So is imitation really the sincerest form of flattery?

[Tom Earp]

Maybe it was their interpretation?

So who decides?

[NinjaPoodle]

This is what I wrote:

This is not stepping. it's dancing. It's not bad however with practice it will be much better. I can't tell if this is supposed to be a stepshow or a greek week. Either way, a couple of things. Your syncro was off, you have too many people, and some of the girls are stiff. Other than that, I don't see what the problem is. I've judged stepshows before and these girls would not have won but they would not have lost either.

I also agree with Senusret I, 12dn94dst, Ch2tf AlphaFrog & Tippiechick. It was amusing.

[IncontRHOllable]

Wow.

[twinkle555]

i think its pretty good. my chapter is doing a step routine(the last 30 seconds of the dance) for lipsync in a few months, though it is not as extensive as theirs. im pretty nervous about it because i feel like i look really bad doing it. Last year we taught the Iota's and Sigma Lambda Beta's linedancing and they taught us step (they were our homecoming partners last year.)

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZO6jRYUXdo

Those girls look pathetic. I now know where to go on GC when I want a good laugh.

The kicker part about it is, it says in the corner "This is how stepping is done." Now, that's laughable.

Now THIS is the way stepping is done. Thank GOD for NPHC greeks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UL7L9H9qJo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIGeHNDl73I

[James]

Pathetic seems harsh.

Seems like they were just getting into the spirit of things and supporting fellow Greeks.

Mocking them for being good sports seems . . . not well thought out.

Plus you would have to compare them to NPHC sororities to have a fairer comparison. And not a competitive team either.

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

Those girls look pathetic. I now know where to go on GC when I want a good laugh.

The kicker part about it is, it says in the corner "This is how stepping is done." Now, that's laughable.

Now THIS is the way stepping is done. Thank GOD for NPHC greeks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UL7L9H9qJo

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by James

Pathetic seems harsh.

Seems like they were just getting into the spirit of things and supporting fellow Greeks.

Mocking them for being good sports seems . . . not well thought out.

Plus you would have to compare them to NPHC sororities to have a fairer comparison. And not a competitive team either.

To me they did look pathetic, and let me add, utterly ridiculous. I don't think it's harsh, it's the truth. Also why did they steal some of their steps from an NPHC fraternity, or maybe they were taught.

To me, I don't think they could even attempt to compare to any of the NPHC sororities. But if you insist.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fxt76uubWo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4y97uENVF4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rcsjBRDBk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5K1cBBB4fw <--------These SGRhos are blindfolded and are still on beat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTzIOX2ysjs
Like I said, there's nothing to compare.

One more thing. To me, the 27seconds of the SGRho youtube stepshow blows away all 6 minutes of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZO6jRYUXdo lame no rhythm havin' stepshow.

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

To me they did look pathetic, and let me add, utterly ridiculous. I don't think it's harsh, it's the truth. Also why did they steal some of their steps from an NPHC fraternity, or maybe they were taught.

To me, I don't think they could even attempt to compare to any of the NPHC sororities. But if you insist.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fxt76uubWo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4y97uENVF4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rcsjBRDBk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5K1cBBB4fw <--------These SGRhos are blindfolded and are still on beat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTzIOX2ysjs
Like I said, there's nothing to compare.

One more thing. To me, the 27seconds of the SGRho youtube stepshow blows away all 6 minutes of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZO6jRYUXdo lame no rhythm havin' stepshow.

You're pathetic, you know that? This was done for fun, not to compete you idiot. Yeah, I'm going to call you a name because that's what you're being.

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by AlexMack

You're pathetic, you know that? This was done for fun, not to compete you idiot. Yeah, I'm going to call you a name because that's what you're being.

I don't get into the name calling because it's pointless and it serves no purpose.

Personally, I could care less why they were stepping, cheering, dancing ect ect. rather it was for competition, charity or whatever. In my opionion they looked pathetic, and it was comedy looking at them.

[12dn94dst]

Originally Posted by James

And not a competitive team either.

The absence of a competition does not lower the bar set for the team's performance. The point is to do a great show regardless if the show is for the enjoyment of elementary school kids or for a $2,000 first prize.

That said, I tend to agree with PrettyBoy, there is no comparison. For what is/was, my comment still stands, it was cute.

In the context of a step show however, that wasn't it. Had I gone to a "step show" and saw that particular performance done by anyone, I'd be upset.

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by 12dn94dst

That said, I tend to agree with PrettyBoy, there is no comparison.

Thank you. That's the whole point. Everyone has their own opinion on this topic.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

Those girls look pathetic. I now know where to go on GC when I want a good laugh.

The kicker part about it is, it says in the corner "This is how stepping is done." Now, that's laughable.

I used to feel this way but having been out of undergrad for years and having gone to different types of events, it's not that serious anymore and I have a different take. But I completely understand where you're coming from and felt that way a few years ago.

I think they looked cute. I like KKGs and I don't expect much of them in terms of party strolls and stepping. So they did very well, considering. And they actually cared enough to put forth a lot of effort.

Was this Derby Days? I absolutely love that event.

I don't think any non-BGLOs will be adopting stepping and strolling and calling it their own. Afterall, many of these groups have had handsigns before some NPHCers were founded but they don't advertise them the way we do.

What IS pathetic is some of the KKGs attempt to "hip hopize" themselves. The use of "slang," an attempt at some type of "accent" and certain mannerisms are lame. That's the only thing that made me go "" They were probably told to do that by their teachers. I won't go into that for a number of reasons.

[Little32]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

What IS pathetic is some of the KKGs attempt to "hip hopize" themselves. The use of "slang," an attempt at some type of "accent" and certain mannerisms are lame. That's the only thing that made me go "" They were probably told to do that by their teachers. I won't go into that for a number of reasons.

I was going to post something to that effect. This is what stopped me from even watching the rest.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

What IS pathetic is some of the KKGs attempt to "hip hopize" themselves. The use of "slang," an attempt at some type of "accent" and certain mannerisms are lame. That's the only thing that made me go "" They were probably told to do that by their teachers. I won't go into that for a number of reasons.

And that is what bothered me about the whole thing. But yeah, that's a whole 'nother discussion.

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

And that is what bothered me about the whole thing. But yeah, that's a whole 'nother discussion.

Exactly. I was going to say something about that too, but that is another discussion.