There are a few types of guys that we actives have run into during rush week that are doing it very very wrong.  Please for your sake and for the love of all things good, do not be one of them. 

Rush, love it or hate it, is an integral part of any Greek organization.  These are the days where chapters can build their future and potential members can find their home in the Greek community and in most cases change their life.  Yes it’s a lot of small talk and hand shaking but it is of the utmost importance and should be done right on both sides of the fence.  That being said there are a few types of guys that we actives have run into during rush week that are doing it very very wrong.  Please for your sake and for the love of all things good, do not be one of them. 

Mr. Invisible: This rush kid might as well have not signed up for recruitment. He could not hold a conversation with his own father and answers most questions with a neutral nod. Staring into the soul of your iPhone while you sulk in the corners of the fraternity houses is definitely not the way to do it. 

The Bum: “Hey man do you think I could bum a cig from you?...Hey y’all have a tab for rush kids at this bar right?...Hey is this your cooler? Just looking to grab a beer, that’s cool right?”  Need I say more… 

Hercules: Oh I’m sorry, I didn’t realize your were an all-state athlete in any sport with a ball.  Can I get your autograph?  Yea I was wondering what your 40 yard dash time was, thanks for filling me in… Look dude we all played sports in high school, you are not getting a bid for your low calorie count, we don’t care. 

The God of Frat: This kid came out of the womb with a pair of chubbies shorts on.  He wore those ridiculous golf visors before they were cool.  While I haven’t seen him golf I would bet my life savings on his surely flawless opening drive just based on the amount of southern, proper, tide, marsh, ect clothing he owns. If you are this guy…try less. 

The Energizer Bunny:This rush kid is a rare breed but just as frustrating as the others.  This guy bounces off the walls and to be quite honest, makes me feel a tad uncomfortable.  He seems to force his way into your conversations and tails brothers around the bar and at rush events.  Most people would be deterred a little by a restraining order…this guy is not most people. 

Mr. Modesty: Do not let his sarcastic name fool you, this rush kid loves himself more than a fat kid loves cake.  According to this over confident, self-absorbed excuse for a person the fraternity is there to rush him, not the other way around.  No one wants an arrogant (explicit) in their fraternity so you can show yourself the door.  

Frank The Tank: Congratulations on drinking in high school, step right up and accept this trophy we made you for being such an alcoholic.  Oh please tell me more about all the explicit drugs you use regularly, that will look great on our chapter roster and further bolster our reputation.  Honestly man I’m not sure we can even give you a bid, you’re way too hardcore for us.