - krappa delta
Phi Mu - moo
Sigma Kappa - krappa/kattle
AGD - alpha grabba donut/doojig
chi o- of course...

Personally, I feel we shouldn't take this to heart. Taking yourself too seriously isn't any good t'all. happy memorial day weekend, drive safe.

LeslieAGD · #14 05-25-2002, 09:17 PM

33girl..."pot, meet kettle" indeed, you are so funny!

Gee, SH80... and you were doing so well there for a while
DZrose...yep, I've been thinking this for months.

what I actually see is about 20 particular people that have posted over 1000 messages and seem to get riled up over the littlest things.
VT Tri-D...I was going to leave this thread alone, but I happen to be one of these "20 particular people" that you mentioned. Those of us who have been on GC for a year +/have over 1000 posts have seen many people come and go. Most of the time GC is a fun place, but every once in a while, a poster comes along and has us arguing amongst ourselves. I'm sorry that you don't appriciate what we have going on, but what you perceive as getting "riled up" is just us trying to perserve the friendly atmosphere that usually exists here.

Side note: if you have to write "I hope nobody gets offended by this, but..." at the beginning of a thread, maybe it doesn't need to be posted.

KillarneyRose · #15 05-25-2002, 09:30 PM

Wow, I think this thread is hilarious! I just get the biggest kick out of reading the derogatory nicknames people have for my sorority and other greek organizations!

Hey everyone, why stop there? Anyone have some funny nicknames for various ethnic groups? Religions? How about people with physical disabilities? I bet there are some really sidesplitting ones out there! The mentally challenged? Oooh, what about people with incurable diseases? Hey, they might be depressed about their impending death, but what could lighten their mood better than a good laugh at themselves, right?

So many people to demean, so little time...