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Post by Iceman on Jul 13, 2009 9:37:01 GMT -5
On Saturday me and my squad attending the Philly Greek in Fairmount Park and boy oh boy…. In the park, there were a group of FA 08 Neos (apparently from the same school) doing some sort of a Greek Unity Stroll. The cats involved consisted of Alphas, Ques, Sigmas, & Iotas . Although I’ve never been too fond of the “unity” strolls, this wasn’t your basic 2 –step, casual stroll. It was more than that. These cats branched out from the stroll into a mini 2 minute step show that include each Frat doing SIGNATURE MOVES of the other Frats. Example: Alpha Bros doing a semblance of an Omega Hop, Omegas doing a semblance of the Alpha Train, Iota’s doing the Sigma clapping thing (no disrespect –just don’t know what to call the PBS style), and the Sigmas doing a mixture of everything. These cats had this thing rehearsed. I mean, I’ve seen associated sister sororities doing a tribute to their brothers in a routine and that’s cool. But other Frats doing unity/tribute steps to other Frats?? Someone help me out here. Is that some new stuff? Maybe I’m out the loop or something. When they were done showing their “unity”, you could see these cats each getting pulled to the side and getting some “stern” feedback from the various members of their Org (outside of their chapter) that were there. I mean the looks on everyone’s faces out there (in particular us old school cats) were priceless as we were like  “WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE THESE NEGROES DOING?? If anyone else here went on Saturday, please speak up and tell me you saw this too. This was around 3:40pm in the field directly across from the patrol cop directing cars where to park. Between this, the switch day stuff and other weirdness…I’m wondering what new school greekdom is coming to? **Oh yeah..And some cats are taking their Mike Jackson Tributes too far. I saw a Kappa with the image of Michael Jackson tattooed on his arm… with a Cane in one hand and Mike holding up the Kappa hand sign with his gloved hand. Not a knock on KAP as a whole, and not a knock on that dude as it’s his skin to do what he wants with (hey, some think brands are foolish)….but if Mike wasn’t a Kappa, isn’t that taking it a little too far? Maybe it’s just me though… ** Disclaimer - With the new laws and regulations on OOA regarding not mentioning other Greeks – I Hope the above isn’t perceived as an Alpha getting in or worrying about KAP/OPP/PBS/IPT business or wanting to secretly be a member of one of those Orgs...LOL |
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Post by huey on Jul 13, 2009 9:45:39 GMT -5
First, Philly Greek was booty! I don't remember what time i got there but i don't remember this happening at all. What were they strolling to? There was no dj. The only music i recall was the one blasting from this Alpha's car, where a crowd had gathered. And i think the Sigmas' blowing a whistle. Also, my first greek event outta state. What's up with people walking around with paddles? I don't get it. Wassup, with that Alpha with the stuffed monkey wrapped around his neck. That was weird.  |
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Post by Iceman on Jul 13, 2009 9:52:11 GMT -5
First, Philly Greek was booty! I don't remember what time i got there but i don't remember this happening at all. What were they strolling to? There was no dj. The only music i recall was the one blasting from this Alpha's car, where a crowd had gathered. And i think the Sigmas' blowing a whistle. Also, my first greek event outta state. What's up with people walking around with paddles? I don't get it. Wassup, with that Alpha with the stuffed monkey wrapped around his neck. That was weird. Yes..This Greek was indeed wack. There were a line of cars with a dark blue lexus, doors open playing music. The joint they strolled off of was the Jadakiss joint..His new single (don't know the name) It used to be common for people to walk around with paddles. Just to trade off a stroke and keep it moving (It was a Neo thing) I didn't see that particular Bro you were talking about but I don't doubt it. I saw quite a few questionable things I shook my head at though. Yeah..this Greek was not a beautiful look. Did you hit up the step show on Broad street at the Blue Horizon? |
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Post by No Screen Name on Jul 13, 2009 10:02:05 GMT -5
** Disclaimer - With the new laws and regulations on OOA regarding not mentioning other Greeks – I Hope the above isn’t perceived as an Alpha getting in or worrying about KAP/OPP/PBS/IPT business or wanting to secretly be a member of one of those Orgs...LOL FVCK all that!  Like the John Mayer song says, "Say What You Need to Say..."  In the park, there were a group of FA 08 Neos (apparently from the same school) doing some sort of a Greek Unity Stroll. The cats involved consisted of Alphas, Ques, Sigmas, & Iotas . I'm all for unity, and I think unity strolls are nice.  These cats branched out from the stroll into a mini 2 minute step show that include each Frat doing SIGNATURE MOVES of the other Frats. Example: Alpha Bros doing a semblance of an Omega Hop, Omegas doing a semblance of the Alpha Train, Iota’s doing the Sigma clapping thing (no disrespect –just don’t know what to call the PBS style), and the Sigmas doing a mixture of everything. This crosses the line. This isn't really a unity "stroll", per-se. **Oh yeah..And some cats are taking their Mike Jackson Tributes too far. I saw a Kappa with the image of Michael Jackson tattooed on his arm… with a Cane in one hand and Mike holding up the Kappa hand sign with his gloved hand. Not a knock on KAP as a whole, and not a knock on that dude as it’s his skin to do what he wants with (hey, some think brands are foolish)….but if Mike wasn’t a Kappa, isn’t that taking it a little too far? Maybe it’s just me though… Is it just you?  HEYELL NAW it ain't just you. That is straight FVCKERY.  |
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Post by LejaOMG on Jul 13, 2009 11:29:09 GMT -5
1. Fairmount Park? You sure?
2. unity strolls...are for unity. I honestly don't see the big deal.
3. That was my LB with the whistle :-)
4. walking around with paddles, while MAD extra, is a common sight for me. Maybe it's a regional situation. Never had anything to do with trading, it was just a prop (like Sigmas and their canes or whatever)
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Post by huey on Jul 13, 2009 11:32:46 GMT -5
I'm highly upset we was at the same venue Leja and we didn't know of it.
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Post by Iceman on Jul 13, 2009 11:43:58 GMT -5
1. Fairmount Park? You sure? 2. unity strolls...are for unity. I honestly don't see the big deal. 3. That was my LB with the whistle :-) 4. walking around with paddles, while MAD extra, is a common sight for me. Maybe it's a regional situation. Never had anything to do with trading, it was just a prop (like Sigmas and their canes or whatever) Yup on the West end off of Belmont... (L, you in Philly?) I guess to each his/her own with the Unity Stroll.... Old heads walking around with paddles is a bit much. But for the new jacks (males), it's okay. Some cats just carry around the decorative paddles. We used to carry around one of our chapter paddles. |
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Post by huey on Jul 13, 2009 11:49:04 GMT -5
1. Fairmount Park? You sure? 2. unity strolls...are for unity. I honestly don't see the big deal. 3. That was my LB with the whistle :-) 4. walking around with paddles, while MAD extra, is a common sight for me. Maybe it's a regional situation. Never had anything to do with trading, it was just a prop (like Sigmas and their canes or whatever) Yup on the West end off of Belmont... (L, you in Philly?) I guess to each his/her own with the Unity Stroll.... Old heads walking around with paddles is a bit much. But for the new jacks (males), it's okay. Some cats just carry around the decorative paddles. We used to carry around one of our chapter paddles. Most people who i saw wit the paddles was females. |
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Post by Blu on Jul 13, 2009 16:37:20 GMT -5
Maybe the Unity Strolls are being created to combat all the Diss Strolls.... (I Tried ) |
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Post by Vudu_Prince on Jul 13, 2009 16:44:32 GMT -5
Yeah... sigh . I remember when the Philly Greek use to be the chit then hit Belmar Beach.. Like back in the day the up north circuit was in no particular order Eastern Shore Homecoming, Spring FLing at UVA, Fish Fry with the Chi D bruhz, July 4th Va Beach, Philly Greek, The Drip and Boatride thrown by BKUP peoples and them the Epsilon Chapter Bruhz and then Memorial Day Weekend back in Va Beach. Man those were the days.
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Post by Iceman on Jul 13, 2009 19:59:14 GMT -5
Yeah... sigh . I remember when the Philly Greek use to be the chit then hit Belmar Beach.. Like back in the day the up north circuit was in no particular order Eastern Shore Homecoming, Spring FLing at UVA, Fish Fry with the Chi D bruhz, July 4th Va Beach, Philly Greek, The Drip and Boatride thrown by BKUP peoples and them the Epsilon Chapter Bruhz and then Memorial Day Weekend back in Va Beach. Man those were the days. Dag cousin...Dude said Belmar Beach. Man that brings back some memories. Hit the Greek on Saturday and Belmar on Sunday afternoon - Good times! VP, were you at Belmar the year Ras Kass, Dmx and the Ruff Ryders performed?? This must have been like 97 or 98 - Pure chaos out that joint man. Never saw nothing like it..... |
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Post by LejaOMG on Jul 14, 2009 7:03:42 GMT -5
Yup on the West end off of Belmont... (L, you in Philly?) Not today... |
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Post by Vudu_Prince on Jul 14, 2009 8:05:12 GMT -5
Yeah... sigh . I remember when the Philly Greek use to be the chit then hit Belmar Beach.. Like back in the day the up north circuit was in no particular order Eastern Shore Homecoming, Spring FLing at UVA, Fish Fry with the Chi D bruhz, July 4th Va Beach, Philly Greek, The Drip and Boatride thrown by BKUP peoples and them the Epsilon Chapter Bruhz and then Memorial Day Weekend back in Va Beach. Man those were the days. Dag cousin...Dude said Belmar Beach. Man that brings back some memories. Hit the Greek on Saturday and Belmar on Sunday afternoon - Good times! VP, were you at Belmar the year Ras Kass, Dmx and the Ruff Ryders performed?? This must have been like 97 or 98 - Pure chaos out that joint man. Never saw nothing like it..... Naw I hit Philly G 95,96, 99 and 2000. The most fun I've ever had was Daytona Bch BCR though it hasn't been the same since 1998 when them police got killed. Hit that junt 92,93,98,99,&2000 |
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Post by Iceman on Jul 14, 2009 8:21:15 GMT -5
Dag cousin...Dude said Belmar Beach. Man that brings back some memories. Hit the Greek on Saturday and Belmar on Sunday afternoon - Good times! VP, were you at Belmar the year Ras Kass, Dmx and the Ruff Ryders performed?? This must have been like 97 or 98 - Pure chaos out that joint man. Never saw nothing like it..... Naw I hit Philly G 95,96, 99 and 2000. The most fun I've ever had was Daytona Bch BCR though it hasn't been the same since 1998 when them police got killed. Hit that junt 92,93,98,99,&2000 Gotcha..I never hit up Daytona Beach but we use to hit up Virginia Beach for the 4th of July and Labor Day weekend. That was the best - Hampton is right up the road from the strip. I think it might have been 99 we rolled with some of our Bros from Gamma Iota to that stepshow at the Hampton Colosiuem (right behind that movie theatre) but it turned into chaos. Some dude spit on security and the whole security squad dumped on this dude (I think it was F.O.I.) and beat him half to death. VA police came up in that joint with the dogs, mace, pepperspray, guns drawn..crazy. VA can get illy sometimes. |
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Post by Vudu_Prince on Jul 14, 2009 9:48:49 GMT -5
lol I was in Va Beach in 99 as well. And I meant Labor Day Earlier. Yeah Va Beach is off the hook. In 99 I THOUGHT my girl at the time stayed her ass home. I'm kicking it on the strip then i hear a horn blowing and my name THEN she wanted a ninja to jay walk in the strip while mounted police were around... NO! lol
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Post by happy1 on Jul 14, 2009 10:17:07 GMT -5
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Post by Iceman on Jul 14, 2009 10:22:36 GMT -5
Hap - What's up? How you been dude? |
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Post by happy1 on Jul 14, 2009 10:36:38 GMT -5
Lower profile, but still around. Wife is from Philly, and we happened to be up there that day. She gave me the o.k. to make a quick run to the park and fellowship with my people.
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Post by Oldskool on Jul 14, 2009 10:41:32 GMT -5
Hello Happy, what's going on? Someone was looking for you over at SH.
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Post by huey on Jul 14, 2009 10:48:10 GMT -5
They was deep and beautiful! |
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Post by THE emPRISS on Jul 14, 2009 12:30:10 GMT -5
On Saturday me and my squad attending the Philly Greek in Fairmount Park and boy oh boy…. In the park, there were a group of FA 08 Neos (apparently from the same school) doing some sort of a Greek Unity Stroll. The cats involved consisted of Alphas, Ques, Sigmas, & Iotas . Although I’ve never been too fond of the “unity” strolls, this wasn’t your basic 2 –step, casual stroll. It was more than that. These cats branched out from the stroll into a mini 2 minute step show that include each Frat doing SIGNATURE MOVES of the other Frats. Example: Alpha Bros doing a semblance of an Omega Hop, Omegas doing a semblance of the Alpha Train, Iota’s doing the Sigma clapping thing (no disrespect –just don’t know what to call the PBS style), and the Sigmas doing a mixture of everything. These cats had this thing rehearsed. I mean, I’ve seen associated sister sororities doing a tribute to their brothers in a routine and that’s cool. But other Frats doing unity/tribute steps to other Frats?? Someone help me out here. Is that some new stuff? Maybe I’m out the loop or something. When they were done showing their “unity”, you could see these cats each getting pulled to the side and getting some “stern” feedback from the various members of their Org (outside of their chapter) that were there. I mean the looks on everyone’s faces out there (in particular us old school cats) were priceless as we were like “WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE THESE NEGROES DOING?? If anyone else here went on Saturday, please speak up and tell me you saw this too. This was around 3:40pm in the field directly across from the patrol cop directing cars where to park. Between this, the switch day stuff and other weirdness…I’m wondering what new school greekdom is coming to? **Oh yeah..And some cats are taking their Mike Jackson Tributes too far. I saw a Kappa with the image of Michael Jackson tattooed on his arm… with a Cane in one hand and Mike holding up the Kappa hand sign with his gloved hand. Not a knock on KAP as a whole, and not a knock on that dude as it’s his skin to do what he wants with (hey, some think brands are foolish)….but if Mike wasn’t a Kappa, isn’t that taking it a little too far? Maybe it’s just me though… ** Disclaimer - With the new laws and regulations on OOA regarding not mentioning other Greeks – I Hope the above isn’t perceived as an Alpha getting in or worrying about KAP/OPP/PBS/IPT business or wanting to secretly be a member of one of those Orgs...LOL ROFLMAO!!! You know, I personally feel that anyone who has graduated from college need not be at the Philly Greek (or any Greek) but thats a whoooooooole 'nother issue...but I DID see pix of unity stuff. Stroll ok, but the step show? Um...I wish I would catch my neos throwing up another sign...I'd bumrush them on sight....that show wouldntve even made it to the end. Funny, bc Im surprised this one did. THat tattoo thing is a major fail. |
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Post by THE emPRISS on Jul 14, 2009 12:36:12 GMT -5
lol I was in Va Beach in 99 as well. And I meant Labor Day Earlier. Yeah Va Beach is off the hook. In 99 I THOUGHT my girl at the time stayed her ass home. I'm kicking it on the strip then i hear a horn blowing and my name THEN she wanted a ninja to jay walk in the strip while mounted police were around... NO! lol I was there in 99 too!!!! |
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Post by THE emPRISS on Jul 14, 2009 12:37:32 GMT -5
1. Fairmount Park? You sure? 2. unity strolls...are for unity. I honestly don't see the big deal. 3. That was my LB with the whistle :-) 4. walking around with paddles, while MAD extra, is a common sight for me. Maybe it's a regional situation. Never had anything to do with trading, it was just a prop (like Sigmas and their canes or whatever) Yea it was there. They changed it last minute. |
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Post by THE emPRISS on Jul 14, 2009 12:38:43 GMT -5
Yeah... sigh . I remember when the Philly Greek use to be the chit then hit Belmar Beach.. Like back in the day the up north circuit was in no particular order Eastern Shore Homecoming, Spring FLing at UVA, Fish Fry with the Chi D bruhz, July 4th Va Beach, Philly Greek, The Drip and Boatride thrown by BKUP peoples and them the Epsilon Chapter Bruhz and then Memorial Day Weekend back in Va Beach. Man those were the days. THe XD fish fry is STILL whats up! LZ @ Spring Fling too. |
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Post by THE emPRISS on Jul 14, 2009 12:41:08 GMT -5
Wow...aaaw that was nice that there were so many...except that funky lil diss step... |
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Post by Vudu_Prince on Jul 14, 2009 12:59:03 GMT -5
Yeah... sigh . I remember when the Philly Greek use to be the chit then hit Belmar Beach.. Like back in the day the up north circuit was in no particular order Eastern Shore Homecoming, Spring FLing at UVA, Fish Fry with the Chi D bruhz, July 4th Va Beach, Philly Greek, The Drip and Boatride thrown by BKUP peoples and them the Epsilon Chapter Bruhz and then Memorial Day Weekend back in Va Beach. Man those were the days. THe XD fish fry is STILL whats up! LZ @ Spring Fling too. I'm sure it is @ the fish fry. I'm tellin you I think I have pics of your first show the block show junt that was outside. That was when I was on lock down and my girl would force me to take my daughter with me everywhere. Scratch that we were broke up by then but she pulled some funkyness that my daughter ended up with me. lol So yeah my lil baby girl came to the fish fry one year lol. I went to Spring Fling in 96 and the Delta's had Biz Markie DJing but had the damn party in a vacant auto garage. Chit was crunk but differentttttttttttttttt. lol |
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Post by Iceman on Jul 14, 2009 13:02:07 GMT -5
On Saturday me and my squad attending the Philly Greek in Fairmount Park and boy oh boy…. In the park, there were a group of FA 08 Neos (apparently from the same school) doing some sort of a Greek Unity Stroll. The cats involved consisted of Alphas, Ques, Sigmas, & Iotas . Although I’ve never been too fond of the “unity” strolls, this wasn’t your basic 2 –step, casual stroll. It was more than that. These cats branched out from the stroll into a mini 2 minute step show that include each Frat doing SIGNATURE MOVES of the other Frats. Example: Alpha Bros doing a semblance of an Omega Hop, Omegas doing a semblance of the Alpha Train, Iota’s doing the Sigma clapping thing (no disrespect –just don’t know what to call the PBS style), and the Sigmas doing a mixture of everything. These cats had this thing rehearsed. I mean, I’ve seen associated sister sororities doing a tribute to their brothers in a routine and that’s cool. But other Frats doing unity/tribute steps to other Frats?? Someone help me out here. Is that some new stuff? Maybe I’m out the loop or something. When they were done showing their “unity”, you could see these cats each getting pulled to the side and getting some “stern” feedback from the various members of their Org (outside of their chapter) that were there. I mean the looks on everyone’s faces out there (in particular us old school cats) were priceless as we were like “WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE THESE NEGROES DOING?? If anyone else here went on Saturday, please speak up and tell me you saw this too. This was around 3:40pm in the field directly across from the patrol cop directing cars where to park. Between this, the switch day stuff and other weirdness…I’m wondering what new school greekdom is coming to? **Oh yeah..And some cats are taking their Mike Jackson Tributes too far. I saw a Kappa with the image of Michael Jackson tattooed on his arm… with a Cane in one hand and Mike holding up the Kappa hand sign with his gloved hand. Not a knock on KAP as a whole, and not a knock on that dude as it’s his skin to do what he wants with (hey, some think brands are foolish)….but if Mike wasn’t a Kappa, isn’t that taking it a little too far? Maybe it’s just me though… ** Disclaimer - With the new laws and regulations on OOA regarding not mentioning other Greeks – I Hope the above isn’t perceived as an Alpha getting in or worrying about KAP/OPP/PBS/IPT business or wanting to secretly be a member of one of those Orgs...LOL but I DID see pix of unity stuff. Stroll ok, but the step show? Um...I wish I would catch my neos throwing up another sign...I'd bumrush them on sight....that show wouldntve even made it to the end. Funny, bc Im surprised this one did. THat tattoo thing is a major fail. LOL....You got that - I feel you on that. Not only did that joint make me feel really old, but it just ain't the same as it used to be back in the day. It's just feels "different" . A lot of our older Bros still keep up and stay informed on our UG chapter and it's happenings. It just happens to be customary that at least two or three old heads will roll down to events like this with the much younger Bros - Ecspecially when there are Neo's rolling, just in case..... But after witnessing the extreme fall off of the Philly Greek, I'm taking myself out of the rotation at least until Neveruary 48th of last year..lol |
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Post by THE emPRISS on Jul 14, 2009 13:09:12 GMT -5
THe XD fish fry is STILL whats up! LZ @ Spring Fling too. I'm sure it is @ the fish fry. I'm tellin you I think I have pics of your first show the block show junt that was outside. That was when I was on lock down and my girl would force me to take my daughter with me everywhere. Scratch that we were broke up by then but she pulled some funkyness that my daughter ended up with me. lol So yeah my lil baby girl came to the fish fry one year lol. I went to Spring Fling in 96 and the Delta's had Biz Markie DJing but had the damn party in a vacant auto garage. Chit was crunk but differentttttttttttttttt. lol ROFL LZ & KP and that garage! lol... |
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Post by THE emPRISS on Jul 14, 2009 13:12:14 GMT -5
ROFLMAO!!! You know, I personally feel that anyone who has graduated from college need not be at the Philly Greek (or any Greek) but thats a whoooooooole 'nother issue...but I DID see pix of unity stuff. Stroll ok, but the step show? Um...I wish I would catch my neos throwing up another sign...I'd bumrush them on sight....that show wouldntve even made it to the end. Funny, bc Im surprised this one did. THat tattoo thing is a major fail. LOL....You got that - I feel you on that. Not only did that joint make me feel really old, but it just ain't the same as it used to be back in the day. It's just feels "different" . A lot of our older Bros still keep up and stay informed on our UG chapter and it's happenings. It just happens to be customary that at least two or three old heads will roll down to events like this with the much younger Bros - Ecspecially when there are Neo's rolling, just in case..... But after witnessing the extreme fall off of the Philly Greek, I'm taking myself out of the rotation at least until Neveruary 48th of last year..lol ROFLMAO!!! Yep, I feel you. I had this "argument" with a friend of mine and he gave the same rationale as you but at some point you have to hand over the reigns. I cant go because I'll wind up slapping someone out....so, our girls are schooled well enough and we are a phone call away. They are usually with older sorors but still sorors younger than us. We are like the Wizard now...lol LOL! Thats better than 19-90never...the year I was told that I'd eventually cross! lol |
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Post by Bathroom Model on Jul 14, 2009 13:50:29 GMT -5
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“WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE THESE NEGROES DOING?? If anyone else here went on Saturday, please speak up and tell me you saw this too. This was around 3:40pm in the field directly across from the patrol cop directing cars where to park. Between this, the switch day stuff and other weirdness…I’m wondering what new school greekdom is coming to?
Like the John Mayer song says, "Say What You Need to Say..." 
HEYELL NAW it ain't just you. That is straight FVCKERY. 
