Oversized T-shirt, yoga pants, and tennis shoes. These articles of clothing define the “basic” sorority girl. Throw in a pumpkin spice latte and something monogrammed, and you’ve got a full-on basic overload. This is just a stereotype, of course, but it’s rather blatant that girls are called out for their “basicness” while frat guys get away with their ridiculous mannerisms. It’s time for this to change.
1. Cut-off tanks.
If I can see both of your nipples, it’s not considered clothing. Stop.
2. Liquor bottle collections.
It’s called alcoholism. Research it, and then get help.
3. Flexing on the Insta.
We get it, you’re strong. Now put your shirt on; your mother has an Instagram and she’s disappointed in you.
4. Getting adorable puppies.
Yes, puppies help with one’s pull game. But it’s the equivalent of steroids in sports. Let’s make it a level playing field again.
5. Sperrys.
Just no. And you can tell who just bought theirs because they walk funny. Blisters aren’t fun, are they boys? Now, imagine how girls feel every time they wear heels.
6. Doubling up on mopeds.
There has to be a more effective way of transportation. Plus, isn’t that a little too close for comfort?
7. Hats that aren’t all the way on your head.
You look like you walked into a hat store and one fell onto your head. Put it all the way on, or I’m snatching it and you aren’t getting it back.
8. Saying “Bro.”
You don’t have to make your basic-ness that painfully obvious. Speak like you’re receiving a quality college education, which is why it’s only acceptable at the University of Florida.
9. Protein powder.
Gains? Cool. If you spent as much time at a homeless shelter as you do at the gym, poverty might have been eradicated by now.
10. Chubbies.
The saying, “If I can’t see your knees, I can’t trust you,” is true. But I don’t have to see everything else. It’s an uncomfortable situation.
