Interesting New Reality show called Sorority Girls

[ree-Xi]

They really seemed to do their research here...

"What's a Sorority

Are you wondering what the eck a sorority is? It’s more than just matching outfits and chanting. Oh yes...

A sorority is an all-female, secret social organization for university students and they are a big deal at universities in the US. The idea is that being in a sorority "fosters growth and personal development within its members in two ways: publically through philanthropic works, social events and academic excellence, and privately through the use of ritualistic ceremonies, symbolism and closed member meetings." Oh, and they have lots of parties. ACE

Anyone can apply to join a Sorority, but only the very smart/brave/talented get in. Potential new members are scrutinized by existing sorority 'sisters' and put through a series of challenges to prove they are up for it.


Once they're in and initiated, sorority members enjoy special privileges: they get to go to really neat and exclusive parties, hang out with cool alumna sorority girls, cheaper housing and access to a nice pot of cash"

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

[I]Anyone can apply to join a Sorority, but only the very smart/brave/talented get in.

iLaughed. Hats off to all of you brave, brave sorority women.

[ree-Xi]

Double post - sorry - but I had to share. Some gems..."Icing" (yes, as in the practice of the Smirnoff Ice challenge), "Rush Slut," and "Woof."

"It's All Greek to Me...

S-I-G-M-A G-A-M-M-A. Do you know your pledge from your rush? Fear not young fellows, swot up on your sorority terms here. LYLAS!

Sorority terms
Pledge: A member who has received a provisional invitation to join the Sorority, but who has not yet been initiated into the Sorority as a Sister. In Sorority Girls, the 14 British girls who move into the Sigma Gamma house are Pledges.

Greek: A term signifying membership to a Greek Society. Fraternity - meaning Brotherhood for boys, or Sorority - meaning Sisterhood for girls.

Chapter: The branch of the Sorority at a specific university. Sigma Gamma Leeds is the first Chapter of Sigma Gamma UK.

Philanthropy: Charitable works.

Rush: The first stage of recruitment to the Sorority to which anyone can attend.


Pref Night: The second and final stage in the Rush process in which the 'preferred candidates' are invited to a formal evening event.

PNM: 'Potential New Member' or a 'Rushee' is the term used by Sisters to describe girls who have applied to be in the Sorority, but have not yet been given a formal Bid.


Bid: A formal invitation to become a 'Pledge member' of the Sorority. Bids are usually represented by a Sorority symbol and consist of an item of clothing or jewellery that differentiates the member from an active. A Sigma Gamma Bid consists of the pink Pledge Pearls.

Pledging: The process in which girls attempt to be initiated into the Sorority.


Presents: (pron: Pree-zents) An official ceremony in which a Pledge class is formally presented as Sorority members to their friends and families.

Social Probation: a probationary period in which a member must perform challenges or is excluded from events, usually as a result from bad behaviour or failing to complete challenges or trials.


Pledge Cut: A weekly meeting in which Pledge's performance is evaluated. During this meeting Pledges can be stripped of their Bids and 'cut' from the Sorority.

Initiation: The formal ritualistic ceremony in which Pledges become active members of the Sorority. In Sorority Girls this takes place at the very end of the series.

Sorority Slang:
Rush Crush: A PNM who is a desirable candidate for the Sorority. Specifically a Sister's 'crush' who they simply have to have in their house.

Rush Slut: A PNM who is not a desirable candidate for the Sorority. Specifically someone who a Sister does not want in the house.

Frat: Fraternity; a brother organization to a Sorority consisting of male university students.

Raid: An event with a Fraternity in which Fraternity members attack the Sorority House and select a girl to be their date on an evening out.

Fraternity Sweetheart: A sorority member selected by a Fraternity that represents their ideals of the perfect Sorority woman.

Icing: The act of presenting a Sorority or Fraternity member with an alcopop. Greek tradition dictates they must get on their knees and chug said alcopop.

Shack: The act of 'sleeping over' at a boy's house after a night out.

SNSG: "So Not Sigma Gamma" An expression of disapproval.

Sorry ‘Bout It: "I'm really NOT sorry about it".

PLCs: "Poor Life Choices" When a Sorority member or Pledge makes a bad decision, usually involving behaviour.

Woof: Ugly, referring to face or outfit. E.g. "That skirt is really woof'.

Sorostitute: A derogatory term for a Sister or Pledge who dresses or behaves in an inappropriately sexual fashion.

Slooter Cahooter: A teasing term for a Sister or Pledge who has dressed or behaved in an inappropriately sexual fashion, but does not usually do so.

Wawaweewa: An informal expression of pleasure, specifically when a Sorority Sister looks sexy.


LYLAS!: "Love You Like a Sister!" An expression of endearment amongst Sorority members.

[Mevara]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

Once they're in and initiated, sorority members enjoy special privileges: they get to go to really neat and exclusive parties, hang out with cool alumna sorority girls, cheaper housing and access to a nice pot of cash"

Where is my pot of cash?

[melindawarren]

Originally Posted by Mevara

Where is my pot of cash?

I was wondering the same thing...

What's sad is that this show can actually get on the air because some people BELIEVE that this is the way Greeks are.