Greek Letter Organization Stereotypes

[dukemama]

Enlighten me here. ARE there even universal stereotypes for most Greek organizations? I don't have a clue about fraternities, but on the sorority side from what I've seen, reputations/stereotypes can change from one school to another and can't be generalized.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by dukemama

Enlighten me here. ARE there even universal stereotypes for most Greek organizations? I don't have a clue about fraternities, but on the sorority side from what I've seen, reputations/stereotypes can change from one school to another and can't be generalized.

I thought she was asking about stereotypes about Greeks, not about specific organizations. You know: "Oh, you're a frat boy. Frat boys are all ___________."

Between doing research on an internet forum and asking a question where we're not even sure what's she wants to know, she's sure to get some really useful stuff for her research project.

All Greeks are helpful.

[DiamondAthena]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

All Greeks are helpful.

Damn right! Now between me and Kevin, if he/she is a getting a psych. or J.D. degree, he/she now knows how to cite us and all our helpful posts.

ETA: Now ppl doing research on Greek Life, or Greeks who just want advice won't have to come here anymore Why ask real Greeks when you can ask actors who play Greek on t.v.?
http://www.hulu.com/watch/125628/gre...-or-shouldnt-i

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by DiamondAthena

Damn right! Now between me and Kevin, if he/she is a getting a psych. or J.D. degree, he/she now knows how to cite us and all our helpful posts.

ETA: Now ppl doing research on Greek Life, or Greeks who just want advice won't have to come here anymore Why ask real Greeks when you can ask actors who play Greek on t.v.?
http://www.hulu.com/watch/125628/gre...-or-shouldnt-i

Funny. No one would ask an actor playing a doctor for medical advice.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

Funny. No one would ask an actor playing a doctor for medical advice.

Not true. Omar Epps gave me a great breast exam. Whoops. Nevermind.

[DrPhil]

There are "national stereotypes."

This is why stereotypes have always been funny because we know individuals and entire chapters that don't fit it. Yet they persist and those who don't fit the stereotype often rest upon the stereotype if it's a "compliment."

[dukemama]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

There are "national stereotypes."

This is why stereotypes have always been funny because we know individuals and entire chapters that don't fit it. Yet they persist and those who don't fit the stereotype often rest upon the stereotype if it's a "compliment."

Understood. Thanks for clarifying.

[agzg]

Sheesh. You need to learn to pull your research from more reputable sources, like Wikipedia.