Comments on: Sorority Boots Overweight and "Non-Conventionally Pretty" Members. http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/ The Neat Side of the Web Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:44:19 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: hmmmmm http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/comment-page-1/#comment-82611 hmmmmm Thu, 01 Mar 2007 07:54:06 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/#comment-82611 "As a society we need to realize that we don’t all like each other, we aren’t all attracted to each other, and most importantly, we don’t always get what we want and can’t just cry “victim” every time." Oh, ho ho ho ho ho. If you're a white boy and you get angry at some point in the future because some "minority" or "woman" has "taken your job", I can't WAIT to throw this one back in your face. "As a society we need to realize that we don’t all like each other, we aren’t all attracted to each other, and most importantly, we don’t always get what we want and can’t just cry “victim” every time."

Oh, ho ho ho ho ho. If you're a white boy and you get angry at some point in the future because some "minority" or "woman" has "taken your job", I can't WAIT to throw this one back in your face.

]]> By: Jason http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/comment-page-1/#comment-82127 Jason Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:06:49 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/#comment-82127 Q: What degree does a sorority girl earn? A: An M-R-S. Q: What degree does a sorority girl earn?
A: An M-R-S.

]]> By: Tempscire http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/comment-page-1/#comment-82016 Tempscire Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:36:50 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/#comment-82016 "Beyond that, if these women were admitted with the knowledge that they would present a certain image..." So the black, Korean and Vietnamese members would go about presenting that image how? "Beyond that, if these women were admitted with the knowledge that they would present a certain image..."

So the black, Korean and Vietnamese members would go about presenting that image how?

]]> By: serotonin http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/comment-page-1/#comment-81993 serotonin Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:45:44 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/#comment-81993 If the article is correct, and that sorority was at risk of going defunct as a result of a declining brand image and enrollment, then just like a company or organization they were clearly in need of a rejuvinated marketing campaign. Unfortunately, it backfired. Beyond that, if these women were admitted with the knowledge that they would present a certain image, then to not adhere to that agreement puts them at fault, regardless of whether its PC or not. If they were not informed of such an agreement, then yes, the sorority is at fault. As a society we need to realize that we don't all like each other, we aren't all attracted to each other, and most importantly, we don't always get what we want and can't just cry "victim" every time. Whether its a job or clique or even a family, sometimes thats just not where you should be for better or for worse. Clearly these women will be better off not part of this organization. If the article is correct, and that sorority was at risk of going defunct as a result of a declining brand image and enrollment, then just like a company or organization they were clearly in need of a rejuvinated marketing campaign. Unfortunately, it backfired.

Beyond that, if these women were admitted with the knowledge that they would present a certain image, then to not adhere to that agreement puts them at fault, regardless of whether its PC or not. If they were not informed of such an agreement, then yes, the sorority is at fault.

As a society we need to realize that we don't all like each other, we aren't all attracted to each other, and most importantly, we don't always get what we want and can't just cry "victim" every time. Whether its a job or clique or even a family, sometimes thats just not where you should be for better or for worse. Clearly these women will be better off not part of this organization.

]]> By: Geekazoid http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/comment-page-1/#comment-81892 Geekazoid Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:17:19 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/#comment-81892 Thank goodness I skipped all that sorority garbage, I attended college much later as a working adult and skipped all the formalities and was much better off for it. Thank goodness I skipped all that sorority garbage, I attended college much later as a working adult and skipped all the formalities and was much better off for it.

]]> By: the gh0st http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/comment-page-1/#comment-81889 the gh0st Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:05:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/#comment-81889 No offense to Samantha, but I feel like I just read a recruitment flier. As far as the article goes, this is the first time I've encountered an organization that has kicked out it's members after recruiting them. Most of the time, they usually skip the recruitment part and just ban them from the group. No offense to Samantha, but I feel like I just read a recruitment flier.

As far as the article goes, this is the first time I've encountered an organization that has kicked out it's members after recruiting them. Most of the time, they usually skip the recruitment part and just ban them from the group.

]]> By: ted http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/comment-page-1/#comment-81876 ted Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:00:08 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/#comment-81876 Thanks to Samantha for the commercial, who as President of a sorority is not certain if her group discriminates based on looks or weight. How does one stress heritage, Mitzy? Oh, I'm not sure, Buffy. Let's go ask some boys. Thanks to Samantha for the commercial, who as President of a sorority is not certain if her group discriminates based on looks or weight.

How does one stress heritage, Mitzy?

Oh, I'm not sure, Buffy. Let's go ask some boys.

]]> By: Samantha http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/comment-page-1/#comment-81843 Samantha Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:42:47 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/#comment-81843 As a member (and current president) of a sorority, I just wanted to say that not all sororities are like this. Nor are we dating pools for frat boys, although I understand where that stereotype comes from. I don't believe my sorority discriminates based on looks or weight (I'd consider myself a bit overweight so take that as you will). Also, our sorority (similar to most) is committed to developing members of poise and purpose, serving our community through philanthropy and service, fostering sisterhood, improving scholarship and providing leadership opportunities. We also promote athleticism/sports, social events and spirituality. We stress heritage and advocate our members taking advantage of leadership opportunities both within the sorority and outside of it. Sororities (and fraternities) offer a multitude of positive enrichment for college students, but, as with most organizations, you can only get from it as much as you give to it. Samantha President Zeta Phi Chapter Alpha Sigma Alpha As a member (and current president) of a sorority, I just wanted to say that not all sororities are like this. Nor are we dating pools for frat boys, although I understand where that stereotype comes from. I don't believe my sorority discriminates based on looks or weight (I'd consider myself a bit overweight so take that as you will). Also, our sorority (similar to most) is committed to developing members of poise and purpose, serving our community through philanthropy and service, fostering sisterhood, improving scholarship and providing leadership opportunities. We also promote athleticism/sports, social events and spirituality. We stress heritage and advocate our members taking advantage of leadership opportunities both within the sorority and outside of it.

Sororities (and fraternities) offer a multitude of positive enrichment for college students, but, as with most organizations, you can only get from it as much as you give to it.

Samantha
President Zeta Phi Chapter
Alpha Sigma Alpha

]]> By: Tyler http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/comment-page-1/#comment-81814 Tyler Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:56:10 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/#comment-81814 Private organizations can do whatever they want. It might not seem nice, but as ted said, welcome to the real world. Private organizations can do whatever they want. It might not seem nice, but as ted said, welcome to the real world.

]]> By: ted http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/comment-page-1/#comment-81806 ted Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:34:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/#comment-81806 Isn't what they're doing just a reflection of the attitudes they'll encounter in the real world? Isn't what they're doing just a reflection of the attitudes they'll encounter in the real world?

]]> By: NotSurpised http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/comment-page-1/#comment-81795 NotSurpised Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:24:13 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/#comment-81795 The only thing about this that surprises me is the fact that they were originally recruited into the sorority. Sad to say, and I'm not condoning it, but I'm not sure why anyone would be surprised by this. The only thing about this that surprises me is the fact that they were originally recruited into the sorority. Sad to say, and I'm not condoning it, but I'm not sure why anyone would be surprised by this.

]]> By: Solo http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/comment-page-1/#comment-81793 Solo Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:12:39 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/#comment-81793 It sends a clear message "We're stupid and racist" That ought to prop up membership! Great move! It sends a clear message "We're stupid and racist"

That ought to prop up membership! Great move!

]]> By: Creeped out http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/comment-page-1/#comment-81783 Creeped out Mon, 26 Feb 2007 23:35:53 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/#comment-81783 That is not right. Is anyone doing anything about this? Not that I'm a sorority girl (my school didn't even have them) but that exclusiveness should not fly. That is not right. Is anyone doing anything about this? Not that I'm a sorority girl (my school didn't even have them) but that exclusiveness should not fly.

]]> By: artschild http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/comment-page-1/#comment-81763 artschild Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:18:20 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/#comment-81763 Um... how is this "neato" and not just infuriating? Um... how is this "neato" and not just infuriating?

]]> By: Andie http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/comment-page-1/#comment-81750 Andie Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:41:47 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/26/sorority-boots-overweight-and-non-conventionally-pretty-members/#comment-81750 What exactly does a sorority do, anyway? I always had the impression that they were just dating pools for the frat guys. What exactly does a sorority do, anyway? I always had the impression that they were just dating pools for the frat guys.

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