What do you consider 'Fratty'?

[Elephant Walk]

Originally Posted by Croakies n Bows

I am a Sigma Pi at the University of Arkansas

Stop...right there.

FWIW, I think JackNimble is a troll if I had to guess.

[Elephant Walk]

Cuz cunty isn't a word.

[annabella]

Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

Cuz cunty isn't a word.

Haha. I actually heard someone use it the other day. But I think that has more to do with the location of my new job—this city is the trashiest place ever.

I think the reason no one frowns on using "fratty," is because it is only ever used in jest. No one would seriously use that word, unless they are the definition of trying too hard (in which case, most people would just ignore them).

Also, anyone who refers to frattinghard.com is either a troll or has an invalid opinion (see: "trying too hard"). FACT.

[Dionysus]

I like "cuntastic". Because that's what many girls are.

[Elephant Walk]

Originally Posted by annabella

Also, anyone who refers to frattinghard.com is either a troll or has an invalid opinion (see: "trying too hard"). FACT.

I agree. Referring to FH is low-tier stuff.

The less publicized of the websites is better. That is, OR.

Here's my advice to the OP from a recent UofA alumn. Sigma Pi needs to focus far more on brotherhood and the things which a small chapter can provide during rush, rather than "frattiness". The guys who are "fratty" are not going to go Sigma Pi because its new...they will be going to the more established houses (yes I know y'all came on early on in the 20th century but still). Your rush chair last year was trying way too hard during formal rush. I know he's gone now.

I know I may be sort of "unfairly attacking" because you yourself hasn't expressly stated that you're putting frattiness over quantity...but I have seen it happen within your chapter.

[annabella]

Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

The less publicized of the websites is better. That is, OR.

It's where I would go if I need a link to music stuff or a bar rundown for an away game. Better entertainment value, but some of the stuff I just could never bring myself to weigh in on. Plus the constant outing.

[Elephant Walk]

Originally Posted by annabella

It's where I would go if I need a link to music stuff or a bar rundown for an away game. Better entertainment value, but some of the stuff I just could never bring myself to weigh in on. Plus the constant outing.

I agree.

Although, I love the constant outing. But yes.

FH is trying waaaay too hard. I kind of think the owners are like from New Hampshire or something.

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by Croakies n Bows

And shoes are always sperrys.

never rockports?

rockports are the real boat shoe

you're in a poser frat

[FSUZeta]

well then, you and croakies enjoy your discussion.

[33girl]

Your wardrobe sounds perfect to take in a Steeler game. And let me tell you, there is NOTHING that women up here appreciate more than being treated like helpless southern belles. Come on up sometime! Oh, and make sure you wear a pink polo (collar up) under your Steeler jersey. That will bring you a lot of attention!

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by JackNimble

I am new to these forums. . . . If you aren't comfortable with it then stay out of the thread and leave it for people who want to talk about it.

Or, since you're new to the forum, maybe take a pass on telling those who are not new how to do things, especially when the main thing they have been doing is pointing out how previous threads on this topic -- which may be read by all kinds of people, not just collegiate Greeks -- have turned into train wrecks and celebrations of stereotypes, something that someone who is new might not know.

Welcome to Greek Chat.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Your wardrobe sounds perfect to take in a Steeler game. And let me tell you, there is NOTHING that women up here appreciate more than being treated like helpless southern belles. Come on up sometime! Oh, and make sure you wear a pink polo (collar up) under your Steeler jersey. That will bring you a lot of attention!

Love this.

I didn't even understand half of the original post. Croakies and bowties? I'm pretty much completely lost. I would just about die if I saw any of the fraternity men around here wearing that stuff. I didn't think being "fratty" was a topic of discussion up north. I didn't even know there was a "definition" of that word.

And if anyone tries to treat me like a helpless southern belle, I'd probably tell them to chill out and have a beer... and to take off that damn shirt with the popped collar.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

And if anyone tries to treat me like a helpless southern belle . . . .

Bless your heart. "Helpless Southern belle" is, of course, an oxymoron. There is no such thing.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

Love this.

I didn't even understand half of the original post. Croakies and bowties? I'm pretty much completely lost. I would just about die if I saw any of the fraternity men around here wearing that stuff. I didn't think being "fratty" was a topic of discussion up north. I didn't even know there was a "definition" of that word.

And if anyone tries to treat me like a helpless southern belle, I'd probably tell them to chill out and have a beer... and to take off that damn shirt with the popped collar.

Which I think just goes to the fact that the fraternity atmosphere is markedly different depending on the area of the country. What you'll find in the North does not equal what you'll find in the South, which does not equal what you'll find out West, etc.

I don't see where the "helpless southern belle" thing has come in at all, though. Heck, look at this site - most of the outspoken posters are, in fact, from the South.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I don't see where the "helpless southern belle" thing has come in at all, though. Heck, look at this site - most of the outspoken posters are, in fact, from the South.

There's a weird romanticizing/demonizing of the South by a lot of people here on GC, none of whom are even from the South. These are the same people who will give advice about SEC recruitment when they don't know the difference between the Greek systems at Vandy, UF, and Arkansas. A lot of these people propel the "helpless Southern Belle" stereotype, since most of us know it's not true.

I don't see this happening with any other region--most people understand that there's a big difference among different sections of New England, for example.

I also find it really funny that many of the "Frattiest" brand names started in the Northeast--Ralph Lauren (nee Ralph Lifschitz), Vineyard Vines, and Brooks Brothers are not what comes to mind when I think of the South! I do see seersucker here pretty regularly, but I think that comes from the circles I run in more than anything else.