There is a general consensus among Greeks that the television and movie portrayals of Greek life, for the most part, don't come close to hitting the nail on the head when it comes to the actual thing. However, there is one movie we all can agree we've watched and found strikingly close portrayals of our groups within the film itself — that movie being "Animal House."
1. When thinking of party themes, "toga" gets thrown in at least once.
Who can say they don't enjoy a good toga party? The dress code is simple, and the whole point is to party. Not to mention, as a Greek, you're almost expected to throw or attend at least one on-point toga party.
2. If you were a president, you wonder if you look ridiculous during inductions.
Weren't you just a pledge? You've also probably wondered if you look qualified to the pledges while you're reading from your script. I'm sure you could wear an umbrella hat during inductions and your new members would look at you with the utmost respect, just as you did the president when you were being inducted.
3. Looking back, you did some strange things during pledging.
You probably read the title and immediately thought of at least five odd tasks you carried out during the week. Everything you do during your week has purpose, but at least you'll look back and laugh at the ridiculousness of most of it.
4. There's always that one group.
We all know that one group that takes it to a whole other level during their pledge week. Some might even refer to that level as "scary" or "appalling." You may even be a part of that group on your campus. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.
5. There's the myth that you, as a Greek, dislike independents
I don't know who started this rumor that Greeks and non-Greeks as a whole do not intermingle, but for the most part it's simply not true. Not many people are shallow enough to judge you for your choice to not join the Greek system, and if they are, then, that should be no reflection of the Greek system as a whole. You should be proud to be a "GDI," or a Greek, and not let that stop you from who you befriend.
6. There's at least one administrator that you've crossed at one point or another.
It may even seem that after what happened, they developed a strong, unhealthy dislike of your group. They may even go out of their way to put you on "double secret probation" in their books. Haters gonna hate.
7. You take photos during rush dinners as a way to remember potentials.
Pictures are a great tool to jog your memory during rush events that had a big turnout. As a potential, it's not that you don't stick out in our minds, but after a few hours of entertaining, we as members would probably even forget which of our own members showed up, if it wasn't for photos.
8. Your Brothers/Sisters are ready and willing to cheer you up when needed.
On your worst days, you know you can turn to your brothers/sisters to pick you up. You sort of signed up for them to be your shoulder to lean on when you decided to take their bid.
9. You've got each other's back.
Listen, if you make one of my sisters cry, one of us may have some words for you. This of course is true for all groups, and for better or worse, you will follow each other over a cliff like lemmings to protect a member. One for all, and all for one.
10. There's no better time than with your brothers/sisters.
You can't deny what a wonderful time you have when all the members are there. You all have busy schedules, but the laughter and the tears of all the memories you've shared have all happened when you're all together having a good time. You can only hope that when it comes to cherishing your brothers/sisters and having a good time together, you can pass on that same happiness that you've found. Before it is your time to journey to alumni status, by all means go raise hell together!
