boots to one of the rush days?

Munchkin03 · #1 08-12-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dekeguy

AlphaFrog,

I note that many GC regulars are in their 30s and come off a bit more polished than teenaged undergraduates or overaged wannabe kids, but I don't really think that qualifies as pretentious. On the contrary, I submit that acting one's age and drawing on one's experience seems to me to be a valid approach.

There's a difference between sounding mature and articulate, or "polished," as you said, and sounding pretentious. Also, just speaking for myself, my writing style on GC is way less formal than it is in my professional life or personal life. I'd imagine that I'm not the exception in this case.

Calling an 18-year old's outfit selection for rush "pond scum" is pretentious and lame. Note that the women on this board have offered suggestions but not judgements. There's a difference!

dekeguy · #2 08-12-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Munchkin03

There's a difference between sounding mature and articulate, or "polished," as you said, and sounding pretentious. Also, just speaking for myself, my writing style on GC is way less formal than it is in my professional life or personal life. I'd imagine that I'm not the exception in this case.

Calling an 18-year old's outfit selection for rush "pond scum" is pretentious and lame. Note that the women on this board have offered suggestions but not judgements. There's a difference!

This begins to be a bit absurd. The phrase was "pond life" (mildly negative but very different meaning) and it was my sister's comment. According to the criticisms heard today it seems to me that as she is a woman and a Greek alumna she is fully qualified to make such a comment. It might be helpful if quoted phrases are accurately quoted and attributed to their originator. If the comment seems pretentious I suggest you read a few dozen comments on a few dozen threads by a number of ladies where the phrase 'pond life' would be seen mild and not in the least pretentious. Its all in the context but I would suggest that one should read the original comment before responding to something that was not said in the manner implied.

dekeguy · #3 08-12-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Munchkin03

There's a difference between sounding mature and articulate, or "polished," as you said, and sounding pretentious. Also, just speaking for myself, my writing style on GC is way less formal than it is in my professional life or personal life. I'd imagine that I'm not the exception in this case.

Calling an 18-year old's outfit selection for rush "pond scum" is pretentious and lame. Note that the women on this board have offered suggestions but not judgements. There's a difference!

Does anyone read what was actually said? The quote was "pond life" not "pond scum". These have very different meanings, and by the way, the comment was my sister's, a Greek alumna, who would seem to me to be well qualified to offer her opinion.

greekdancer · #4 08-12-2011, 05:29 PM

I appreciate your opinion and help zekeguy. Based on your strong and dramatic response, I am definitely not wearing boots. Other than that, I would love if the arguments on this thread ended.

AZTheta · #5 08-12-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by greekdancer

I appreciate your opinion and help zekeguy. Based on your strong and dramatic response, I am definitely not wearing boots. Other than that, I would love if the arguments on this thread ended.

Best.Newbie.Comment. greekdancer, I hope you have a fabulous recruitment!!!

Question: What's with boots and dresses? I'm thinking of back in the day when the style was those lace up granny boots and print dresses that made the wearer look like Little House on the Prairie. I'll search for a photo and post if I find one.

Can someone show me a successful boots and dress combo? I bet the boots you like would work with something!

ps dekeguy, take a deep breath. This is not the hill you want to die on.

AlphaFrog · #6 08-12-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AzTheta

Can someone show me a successful boots and dress combo? I bet the boots you like would work with something!

Obviously, some are more successful than others. I also feel like attitude comes into play - like the last example.

agzg · #7 08-12-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AzTheta

Question: What's with boots and dresses? I'm thinking of back in the day when the style was those lace up granny boots and print dresses that made the wearer look like Little House on the Prairie. I'll search for a photo and post if I find one.

Can someone show me a successful boots and dress combo? I bet the boots you like would work with something!

I like dresses with boots. It's a really "young" look right now (late teens, early 20s) but I haven't seen many women my age or older pull it of with any degree of success. It usually looks better with heavier clothes, sweater dresses, etc.

I do wear boots and skirts quite often, with tights. Depends on the type of skirt. But that's the style up here in the winter (when it's -40,000 degrees).

This is kindof the aesthetic I go for.

dekeguy · #8 08-12-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AzTheta

Best.Newbie.Comment. greekdancer, I hope you have a fabulous recruitment!!!

ps dekeguy, take a deep breath. This is not the hill you want to die on.

Second the motion on your kind and encouraging comment to the PNM.

Interesting choice of metaphor about that hill. Back when I was forward deployed in Iraq I came close to doing just that. Caught one in the leg and some frag across my back. I have been shot at by experts with real bullets so being shot at with e-bullets has little effect. Mostly a bit surprised and a bit of mild amusement tinged with very mild annoyance at being attacked for what was intended as a helpful thought. Ah well...

agzg · #9 08-12-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dekeguy

Second the motion on your kind and encouraging comment to the PNM.

Interesting choice of metaphor about that hill. Back when I was forward deployed in Iraq I came close to doing just that. Caught one in the leg and some frag across my back. I have been shot at by experts with real bullets so being shot at with e-bullets has little effect. Mostly a bit surprised and a bit of mild amusement tinged with very mild annoyance at being attacked for what was intended as a helpful thought. Ah well...

Wow, I didn't think the comments could get more eyeroll worthy.

dekeguy · #10 08-12-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by greekdancer

I appreciate your opinion and help zekeguy. Based on your strong and dramatic response, I am definitely not wearing boots. Other than that, I would love if the arguments on this thread ended.

That would be great by me. I'm sorry that this caused so much chaos. It was not intended to do so. But, I would like to offer you my best wishes for good luck in finding the perfect fit into what I expect will be a great and positive experience for you.

MysticCat · #11 08-12-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dekeguy

Does anyone read what was actually said? The quote was "pond life" not "pond scum". These have very different meanings, and by the way, the comment was my sister's, a Greek alumna, who would seem to me to be well qualified to offer her opinion.

Actually, it was "pond life (Brit for 'bottom feeder')."

Sorry, but it was snide of your sister to say it, it was snide of you to repeat it, and it putting it out there gives you no room to criticize others for any lack of ladylike behavior.

dekeguy · #12 08-12-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticCat

Actually, it was "pond life (Brit for 'bottom feeder')."

Sorry, but it was snide of your sister to say it, it was snide of you to repeat it, and it putting it out there gives you no room to criticize others for any lack of ladylike behavior.

Well, there is a difference between what you refer to as a snide comment and such ladylike phrases as 'not worth jack shit' and 'blow me'. I have not uttered any vulgarities or suggestions that I perform anatomically challenging acts which incidentally are not something I would do even if possible. I have been restrained in my responses as a gentleman ought. I cannot say the same for those who uttered the comments to which I referred.

Now, I believe you are male. Am I correct? If so I suggest that we address this matter in a traditional manner. Pistols for two, coffee for one. If that is not to your liking we could always discuss it at a mutually convenient gym.

AlphaFrog · #13 08-12-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dekeguy

Now, I believe you are male. Am I correct? If so I suggest that we address this matter in a traditional manner. Pistols for two, coffee for one. If that is not to your liking we could always discuss it at a mutually convenient gym.

My money's on MC.

If you two were admitted in any of the same states, you could have it out in court.

agzg · #14 08-12-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dekeguy

Now, I believe you are male. Am I correct? If so I suggest that we address this matter in a traditional manner. Pistols for two, coffee for one. If that is not to your liking we could always discuss it at a mutually convenient gym.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

VandalSquirrel · #15 08-12-2011, 07:59 PM

This is a huge no on boots with a dress. Srsly, straight from the wardrobe of Blossom & Six.
http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...tegoryID=16857

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Originally Posted by agzg

Sheeeit, in the Pacific Northwest I wouldn't be surprised if they're wearing tights and boots with their dresses right now - I've heard it's been a rather chilly summer.

I don't think it is too cold this summer, it has been too hot for me as of late. Too hot being over 75 degrees. I'm seriously sitting on my couch with boxed sangria from Target in my pink tiki straw cup with frozen fruit in it because it is 85 degrees outside.

So umm yeah, NorCal, kind of a contentious term for me, though not as bad as Frisco or Cali. The only person who can ever get away with calling it Cali is L.L. Cool J if he's singing to me. The whole thing is had to define, where does it start, Monterey? Does the central valley get included? What about the Sierras? To be truthful the area around San Francisco aka the Bay Area is nothing like the coastal communities, the Central Valley, or the Sierras. The people in those areas can be much more rural, white, conservative, and oh, kind of like where I live now.

I see people with their Nor Cal pride stuff, giant ass decals, always on pick ups here, t-shirts, and so on, but I don't know anyone who wears it (it is sold in Zumiez, which is a mall chain, which we have where I live). There's definitely a streak of provincialism that comes out of me when people say they are from San Francisco and are really living in oh, San Bruno or Walnut Creek. There is nothing wrong with being from the Peninsula or the East Bay, but if your area code isn't 415 and you didn't live in The City, be loud and proud. Inside San Francisco proper, we break it down by neighborhoods and get provincial on the provincial.

Perhaps one way to designate the difference is if people in a community say 101 or "the 101" when mentioning their freeways. Hella and like would have worked but ten years ago No Doubt fouled that one up with their album Hella Good.