Greek 101 Pulls out of MTV Fraternity/Sorority Life Shows

[Eirene_DGP]

Originally posted by adduncan
For cliche's how about, "When you lie down w/ dogs, you get up w/ fleas."

I feel kind of bad for Greek101 because I'm sure they thought doing SL,FL would portray them in the best light, but if you have people hazing in the shirts you provided that clearly have Greek101 across the front...the only option you have is to pull out because it makes it look like you support hazing.

[sigtau305]

well, I'm glad Greek101 has pulled out. Maybe MTV might think twice about the way they potray greek life.

[Kevin]

If MTV had to portray it in a positive light it wouldn't be good TV. That's the trouble with these shows. Without drama there's no entertainment. Therefore through the arts of editing they have to create drama even if it's not really there.. they fan flames, the whole works.

Unfortunately as long as there are groups willing to accept their offer the series (which is pretty popular) will continue.

[enlightenment06]

I'm sure MTV can digitally alter it. They do it for videos and other productions all the time.

[MSSTCY1]

Originally posted by enlightenment06
I'm sure MTV can digitally alter it. They do it for videos and other productions all the time.

I don't think they would want to blur anything out though. If Greek 101 just pulled out in April, then they are still a sponcer of the shows and are probably still paying MTV a pretty penny to have their name out there. Of course it's BS that they can't do it, but they are trying to soak greek 101 for all the money they can.

[SoCalGirl]

I'd like to congratulate GC for this accomplishment. We've bitched so much about their shirts on the shows that they decided we must be much more loyal customers than Mtv. Lest we forget who's ad is at the top of this screen.
Power to the Greek Chatters!

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Good for greek101

MTV will easily get another sponsor. Hopefully, they won't get another fraternity or sorority to sign on so easily.

[texas*princess]

Originally posted by SoCalGirl
Hopefully, they won't get another fraternity or sorority to sign on so easily.

Too late!!! WishinHopin has reported the FL2 boys will be filmed at her school


Back to the topic at hand, I agree with SoCalGirl!!!

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Originally posted by texas*princess
Too late!!! WishinHopin has reported the FL2 boys will be filmed at her school


Back to the topic at hand, I agree with SoCalGirl!!!

That's weird. I think that you quoted me, but it's attributed to SoCalGirl.

FL2 will be at Wishin's school. I hope NBO stays away!

I think that people are getting sick of this reality tv stuff. The trend seems to be on the downturn. I don't know anyone who is watching the Osbournes anymore. I think that the days are numbered for Fraternity and Sorority Life. Greek101 is just one part of this trend.

[sugar and spice]

Originally posted by Cream
I don't know anyone who is watching the Osbournes anymore.

I don't think "The Osbournes" is being aired anymore . . . except maybe the reruns.

[texas*princess]

Originally posted by Cream
That's weird. I think that you quoted me, but it's attributed to SoCalGirl.

My bad! Sorry Cream! I don't know what I did there

I was also going to agree w/ SoCalGirl about the GC thing

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Originally posted by sugar and spice
I don't think "The Osbournes" is being aired anymore . . . except maybe the reruns.

Oh, maybe that's why no one is watching! lol!

No problem, texas*princess.

[stargirl725]

This just landed in my inbox:

"Greek101.com, a leading provider of Fraternity and Sorority apparel and accessories, recently severed our relationship with the reality-TV shows MTV’s Sorority Life and MTV’s Fraternity Life. We no longer will provide our apparel to the shows’ participants, and at our request, MTV removed our name from the shows’ credits. Additionally, we are seeking to have an anti-hazing organization’s logo appear in its place.

"When Greek101.com agreed to provide products to the shows, we were under the impression that, although they were unscripted and spontaneous reality shows, they would seek to highlight the philanthropic activities and good clean fun for which the Greek system is well known. Unfortunately, this is not the case. If you’ve seen these shows you know that since they seek to highlight the wild and provocative side of Fraternities and Sororities, they perpetuate the negative stereotypes of Greek life.

"As a result, we feel that we can no longer continue to provide our products to the two shows. Unfortunately, future episodes bearing the name Greek101.com have already been filmed and produced. Until October, you will continue to see what appear to be "new episodes," which where filmed prior to April 1, 2003, as well as reruns. We urged MTV to remove the Greek101.com name from those episodes, but were told that since the shows were filmed with our permission at the time and have already been edited, it would be extremely expensive for MTV to remove, digitally alter, or block out our name. Since our logo appears in many scenes, the cost of removing them would be well beyond the financial means of Greek101.com.

"Greek101.com is completely committed to the ideals of Greek life, and we will continue to pursue a number of charitable activities, including donating thousands of dollars to the Fraternity/Sorority Community each year.

"We hope that you will continue to enjoy Greek101.com products, and look forward to hearing from you with any comments, questions or suggestions that you may have."

Discuss.

[DeltAlum]

Originally posted by enlightenment06
I'm sure MTV can digitally alter it. They do it for videos and other productions all the time.

It's possible, but can be expensive. I doubt that they'll bother.

[AGDLynn]

http://www.greek101.com/mtv/index.html

Interesting reading. I only wish the font was larger so more people could really read it without getting eyestrain, esp. their statement.