what's so great about the greeks?

[Lil' Hannah]

Originally posted by Xylochick216
I'm gonna sit back with a G&T to watch this one

Sister, pass the Tanqueray.

[PhiPsiRuss]

Ah, great way to start the weekend. I've got my beach chair, a cooler full of beer, a bucket of wings (medium-spicy) and this thread.

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally posted by PsychTau
I did not pay for my friends. They paid for their own Tshirts, and Leadership Workshops, and food, and ........

PsychTau

LOL.....good one.

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

I have to agree with what's already been said, except for one thing that was said and confuses me.....

Since when was men and sex a college thing??????? LOL I know guys in their 30's who act the same way.

Pulling out a Hefeweizen and the tanning lotion. Gonna be a good day for getting a tan........

Whenever people like this come about, I don't bother being snarky. I just head down here for the food.

Mel, any Hefeweizen left?

[Taualumna]

Let Happy Hour begin!!!!!! Who's making the drinks?

[Tom Earp]

It is totally terrible how all of you are treating this "greencup" girl!

She has no true knowledge of what goes on in a Greek Organization!

I think Sikes link says lots.

I guess it does not mean anything that We Buy our Friends to some.

Must not mean anything to partivcpate in Home Coming as opposed to standing on the sidewalk watching, doing monthly Alum Gatherings with Brothers/Sisters that we bought 5-10-30 years ago.

Just it cost a little bit more to buy your Friends? Hello, yes, and is worth every damn sheckle of it.

Will you go back to your alma mater upon graduation and bask in the glorie of your scholl, or do as we do, go back to be with our purchased friends? Basically I would compare Buying My Friends to a Fire sale, it is worth every penny It Cost Me!

greencup, do you realize how well some of on GC know each other?

Do you realize, that while some of us have not met but talked to each other via phone or helped each other out because We Are Greeks? It may be a different Affiliation but, We try to help each other out!

That is what being a Greek Affiliate is all about, not the amount of money!

I suggest you try it, there are many on here who AI after Graduation, check Alum Thread and see some of the Happy People!

greencup, are you still around or leave?

[damasa]

Originally posted by greencup


So tell me, why would anyone even consider joining one?

Because people change. Change is part of our personal growth. Many things in life change and people move on and people move apart and that's not anything new.

I would honestly suggest that you try to get to know some people that are in a GLO because you seem to have a one-sided view of things right now. Of course not all of them are going to be peachy people but that's the same for people that aren't greek as well.

I didn't buy my friends, I bought a brotherhood. (I don't expect you to understand this because you haven't experienced what I have.) That brotherhood will remain with me for the rest of my life.

[decadence]

I'm with Tom on this one.

Possibility a) The post was (deliberate) flamebait.

Possibility b) Someone's had limited exposure to greek life, it's as much a newsflash to everyone as the news "Water's wet!" that there are negative portrayals of greek life out there. So, it's not surprising someone comes across them and wonders how much truth they carry. Or, they may've had negative experiences and wonder how widespread such experiences are.

A bunch of people gave greencup the benefit of the doubt (i.e. that it just might be b) ) e.g. SiKeS UNLESS and UNTIL the originating poster proves otherwise. Which is cool.

Assuming it isn't a), then a question of "It seems crazy, what's the point of going greek?" is NOT the most unlikely response in the world from someone to some of the negativity, urban legends and general crap out there about fraternities and sororities.

Having fun is good but turning someone off of Greek life (originating poster or people who read this thread otherwise)... is a risk. Never know who's opinions could be swayed by stuff.

I remember one thread by someone in Ireland I think, who was off to the States the next year or something, asked something like "What's the point, isn't it all some big cult w/hazing etc?"/. S/he got some helpful replies etc and changed her mind and decided s/he wanted to rush when s/he went to college in the States.

All right enough rambling, I don't know the originating poster one way or the other but I'm with Tom and a buncha others on not assuming troll when I dunno either way.

eta: I started writing before Damasa's post, too. Who also made good points. I know all this was ramble-y but I'm thinking about the weekend.

[AWJDZ]

Originally posted by PsychTau
I paid for Tshirts, and Leadership Workshops, and food, and pictures, and phone calls to our National leaders, and educational programs, and supplies, and a magazine, and a monthly newsletter, and scholarship funds for others, and the opportunity to grow interpersonally and intrapersonally.

I did not pay for my friends. They paid for their own Tshirts, and Leadership Workshops, and food, and ........

PsychTau

That is fabulous...I'll have to remember that the next time someone those that old line in my face!

[Tom Earp]

DECADENCE, point well stated

Dont try to run them off, let them learn!

they can and will show themselves as Yea or Nay.

R, have a Lagar for Me!

Send me the bill of fare in American not Pound!

[CatStarESP4]

Originally posted by PsychTau
I paid for Tshirts, and Leadership Workshops, and food, and pictures, and phone calls to our National leaders, and educational programs, and supplies, and a magazine, and a monthly newsletter, and scholarship funds for others, and the opportunity to grow interpersonally and intrapersonally.

I did not pay for my friends. They paid for their own Tshirts, and Leadership Workshops, and food, and ........

Those are very excellent points!

[AWJDZ]

From the outside looking in, you will never understand it....From in inside looking out, you could never explain it

[AlphaFrog]

I'm ready to join the party in this thread....


Anyone mix good virgins for the mommy-to-be? (frozen Margartias are my fav, but I'll settle for whatever...)

[CASIGKAP]

Originally posted by AWJDZ
From the outside looking in, you will never understand it....From in inside looking out, you could never explain it

WELL SAID!!! Could not be explained better.

Did I miss the party or is there still room for some CPK? That's California Pizza Kitchen for those few who don't know.