New movie-making fun of greeks??

[Taualumna]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

Not only that, but like it or not, chapter image issues/drinking/partying IS a part of Greek life. It's not the ONLY part of it, but it is a fraction nonetheless. And it's not part of the sunshine & roses picture we like to paint about Greek life (all we do is study to get good grades and raise money for the non-profits and hold hands and sing Kumbayah and we NEVER have any problems with any of the people we call our sisters!)

I believe Greek Life as a whole is a great thing, but we're kidding ourselves if we are telling people drinking never happens, or we never disagree about anything, or no one judges the other groups. Even those not in groups judge them.

And if someone could please correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought NPHC Zeta Phi Beta's refer to themselves as "Zetas". Is ZTA going to get all upset about that? Or do they not count because ZPhiB is a national org? Locals use "Zeta" all the time.

On my first campus for example, there was a local, Zeta Phi Omicron that referred to themselves as "Zetas". One of their colors was also turquoise. And no, they weren't trying to copy ZTA. For over 15 years they existed and didn't even know who ZTA was until the school wanted them to affiliate with NPCs and they started reading up about the NPC orgs.

I think ZTA is upset because of the use of Zeta AND similar colours. If House Bunny ZETA used, say, blue and silver, they probably wouldn't be as upset.

By the way: Remember the movie Pumpkin? The sorority in the movie was Alpha Omega Pi - AOPi for short. What did Alpha OMICRON Pi have to say about that?

[trideltrockstar]

I think this movie is a silly comedy that isn't offensive at all.

I think most of the time the name of an organization doesn't matter to non-greeks and even some greeks. Most of the time headlines you see are "Fraternity kicked off campus for hazing" or "Sorority deals with underage drinking charge." Names don't matter. People don't remember them. Especially if they're crazy greek lettered ones.

[knight_shadow]

I just saw a trailer for the movie. I don't see what the big deal was. Looks like every other Greek movie out there.

[Jim_Hoegaarden]

It looks a little disgusting to me, but then again, I feel that it's just going to be another "Sydney White", which was awful.

[DSTCHAOS]

Dear Taualumna, we've pretty much covered why some Zeta Tau Alpha members are taken aback and why their nhq issued a statement.

Just helping you to catch up.

LOL, there's an Alpha Gamma Delta myspace account and it posted the following bulletin encouraging us to watch the movie today:

"The House Bunny" is written by an Alpha Gam -- me! (I went to James Madison University, Class of 88.
) So get your chapters to go see it this weekend! Opening weekend numbers are very important -- if studio heads see that chick flicks open well, they'll make more of them! PS I also wrote 10 Things I Hate About You, Legally Blonde, and She's the Man, so if you liked those -- you'll like this one! Thanks!

Karen McCullah Lutz
http://www. myspace. com/karenlutz

I couldn't convince the BF to go see Traveling Pants 2, but maybe I can get him to see this one with me.

[33girl]

I beg to differ. I've seen too much tittage in the ads for this to be considered a "chick flick."

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by OTW

LOL, there's an Alpha Gamma Delta myspace account and it posted the following bulletin encouraging us to watch the movie today:

Quote:
"The House Bunny" is written by an Alpha Gam -- me! (I went to James Madison University, Class of 88.
) So get your chapters to go see it this weekend! Opening weekend numbers are very important -- if studio heads see that chick flicks open well, they'll make more of them! PS I also wrote 10 Things I Hate About You, Legally Blonde, and She's the Man, so if you liked those -- you'll like this one! Thanks!

Karen McCullah Lutz
http://www. myspace. com/karenlutz

I couldn't convince the BF to go see Traveling Pants 2, but maybe I can get him to see this one with me.
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I still find it odd that there isn't a woman by that first, middle, or last name listed as joining in that time frame in our sister database, nor lsited as a notable Alpha Gam.

I have an alleged movie date tonight, maybe we'll see the House Bunny instead of Death Race the Nascar prison movie (kidding, we'll probably see the Mummy because I'm an archaeologist and find it hysterical when Brendan Frasier does it).

[breathesgelatin]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

I still find it odd that there isn't a woman by that first, middle, or last name listed as joining in that time frame in our sister database, nor lsited as a notable Alpha Gam.

I have an alleged movie date tonight, maybe we'll see the House Bunny instead of Death Race the Nascar prison movie (kidding, we'll probably see the Mummy because I'm an archaeologist and find it hysterical when Brendan Frasier does it).

The Mummy is good.

I'm jumping into this thread finally. I really want to see the House Bunny. Yes, I'm insane.

Re: the Alpha Gam as a writer, I'm not buying it, but lots and lots of people do have professional names (while still operating under their real names in "real life") for the movie biz, right?

Originally Posted by breathesgelatin

Re: the Alpha Gam as a writer, I'm not buying it, but lots and lots of people do have professional names (while still operating under their real names in "real life") for the movie biz, right?

I'm thinking that, if Karen really isn't an Alpha Gam, IHQ would sic' a cease and desist on her. It's been a few years since Legally Blonde came out and was a hit, so if Karen is a member...you'd think she would be a part of the Accomplished Alpha Gams list -- real name and all.

[epchick]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

I have an alleged movie date tonight, maybe we'll see the House Bunny instead of Death Race the Nascar prison movie (kidding, we'll probably see the Mummy because I'm an archaeologist and find it hysterical when Brendan Frasier does it).

I'd wait until the Mummy comes out on DVD, totally not worth going to the movies to see it! I thought it was an utter disappointment!

I didn't really wanna see the House Bunny, until we all had this discussion! lol. Now I really wanna see it, hopefully I can convince someone to go w/ me tomorrow!

[Richard(SNU)]

Originally Posted by OTW

I couldn't convince the BF to go see Traveling Pants 2, but maybe I can get him to see this one with me.

I liked Traveling Pants 2 but the first one was a *lot* better. At no point in the second movie did I get a sincere sisterly vibe from all four of them at the same time. They just gave each girl her own subplot and threw them together at the end.

The main reason the movies work at all is because America Ferrera and Amber Tamblyn are so damn talented. The scenes in the first one where Carmen and Tibby would totally get on each other's nerves, then come back and love each other to pieces were dead on. As a guy I certainly appreciate Blake Lively but there's also something deeply annoying about her. And the whole Lena / Costas subplot is basically just a Harlequin Romance. It was only interesting to the extent that it was about Lena's journey toward being a woman, and that part got thrown out in the second movie.

But I can watch the first one over and over. It's the best movie about a group of young women that's come out in, I dunno, like forever...

I saw House Bunny tonight with my sorority sisters and we all loved it!

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by jessicaelaine

I saw House Bunny tonight with my sorority sisters and we all loved it!

Am I color blind, or is there no turquoise or grey involved?

I admit, I was hoping for an Animal House type movie, and came away disappointed. It's cute, though.