YIKES! Rush Reality Show????

[navane]

Originally Posted by Pinkmagnolia921

Who the heck is this guy Bill Alverson, the "#1 Rush Coach in America"? He only has 16,000 followers on Tik Tok. How insulting to all Sorority Women that some dude thinks he knows more about Rush than we women do, or that Lifetime would hire him in that capacity!

He's a beauty pageant coach.

[FSUZeta]

“For many girls, recruitment is a “legacy” process, which means that they will be aiming to secure a bid at the same sorority that their mothers were once in.”

This quote from the People article tells you how accurate this show will be. Legacies(not any more) and “used to be in”. If mom is no longer a member, daughter is not a legacy. If mom is an alumna, she is still a member. I’m thinking “Dance Moms”.

By the way, BamaMorgan did rush her 2nd year from what I remember reading on another site last year, so this show must’ve been filmed last year? And how are you awarded an academic scholarship with a 2.7? And why is a girl who was unsuccessful in rush twice involved in a show filmed on another campus? And is Brexit, or Brevia, or whatever her name is a man?Sooo many questions.

[Cookiez17]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

“For many girls, recruitment is a “legacy” process, which means that they will be aiming to secure a bid at the same sorority that their mothers were once in.”

This quote from the People article tells you how accurate this show will be. Legacies(not any more) and “used to be in”. If mom is no longer a member, daughter is not a legacy. If mom is an alumna, she is still a member. I’m thinking “Dance Moms”.

By the way, BamaMorgan did rush her 2nd year from what I remember reading on another site last year, so this show must’ve been filmed last year? And why is a girl who was unsuccessful in rush twice involved in a show filmed on another campus?

On that point it was most likely the fact that she went viral. Lifetime sees the juicy angle and want to add her to it.

[chi-o_cat]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

“For many girls, recruitment is a “legacy” process, which means that they will be aiming to secure a bid at the same sorority that their mothers were once in.”

This quote from the People article tells you how accurate this show will be. Legacies(not any more) and “used to be in”. If mom is no longer a member, daughter is not a legacy. If mom is an alumna, she is still a member. I’m thinking “Dance Moms”.

To be fair, it could also be written that way with the audience in mind. Typically, only people who have been involved with or brought up around the Greek system think of membership as lifelong. (and even then, not even everyone who joins thinks of it that way...how many times do you hear someone say "I was a Tri-Delt" or "I was a TEKE" or whatever)

Anyway, if they wrote "the sorority their mothers are in," a vast number of readers would be very confused about why so many girls going through recruitment have mothers who are currently collegiate members of sororities.

[Cheerio]

Originally Posted by chi-o_cat

To be fair, it could also be written that way with the audience in mind. Typically, only people who have been involved with or brought up around the Greek system think of membership as lifelong. (and even then, not even everyone who joins thinks of it that way...how many times do you hear someone say "I was a Tri-Delt" or "I was a TEKE" or whatever)

Anyway, if they wrote "the sorority their mothers are in," a vast number of readers would be very confused about why so many girls going through recruitment have mothers who are currently collegiate members of sororities.

It is SO important to use the phrase, "I AM a Phi Sigma Sigma" or "I AM a Sigma Chi" if you are conversing with a non- greek who is interested in our membership process. Be Proud you are a current and active greek member/alum!

[Cookiez17]

So I watched episode one. I feel worst for the girl at auburn, her mom was so mean I’m so happy she was able to COB. Show was certainly not as bad as I thought it was gonna be.

[carnation]

Wait, I thought this was in real time? Auburn is still on Philanthropy Day.

[Cookiez17]

Originally Posted by carnation

Wait, I thought this was in real time? Auburn is still on Philanthropy Day.

No they filmed it during last year’s recruitment. I mean I did like that they were more into teaching non Greeks basic recruitment terms.

Knowing Morgan is going to be featured I wonder how that episode is gonna go.

[carnation]

Where did she COB?

[Cookiez17]

Originally Posted by carnation

Where did she COB?

Aurburn girl ended up in DZ!

[Low D Flat]

Well, the show was materially less fake than I expected, and I actually liked both girls and rooted for them. It's easy enough to ignore or FF through the silly interludes from that Tammy-Faye-wannabe influencer.

[Cookiez17]

I will say about bama rush, I’m more excited to see what houses the PNMs end up in rather than their outfits.

[WregleXO]

I was pleasantly surprised by the show and liked both girls going through. I was an active when my sister went through rush so was invested in the Ole Miss story. Luckily my sister ran home to my house. My hubby was a fraternity brother with Bill Alverson and I did let out a little scream when he was in one of the party pictures that they flashed on the screen.

[Loyally Kappa]

It's been such a long time since I went through. I had a young friend go through at Ole Miss last fall. I was rooting for KKG, but she ended up pledging Tri Delta. With what I read, watch, and ponder, if I went in as prepared as I was 40+ years ago, I’m 100% dropped after day 1. They might not even let me rush! Times have even changed since my daughter went through at Alabama 19 years ago.

[Cookiez17]

Okay I actually really liked this episode. I especially loved the girl from South Carolina, I’m so happy she was able to find her home!