If you grab a wiener, and it doesn’t become erect, you know he’s not gay. Here’s the thing: the 2012 University of Southern Mississippi graduate actually has some decent credentials (Note: I’m not including his résumé because it could possibly give away his identity). Did you actually have to grab another guy’s package? Well done. Terms of Use I can certainly understand. “It took so much courage for Mr. Dorn to write such a brave article”- Gawker next week, wait you guys I thought this was the real deal, I read “I was pissed we didn’t do it” Stop reading, now I know your gay. Post Reply. The elephant is the unofficial symbol of Delta Sigma Theta. The threat of it never existed during my pledgeship, though. This way, we don’t have to walk without our dicks in our hands. All organizations have operating costs, … The university hasn’t suspended Delta Chi in the wake of the allegations, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported. That’s way over the top. When a bunch of bros get on all fours, nekkid, and stick their thumbs in the bunghole in front of them and lick the fudge of their thumbs. I answered him: “Dude, yes! He just didn’t get it. Florence Letcher Toms, one of the 22 original founders of the sorority, enjoyed collecting elephants, and many members of the sorority collect elephants in remembrance of her. I’m still the same old Rodge.” Then, that was that. Branding. Mike Tyson podcast descends into chaos: 'I would’ve killed him', Rachel Uchitel says she’s ‘target’ of new beau’s wife, Jeffrey Epstein was potential target in a ‘Catch A Predator’-style sting, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit social media for good, How to Watch Alex Trebek’s Last Episode of ‘Jeopardy’, © 2021 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, No charges to be filed in death of Cornell freshman 'hazed' at frat party, LSU frat member arrested after hazing landed pledge on life support, 3 SUNY frats suspended over sexual assault, hazing allegations, Naked 'basket tosses' in middle of Kentucky's cheerleading hazing downfall, Steve Bannon's podcast shuttered by YouTube over false 2020 election claims, Gov. Only, my mind was stuck on the elephant walk thing. The local chapter of Delta Chi didn’t respond to a request for comment. I wouldn’t make the pledges do it every week or anything. 851,144, This story has been shared 191,035 times. I bet they barely do any physical hazing, actually. But the media has to avoid being homophobic. Still can’t tell the satire:truth ratio of that column, may the Lord be with you, Dorn. A lot of frats have sweethearts: girls who serve as the female face of the fraternity. I can feel it!” “Are you talking about the elephant walk again, you sick son of a bitch?” Dorfman fired back. When I returned home for Christmas break after pledge semester my freshman year, many of my boys that I went to high school with had the same question for me. That’s camaraderie. May as well try to get rid of the elephant walk. The only thing I do know is that contrary to what I thought as a child is that I can’t be the only one who feels this way. Unfortunately, it gets worse. They asked with sincere demeanors, “Is all that stuff about the elephant walk true, Rodge? It is based upon the novel Elephant Walk by "Robert Standish", the pseudonym of the English novelist Digby George Gerahty … I'm going to have to agree with Solomonm, all the frats, or at least IFC frats haze. Sure there are a few bad ones but you can pretty much say that about any social group, organization, or business. NYC man who breached US Capitol seen for first time since siege, The Weeknd shows real face after 'plastic surgery' shocked fans, CEO says breaching Capitol was 'single worst' decision of his life, Horrifying video shows Capitol cop getting crushed by Trump supporters, Air Force vet identified as rioter with zip ties during Capitol siege, The Delta Chi fraternity is accused of forcing members to participate in the "elephant walk.". What a conundrum. “As part of its commitment to the safety of its campus community, Sacramento State has absolutely no tolerance for hazing, and every allegation is thoroughly investigated,” the university said in a statement. And of course I’m not gay. Dorf used to act like such a homo during those lineups. If you feel in your heart a loud, “yes, yes, yes!” to what I’ve written above, I request that you do share your … 3. Many of these rites included sexual activities that the senior members of the fraternity went through when they pledged and that were then visited upon … The Delta Chi fraternity is accused of forcing members to participate in the "elephant walk." Then, they have the option of spending some time … And to be honest, hazing increases the brotherhood. American fraternity culture and the "elephant walk" I was talking to my buddy in college who has since joined a frat since we met freshman year and i havent really seen him much. Sitemap Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Sacramento State said they received a tip Jan. 26 that Delta Chi ordered pledges three years ago to partake in the activity, which typically involves walking naked in a line while holding the genitals of the person behind, the State Hornet reported. Remember the scene in Forrest Gump when Forrest and Bubba are in Vietnam and had just laid down to get some sleep after a long day fighting Viet Congs for the US of A? Phi Gamma Delta is one of the few Greek-letter organizations in North America to … i cant tell if you’re lazy or stupid, dorn, Well, he’s both, but I’m not sure what that has to do with this column. So many people don’t get it. they do have some studs. don't why there are so many haters, it's a truly intimate bonding … Page 1 of 1 #1 by: I luv it Jan 13, 2020 7:51:30 PM #1 . I mean, they made us do some pretty messed up stuff. “But Kyle is a little intense. Moving on from taking ass swats with a paddle to walking and holding each others’ hangdowns even seems like a natural progression. There were times during a pre-haze session lineup where I’d turn to the pledge brother next to me — his name was Dorfman, next to your boy in the alphabetical lineup — and whisper gleefully, “I think tonight’s finally gonna be the night, Dorf! That's why they put FIJI on most of their shirts and whatnot. The majority of frats dont do elephant walks or play the soggy biscuit game, despite what you may think. Dicks out, chicks out. Fraternity Initiations - The Elephant Walk Fraternities throughout the 1970s engaged in many initiation activities that were "rites of passage" for the new pledges. In the late afternoon, they go back in the barn to have dinner. We should have participated. And just think, as close as these two American war heroes became, they never elephant walked. But I don't know of anybody that actually does that. I mean thank god they didn’t Elephant Walk this guy, he’d call in the fucking Counter-Terrorism Unit. 5. How would you like to go into the shrimpin’ business with me?”. Your California Privacy Rights Given his experience, skills, and unbridled audacity, he could dominate this pozish. “Frat” is generally a term of derision, like saying “nig” or “kike”. Also the elephant walk most definitely does exist. Is it? February 7, 2019 | 4:37pm | Updated February 7, 2019 | 6:30pm, A California college is investigating reports claiming fraternity pledges were forced to participate in a hazing ritual known as the “elephant walk.”. It's tough to get rid of hazing when the members were hazed. You just grab right back on mine. Cuomo unveils proposals to speed up elections as part of 2021 State of State address, Lessons from Georgia and other commentary, Dominion Voting Systems sues Sidney Powell for $1.3B over election fraud claims. Exhausted and weary, they laid down to grab some shut eye, only the conditions for sleeping were far from ideal. School officials said they opened an investigation to determine whether the alleged incident would be categorized as hazing. “We need a lot of information to know what all is going on in that picture,” Beth Lesen, a dean, told the school newspaper. Also, FIJI does the elephant walk. That would just be gay. Part 1: New recruits are being publically hazed and humiliated during initiation into a fraternity. Kegs and Eggs. Link up form a circle with the other pledges and start walkin. With pressure from universities and national offices, and with the ever-present threat of litigation, fraternities can no longer get away with some of the hazing rituals of old. Could it have been that bad? The maximum level of brotherhood is attainable. Thanks for contacting us. Your Ad Choices Often, it takes place right before a minimum interval takeoff. 3. Because when something bad happens in a really big car – accidentally speeding through the middle of a gang of unruly young people who have been taunting you in a drive-in restaurant, for … No shortcuts. If so which ones - Indiana University Bloomington - IU Discussion This Dorn persona really is consuming you isn’t it, Dillon? Privacy Notice 156,316, © 2021 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved ), When the herding car blows a tire, there is a shockingly sudden and violent rollover which will have you commenting on the value of a rollbar, and wondering how Kurt and the Frenchman The 21 best jigsaw puzzles for adults in 2021—and where to buy them, 11 small home gym ideas for 2021: The best equipment for small spaces, Spanx extra 30% off New Year's sale is something to celebrate, Bloomingdale's takes extra 50 percent off clearance items for Winter Break sale, 11 best joggers for women who want to get comfy in style for 2021, Hula hooper hits record with her hypnotic hiney, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit social media over 'hate' they've received. Only one or two elephant walks per pledge class would suffice, in my opinion. Welcome to the new generation Old Man Gates. Frats gonna frat. Most of what goes on is already illegal. I got all excited to post this but you beat me to it. You know why we a good partnership, Scooter? It terrified me at the time, but then I thought, Nah, there’s no way they do that stuff anymore. 5 reasons why the Elephant Walk would bring a pledge class closer together: 1. If so, was it awful? 2; 1; 366 Views; Report. I’m ready to take our brotherhood up a notch. He came up to me the other day and started asking when they would need to do the elephant walk. Some blogger or “journalist” is going to read this and the sarcasm is going to go embarrassingly over their head. that coupled with the fact that he and his two lab partners/frat buddies were unable to follow a simple rule like "clean up after yourself" made for quite an enjoyable semester for me :(edit: to be fair, maybe those guys like doing the elephant walk. Toms graduated from Harvard and received her diploma from William Howard … That’s a bond that a herd of opposite direction-walking elephants couldn’t break. That’s brotherhood. Huh, Rodge? They're just not doing what you'd typicaly think of as hazing. Link to post Share on other sites. Only had to read the title to know it was written by Dorn. Did they really make you do it? Posted By: Horton Jan 13, 2020 7:47:01 PM. All that stuff is a myth, designed to scare pledges. This story has been shared 851,144 times. Sad. I began wondering why the actives never made us participate in the age-old pledge ritual. As I understood it, the term “elephant walk” referred to a group of fraternity pledges standing in a single-file line, naked, walking, and connected by their hands holding onto each others’ cranks. I’m talking fully unclothed, skin on skin action. We've received your submission. An elephant walk is a USAF term for the taxiing of military aircraft right before takeoff, when they are in close formation. Did 1996 'Simpsons' episode predict Capitol Hill attack? You can’t fully trust a man until you know the girth of his weiner. Before 10:30 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m., our elephants may not be visible on the webcams. Overall, though, it's the bigness of the car that counts the most. Fraternity Recruitment. Rioter in horned helmet who sat in Pence’s chair amid Capitol siege busted. I can't speak to the validity, this was just word of mouth. ‘Cause we be watchin’ out for one another. The girls matter just as much (if not more) than the guys do. but most of … People who join “frats” prefer to have them called “fraternities”. As I understood it, the term “elephant walk” referred to a group of fraternity pledges standing in a single-file line, naked, walking, and connected by their hands holding onto each others’ cranks. Pledge A: “I’m gonna grab your dick. Im thinking about rushing and think hazing should be allowed and is tolerable to an extent. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Not positive about this, but I’m pretty sure a “Dillon” is an old wooden boat. Hey, Scooter, there’s somethin’ I’ve been thinkin’ about. (Elsewhere on the web, see more Forward Control Jeeps in Hatari at The FC Connection. whatever floats your boat, fellas. Link to post Share on other sites. I too had heard all the outlandish, ominous tales of the infamous elephant walk before ever setting foot on campus. Bubba comes up with a great idea, suggesting that he and Forrest lean against each other, back-to-back, in order to stabilize themselves and find comfort. Hazing has changed. We didn't really haze too much. In the image, four fully clothed men are seen simulating the ritual by holding objects in front of their crotches. Don't have the timing down b prepared for a sore undercarriage. It’s all about brotherhood. The topic of discussion moved forward. Share this post. Origins. U-Haul bottle kills. If you aren't familiar, all the pledges are naked in a line in a circle. “We have a lot of questions and that’s all part of the investigation.”. And I never touched or grabbed any of their penises. But normal fraternities don't make you do gay sh#t like that. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! However, do any Frats at IU do extreme stuff? You can’t be too close with your brothers, right? None of that over-the-pants bullshit either. With your hand on a dude’s wiener, or with his hand on yours, you really have no choice but to trust him, and to form an intimate bond with him. you do realize that 8 of the 10 ceo's of the top 10 companies in the united states were from SOCIAL fraternities, a good portion of the senate, congress..house of reps were in social fraternities, treasurer of the usa, a former president of the united states were all in social fraternities, and in general, the … I never saw my pledge brothers’ naked, downtrodden bodies. This story has been shared 156,316 times. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Your California Privacy Rights And how do you ban hazing? How does the frat in the movie stack up against real life? Obviously, it had been done before (see above photo from Indiana University in the ’70s – Mark Cuban actually appears in the photo near the top left, standing in the doorway with the letterman jacket on), but times have changed. But, at the end of the night, you’ll find that the quality of your drink doesn’t really matter anymore. Fraternities; Sororities ← Go Back poll: who does the best elephant walk by: Horton Jan 13, 2020 7:47:01 PM. Nothing (homo)sexual in nature or anything like that, but they made us do some things and eat some crap that still conjures up terrible memories. Alas, we never walked like elephants. Claims of things like “elephant walks” (don’t Google it) or “awful waffles” (don’t Google it) as required parts of pledgeship are used by outsiders to the Greek system against fraternities as a whole and by fraternities looking to discredit or embarrass other local chapters on campus. Think about this earnestly before you dismiss it. This story has been shared 851,144 times. 4. I have heard rumors that several fraternities at the University of Florida make all of their pledges do something called "The Elephant Walk." Not considered proper speech. Like brothers and stuff. PS, I can’t talk about frats and hazing without throwing it back to one of the best blog stories … I got a very important question to ask you. In no way does this video actually reflect fraternities or what they do. Aren’t you?” “I’m not touching your dick, Roger!” he retorted as anger grew in his voice. Repeat until everyone has had the pleasure of tasting everyone else. But why not? Of course I am. Every time the pledge master yells "Jump" u jump. Truthfully, I was pretty pissed off we never did it. This story has been shared 191,035 times. You have no choice but to be nice to a brother when his hand is full of your wiener. Authorities were also recently able to learn of an instance where fraternity members forced hopeful frat brothers to perform what is known as the “Elephant Walk,” which involved grabbing penises and inserting thumbs into each other’s rectums. not sure why. You put one hand through you legs and grab the dick of the guy behind you and put your thumb up the ass of the guy in front of you. a dance a male stripper preforms. I never had to reach up under their groins grasping for man meat. when do you give out bids? He agreed to join a frat because he had a good time and hooked up at … 6,076 Would a Trump victory over the FDA save your … 2. The elephant walk is a ritual that requires the pledges to mimic the procession of elephants, commonly seen at circuses. S/B/D—185/165/205 (sumo w/ straps) 08-06-2012, 09:21 PM #9 “They don’t really get to enjoy St. John’s as a school they just come and go to classes but like for us, because of all the events we do we’re always on campus trying to make people aware that there’s other things to do … and that promotes people being [here].” There are 11 fraternities that remain on campus. Couldn’t they have parlayed some pledge paddling into an E.W.? elephant walk was done by taking ur left hand through ur legs behind you, and grabbing the person's right hand who was ur pledge partner. Soy sauce chugs. Picnic. Are you a gay boy now, Rodge?” I answered coyly, “No, we didn’t do the elephant walk. I agree, most heinous over exaggeration of the fraternity system I've ever seen. Text messages exchanged between two members of that fraternity in December 2016 advocated the so-called "Elephant Walk," which is defined by The Urban Dictionary: "Often used for hazing where a group of guys form a straight line and grab the genitals of the guy in back of them with one hand and put their thumb in … Just because they aren't making their pledges do the elephant walk doesnt mean they aren't hazing. So, I am initiating a call to all of you who understand and resonate with what I’ve shared. If kegs aren’t your things, drink before going out. for most of my experience with USC's greek system, these guys have been considered as the top house. All I want to know is what idiot took that picture.. I’m only okay with elephant walk if the participants are wearing sperrys, that way at least i’ll get a boner. The anonymous sender identified themselves as a former member of Greek life and included a photo, the student newspaper reported. The Real Frats: SAE: good ole country conservatives boys. Share this post. … It was wet, it was muddy, they were in full gear, and of course, they were in battle. The term elephant walk dates to World War II when large fleets of allied bombers would conduct attacks in missions containing … they like to act like country music lovin hicks and only vote republican. I know they did what one would call the Elephant Walk in the movie. ... Alot of what we define as hazing for men don't really work for women. But at some, after the film ends, many members, particularly male, walk out in protest claiming they don't do the things depicted in the film. He honestly looked really sad when we told him that wasn’t going to happen.” “I like most of the new pledges,” said fraternity member “Fat Dave” McCoy. To me, this smacks of denial. 191,035, This story has been shared 156,316 times. “Are you talking about the elephant walk again, you sick son of a bitch?” Dorfman fired back. 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