Sorositute

[SWTXBelle]

I could never use it even if I wanted - my tongue trips over it.

[TNmomof5]

Does "frat whore" offend anyone? Of course sorostitute offends me because it is a very negative word.

[EE-BO]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Alright, I'll bite with a different opinion. If you're talking about Greek women in general, I find the term offensive. If you're talking about a woman who does the walk of shame at least once a week in a different fraternity house, then, hey, the truth hurts.

Well said. I am still laughing.

Does anyone know when this term came into use? I am not that far out of school and I never heard of a sororstitute until I came to Greek Chat.

AlphaFrog- back to your post, I agree and I think the second sentence of your statement shows why it really can't be seen as anything but a derogatory term.

People have made the comparison to Pimps and Hos themed events etc.- and I think that is a fair analogy.

And I have the same opinion of all of it- fine if anyone wants to do it, but not my style- and totally lacking in taste.

[alum]

What's a QR? I never heard that term although I imagine it's a synonym to the thread title (which I also find disgusting).

[FSUZeta]

QR = questionable reputation

[alum]

I like that much better-much more discreet but it still gets the point across.

[srmom]

back to your post, I agree and I think the second sentence of your statement shows why it really can't be seen as anything but a derogatory term.

True statement.

On a slightly different subject - regarding all this calling people derogatory names for bad behavior.

There were two things that I was taught - 1) if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all, and 2) saying bad things about others says as much about you as the person you are talking about.

I'm not a saint and I know that I slip, but I feel shame when I do, and wish I could take the toad that just jumped out of my mouth and shove it back in.

I think people have lost a lot in terms of class and basic civility.

Thanks, Paris Hilton and your ilk, it's people like you who have made trashy behavior and speech HOT!

[ΑΓΔSquirrelGirl]

Originally Posted by TNmomof5

Does "frat whore" offend anyone? Of course sorostitute offends me because it is a very negative word.

I'd much rather sororstitute. Frat whore is one of the worst things you can say.

I guess I'm not into being overly PC. I'm all for honesty and I'm not going to use cute euphemisms because it might hurt someone's feelings. Anyone can be a whore, guy or girl, but if they are they have to be able to roll with the punches. It comes with the territory. Just like someone who is a jerk or someone who is a liar, etc. If it's TRUE there's no point in sugar coating it.

[ΑΓΔSquirrelGirl]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I was addressing the general concept behind your response, not necessarily just you personally, AGDSquirrelGirl. Sorry if I was not clear.

But one aspect you don't address in this, your earlier response, is the question of the "whore" and "prostitute" connection. Do you really run across many women who are having sex for money? That is, after all, the actual meaning of those words. A slut, or skank, on the other hand, is sexually promiscuous. So, if you are going to congratulate yourself on calling a "ho a ho", then it should be someone who is having sex for money. I'm guessing you probably don't REALLY run across many of them.

I think at this point we can say that whether or not people find the term offensive depends on where and how it is used. Some of us find the term demeaning, no matter who is using it, while others think it can be amusing if used among friends. I don't think anyone thinks the word is always appropriate.

One reason so many of us find it offensive is the marrying of the term "sorority" with "prostitute".As we all know, just because you are Greek does not mean you are sexually promiscuous. (And it sure doesn't mean you are having sex for money) If nothing else, maybe all this discussion will have people thinking about the words they use and the impact they can have. If you are joking around with your friends and tossing this word around and are overheard by non-greeks, you shouldn't be surprised to find they continue to believe the stereotypes.

Whore to most people my age is going to mean slut. So is ho. So is skank. I am not "congratulating" myself, but I'm not going to apologize for calling it as I see it. And I don't expect anyone to refrain from calling ME out if I'm doing something ridiculous, either. If I'm doing something to negatively effect my chapter, then I expect them to tell me that, no problem. Sometimes people don't realize how their actions effect others.

Just because you are Greek does not mean you are NOT sexually promiscuous, either. Some people are, some people aren't, and that's just their personal choice. The problem with doing it while belonging to a sorority is the reputation you give the whole chapter. Just like a girl who, say, gets ROWDY drunk in public regularly, or a girl who would rather go out than study, they need a wake up call.

[macallan25]

Can this thread die? It's f**king stupid and it's going around in circles.

All of the olds find it "highly offensive" and deplorable. A horrendous travesty of the English language that equates sorority women to dirty whores.

Others, like myself, see it as a joke that is used with no malicious intent to usually describe the predominant, stereotypical sorority girl......i.e. big sunglasses, designer clothing, nice car, money, likes to party, classy, etc. etc. The word should not be used negatively to random people, rather around your close friends (girls and guys alike) who understand the lighthearted nature of the word and won't be offended by it if it is used........basically, the types who will laugh at it and carry on while understanding that IT'S A JOKE.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I could never use it even if I wanted - my tongue trips over it.

You may mean because it's offensive, but I think it's an interesting coinage because the sounds of the words fit so poorly. The sound of the sorority is different than the prositute. I find it a very awkward word on a bunch of levels.

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by macallan25

Can this thread die? It's f**king stupid and it's going around in circles.

All of the olds find it "highly offensive" and deplorable. A horrendous travesty of the English language that equates sorority women to dirty whores.

Others, like myself, see it as a joke that is used with no malicious intent to usually describe the predominant, stereotypical sorority girl......i.e. big sunglasses, designer clothing, nice car, money, likes to party, classy, etc. etc. The word should not be used negatively to random people, rather around your close friends (girls and guys alike) who understand the lighthearted nature of the word and won't be offended by it if it is used........basically, the types who will laugh at it and carry on while understanding that IT'S A JOKE.

Now I think I'm offended by being called an "old".

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Now I think I'm offended by being called an "old".

You should take it as a compliment.

It is over the last year that I found that the regular posters are actually OLD. Meaning, I'm one of the younger alum but I'm old compared to the undergrads.

[SWTXBelle]

Ha! My grandmother is old, my parents are getting older, I'm forever young!

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Ha! My grandmother is old, my parents are getting older, I'm forever young!

Within the given context, you're old. Not grandmother old but technically old enough to be someone's parent. There are much older members than you on this board, of course.

I'm youthfully almost 31 but I expect some undergrads to contextually think I'm old. That will shape how they perceive our views on certain topics.

"When I was in school...."