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Post by Coldfront06 on Sept 4, 2009 8:59:04 GMT -5
I just received an email about this competition, and passing along the info. Its apparently a nationwide competition with a 1.5 million dollar prize pool. www.spritestepoff.com/ |
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Post by Oldskool on Sept 4, 2009 9:17:40 GMT -5
Oh Ohh, I'm gonna have to dust off the ole "steppin shoes", call up my posse, and show the guys how to win $1.5 million. I just don't want to have to hire a team of body guards just to get my car.
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Post by Coldfront06 on Sept 4, 2009 9:19:41 GMT -5
Oh Ohh, I'm gonna have to dust off the ole "steppin shoes", call up my posse, and show the guys how to win $1.5 million. I just don't want to have to hire a team of body guards just to get my car. You'd give new meaning to stepping with a cane  |
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Post by Oldskool on Sept 4, 2009 9:25:09 GMT -5
Oh Ohh, I'm gonna have to dust off the ole "steppin shoes", call up my posse, and show the guys how to win $1.5 million. I just don't want to have to hire a team of body guards just to get my car. You'd give new meaning to stepping with a cane  |
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Post by Alc 06 on Sept 4, 2009 10:05:47 GMT -5
Funny story. I auditioned for the commercial a few months ago, at the last minute, because they needed more people. They asked for ages 20-30. Well, they found out that I was a graduate and said I was "too old". That's the first time i'd been told i'm too old for something  |
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Post by Oldskool on Sept 4, 2009 10:10:35 GMT -5
Funny story. I auditioned for the commercial a few months ago, at the last minute, because they needed more people. They asked for ages 20-30. Well, they found out that I was a graduate and said I was "too old". That's the first time i'd been told i'm too old for something ;D |
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Post by Vudu_Prince on Sept 4, 2009 21:13:11 GMT -5
I wonder if the nationals of any org has been contcted about this? I think this is some coon ass chit.
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Post by Alc 06 on Sept 5, 2009 10:53:02 GMT -5
I wonder if the nationals of any org has been contcted about this? I think this is some coon ass chit. Yeah. The spokesperson for Sprite presented the trailer for the commercial at our Nationals in July. |
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Post by **Dea** on Sept 5, 2009 13:18:25 GMT -5
I am in love with this commercial!!!!
<===refreshing her page for the 3rd time!
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Post by Oldskool on Sept 5, 2009 13:36:18 GMT -5
I am in love with this commercial!!!! <===refreshing her page for the 3rd time! |
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Post by Dasani on Sept 5, 2009 17:01:32 GMT -5
Just love this ad... look at those Pretty Girls. Do it ladies. I really hope all the orgs do well and give us a spectacular show.
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Post by Blues Clues on Sept 7, 2009 9:49:59 GMT -5
I hope it is aired on TV....but I would rather be there to support my Dovalicious ladies....
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Post by Kyng of JDs on Sept 8, 2009 18:28:34 GMT -5
I wonder if the nationals of any org has been contcted about this? I think this is some coon ass chit. Our General President is requesting that chapters sign up. Endorsement at its finest... Why is this coon shit VP? |
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Post by **Dea** on Sept 8, 2009 18:38:52 GMT -5
VP doesn't like the direction stepping has taken in the past years. He's an old head that doesn't like much of what other ppl do.
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Post by Oldskool on Sept 8, 2009 20:20:37 GMT -5
VP doesn't like the direction stepping has taken in the past years. He's an old head that doesn't like much of what other ppl do. |
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Post by **Dea** on Sept 9, 2009 23:49:38 GMT -5
VP doesn't like the direction stepping has taken in the past years. He's an old head that doesn't like much of what other ppl do. With what?  I just gave you a mini synopsis of what he was going to come in and say. I've known him long enough to know why he thinks stepping is coon shit. Thought I't help out. |
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Post by FatalDST on Sept 10, 2009 14:25:35 GMT -5
I see qualifications say you have to be undergrad... that sucks!
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Post by FatalDST on Sept 10, 2009 14:26:18 GMT -5
I wonder if the nationals of any org has been contcted about this? I think this is some coon ass chit. LOL |
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Post by DamieQue™ on Sept 10, 2009 15:02:32 GMT -5
<--x is undecided about this
<--x forsees some serious problems
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Post by T-Rex91 on Sept 10, 2009 15:07:51 GMT -5
Finals are (of course) in Atlanta. May have to check that out.
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Post by DamieQue™ on Sept 11, 2009 7:33:50 GMT -5
Okay so maybe I'm looking at this too closely - but I'm beginning to think this is a VERY bad idea. Here's why:
1. I am having a hard time thinking of one thing that started off as a cultural phenomena that hasn't been completely a$$ @#$%@# by going commercial. Prime Example: Hip Hop.
2. We aren't the only one that have step teams. For an exec looking to expand into other markets - what is the incentive for keeping (for example) Latino Greek Letter Organizations out of the contest?
3. The rules are crazy
secure.spritestepoff.com/eligibility
Especially #7 and #8...
4. They are doing it by region, instead of by organization - 6 best teams in the finals. You could conceptually end up with some orgs not represented at all - in the finals.
5. By limiting it to current undergrads you can't even capitalize on the undergrads that just came into grad, who would have the time and energy to dedicate to putting together a really good show.
6. What difference does it make if members come from different chapters?
7. Who gets the prize money? When it's just $1000 here, or $500 there - it's no big deal. When it's 1.5 million in scholarship money - who controls it? The chapter? The org? The university?
8. They explain how they do the finals. They broadcast it live, and allow viewers to text in votes. This by far is probably the WORST idea ever. This $h!t is not American Idol.
All things considered, for once I have to agree with VP. It's not the commercialism that makes it coonish - it's the fact that we are doing OUR THING by THEIR rules. WE should be setting the rules and allowing THEM to be a part of it if THEY want to. Not the other way around. Think about it. Alot of us have been to numerous step shows. Even if we aren't experts we know how to appreciate nuances of stepping that first time viewers will not. There are people who don't know that within the D9 the orgs have carved out their own niches in what is collectively called step. How can they be trusted to judge it, if they don't know what it is? Do they know Ques don't do clap patterns? Will they be offended by the Ape Walk (assuming it's even allowed)? Will they understand that the Kappas aren't using canes as props - that's just their thing? I mean we all have some understanding for this stuff but even we are "fuzzy" on it sometimes - how will THEY get it right?
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Post by T-Rex91 on Sept 11, 2009 7:56:00 GMT -5
Wow D, I'm disappointed. Rules 7 and 8 pertain to appropriate clothing, respect for other orgs, and a PG rating at most on the performance. Not sure why of all the rules, THAT's what you have the biggest problem with.
If it's not just limited to D9, it's bull and that changes my whole outlook on the event. Booo. Ifthe judges aren't a representation of D9, I have a problem with that.
Scholarship payments are made directly to the institution in the stepper's name. I don't have a problem with that. FOlks are coming out of school with too much debt and who's to say that if you hand a 20 year old a check for 60 G's after taxes they won't be at the BMW dealership.
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Post by Coldfront06 on Sept 11, 2009 8:05:07 GMT -5
Looks like the money goes in the form of a scholarship, payable to the college or university in the name of each student. Which at many schools, if you don't owe anything, will result in a check being issued to the student. So the money isn't going to the org or the chapter, its divided up between the members of the winning team.
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Post by Kyng of JDs on Sept 11, 2009 8:12:55 GMT -5
That cant be right. So the steppers are getting paid to step?!?
The chapter always got the money for operations or programs when we put on a show.
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Post by Coldfront06 on Sept 11, 2009 8:15:56 GMT -5
That cant be right. So the steppers are getting paid to step?!? The chapter always got the money for operations or programs when we put on a show. Seems thats not the case here...the steppers are basically getting paid to step. |
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Post by FatalDST on Sept 11, 2009 8:53:32 GMT -5
ok, since this post has gone a little left, im just gonna watch.. its just a step show people... Damie getting his royal purple draws in a bunch!
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Post by Kyng of JDs on Sept 11, 2009 9:00:41 GMT -5
That cant be right. So the steppers are getting paid to step?!? The chapter always got the money for operations or programs when we put on a show. Seems thats not the case here...the steppers are basically getting paid to step. Now, I have a problem with it. |
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Post by DamieQue™ on Sept 11, 2009 9:02:32 GMT -5
Wow D, I'm disappointed. Rules 7 and 8 pertain to appropriate clothing, respect for other orgs, and a PG rating at most on the performance. Not sure why of all the rules, THAT's what you have the biggest problem with.[/quote] So you actually read the rules?7. Teams should ensure that their performance is suitable for viewing by people of all ages. Disqualification may result from: - Use of prohibited calls or hand signals
- Ridiculing other fraternities or sororities
- Any dance or step including nudity, partial nudity, gyrating or simulating sexual activity, or sexually suggestive movements
- Profanity, including any word, expression, gesture or other behavior that is socially construed or interpreted as insulting, rude, vulgar, or disrespectful
- Use of any music and/or videos that are in poor taste or contain profanity or sexually explicit language or connotations
Prohibited calls? Prohibited Hand Signals? Anyone who has any clue of what this covers let me know. Also anyone who wants to - let me know which calls are official and thus not prohibited. Sexually suggestive movements? I'm not a fan of dancing during step shows but the rest of you all do it. If one of the sororities drops it low during their performance - will that be considered sexually suggestive? There are few dances (especially in the South) that WON'T get a team disqualified. The last highlighted item is completely subjective. The first thing I thought of was the Ape Walk. Will someone be insulted - with the whole black person/monkey comparison? Will this be the basis for disqualification? If they want to do it, shouldn't it be allowed though? 8. Each team member is expected to wear appropriate attire. All clothing should be clean, properly fitting and in good repair and meets the following requirements:- Strapless, halter or tube tops, clothing exposing the midsection or abdominal area, low cut clothing, transparent clothing, and very short skirts, shorts or dresses are inappropriate.
- All undergarments (including briefs and sports bras) should be properly covered by outer clothing.
- No tattoos or brands may be visible during the team's performance.
- Attire must not display obscene, profane, illegal, inappropriate or offensive images or words, including references to alcohol, tobacco, drug usage or violence.
- Team members shall not wear any items reflecting what appears to be pledge line names and/ or numbers.
- No advertising slogans or corporate logos shall appear on team member clothing.
So 91, you read all this and your eyebrow didn't arch in confusion? You didn't Scooby Doo at this? You've got to be kidding. The brand constraint is ridiculous on it's own - but even if you conceded that - no tattoos? Seriously? It is 2009 - these ninjas must be out of their minds. |
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Post by DamieQue™ on Sept 11, 2009 9:11:24 GMT -5
ok, since this post has gone a little left, im just gonna watch.. its just a step show people... Damie getting his royal purple draws in a bunch! |
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Post by Bathroom Model on Sept 11, 2009 9:21:45 GMT -5
MMMM
damie, you've brought up some good points.
The part about brands not being visible it stupid.
But you guys if we want it to operate by our rules we have to run it ourselves and then bring in sponsors.
the way it looks it mow makes it seem like a d9 step show.
I know our nationals are behind it cause it seems like good press.
I just think that people all thinking that its a NPHC stepshow. It's not. It sprite show. Orgs might have signed on but untimely it's Sprite's.
So can we really complain?
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