Sweet Home Kappa Gamma Theme

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by honeychile

FYI - the term "redneck" comes from miners in West Virginia who wanted to organize unions. Those who did, wore red bandanas to work. Ever since I learned that, it doesn't have quite the sting to it.

That is interesting. Thanks for sharing that Honey!

[LucyKKG]

Originally Posted by honeychile

But while Sweet Home Sorority Name is a fun theme, it's pretty over-used, IMHO.

I know we say this a lot, but it depends on the school. I'm sure it's over-used at a lot of schools, but you never know about hers!

[ThetaDancer]

Originally Posted by honeychile

FYI - the term "redneck" comes from miners in West Virginia who wanted to organize unions. Those who did, wore red bandanas to work. Ever since I learned that, it doesn't have quite the sting to it.

But while Sweet Home Sorority Name is a fun theme, it's pretty over-used, IMHO.

Interesting. I had always heard it was used to refer to the farmers (and others who had to work outdoors) because their necks were frequently red from being in the sun. I thought it was then embraced later by people supporting politicians etc. who wore the bandanas, but I had no idea that's how the term originated.

But to the OP, if you do stick with this theme, I wouldn't go with the red plaid and jeans.

[AnchorAlumna]

Originally Posted by Kappagirl21

The girls are going to be wearing Red Plaid with jeans and curled hair. I want it to be classy and not to look too tacky.

Dear, there is no way this outfit will look "classy and not...too tacky." Also, this theme is used by quite a number of other sororities with "Gamma" in their names. You might want to make sure no one else on your campus is using it.

Originally Posted by mustang_girl

Wow that is rude to call her a redneck. I am guessing she is from Alabama and they probally do wear plaid and blue jeans there with pig tails!

Your remark shows a distressing degree of prejudice. I hope you'll reconsider it.

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by AnchorAlumna

Dear, there is no way this outfit will look "classy and not...too tacky."

There you have it, from a University of Alabama alumna.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by AnchorAlumna

Your remark shows a distressing degree of prejudice. I hope you'll reconsider it.

You wouldn't be the first, nor the last, but arguing would be wasting your breath, er... ink, er... keyboard.

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by AnchorAlumna

Dear, there is no way this outfit will look "classy and not...too tacky." Also, this theme is used by quite a number of other sororities with "Gamma" in their names. You might want to make sure no one else on your campus is using it.


Your remark shows a distressing degree of prejudice. I hope you'll reconsider it.

didn't feel like quoting everyone but here's this:

http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/19831

It turns out redneck means Presbyrterian or Indentured Servant. Either way, it makes since. I hope the first rednecks weren't in Virginia though

[Leslie Anne]

Originally Posted by mustang_girl

Southerners don't like the insinuation that Southern=redneck.

I think that is where she is saying southern means the Beverly Hillbillies.

You really are dense, aren't you.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by mustang_girl

Southerners don't like the insinuation that Southern=redneck.

I think that is where she is saying southern means the Beverly Hillbillies.

What do you know about it? I thought you weren't from the south or did you forget?