One of the most common requests we have had over the last few months is to consider looking at the frattiest selections from a number of different topics. The most frequently mentioned topics for such an examination have been TV shows and movies, and we thought it was high time that these requests were answered. We start today with our countdown of the Top 5 Fratty TV shows.
Before we begin, we’d like to offer some explanation about these choices. First of all, we can’t think of a single TV show that is 100% fratty. Many shows have some elements that are fratty, and some that are not…that’s just the nature of the beast. Our selections are based on the following factors: shows that have very strong fratty elements, shows that are enjoyed by many fratdaddies, and shows that include episodes that could be helpful for someone trying to live the fratty lifestyle. We will recognize the elements of these shows that are not fratty, and will explain why they are not fatal to the show’s place on this list. With this explained, we move on to our 5th Frattiest TV Show….
The Sopranos
With roots going back to the mid 1800’s, the Cosa Nostra is one of the world’s original fraternities. With their own rituals, regulations, and, of course, omertà, the mafia has been fratting hard on the outskirts of the law for time immemorial. It would stand to reason then, that the greatest of all American mafia oriented TV shows would find a place on this list.
First, we must look at the cons of putting The Sopranos on this list. First and foremost, it’s not fratty to be a career criminal. The federal penitentiary is no frat castle, and the witness protection program is one fraternity that you never want to be an initiate of. Also, the Jersey shore isn’t exactly known as a hotbed of fratitude.
However, there is much in this show that should appeal to your inner fratdaddy. Although the gains were ill-gotten, the level of cash flow in this show is akin to what many post-grad fratters should be expected to enjoy. This position is strengthened even more by Tony’s entrepreneurial spirit, evidenced by his “Gentlemen’s Club” venture.
Besides crime, there are some other vices seen in this show that are fratty. Gambling, frequent alcohol consumption, and the passing around of numerous Plan A’s are the rule for this family. However, the #1 way that Tony and his crew frat hard is through their repeated extreme frattabbing. Italians are known for their taste in food and wine, and these Mafiosos do not disappoint in this department. High-dollar meals are had daily, premium wines are downed like Natural Light, and when the bottle is empty, we just get another grocery bag full of money out of the back of the toilet and order another round.
We don’t recommend you go into Mr. Soprano’s line of business, but we do think that these DVD’s are prime selections for lazy afternoons at the frat castle. Stay tuned, because tomorrow the #4 Frattiest TV Show will be revealed.
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brofessors,
the sopranos is not a horrible choice for #5 but I’m guessing there are many better shows that don’t have the overall quality of the sopranos, but certainly frat harder.
Entourage better be on this list.
Not to ruin the surprise of later posts…but Entourage will be making an appearance.
the show manswers and spike tops anything… unless you count the abcfamily channel’s greek haha
My two favorite shows are seinfeld and the office.
Seinfeld is not inherently fratty (New York + Jewish) but is probably still the funniest sitcom out there. Much of the humor and episodes are fratty, also. Jerry shacks with random girls constantly, many jokes are those that would appeal to the typical American male.
The Office is not really fratty, but is fucking hilarious. Also, the character Andy Bernard definitely dresses fratty and once says that he shot a shark with a harpoon of his dad’s boat in the hamptons which is fratty.
I have to admit, Nip/tuck is by far my favorite tv show. Something ridiculous is guaranteed to happen every week. Miami and LA are guido central and the characters don’t exactly look fratty; however, the ridiculous amount of hot women they pull, the badass condos and cars they have, and the fact that when they’re not making shitloads of money as plastic surgeons they’re out drinking their asses off and pulling numerous tfms.
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Nip Tuck negatives: Miami and LA are guido central? Isn’t it more like Latin American refugee central? The son character is about as GDI / gay as he possibly can be.
Nip /Tuck positives: None of the main characters are refugees. Sailboats, drinking, money are plentiful, as mentioned.
Sopranos negatives: Overly made up, disease infested Joisy accented gutter snipe are not fratty. Trashy McMansions with tacky furniture are definitely not fratty. Guidos don’t know squat about Italy except those horrendously gaudy clothes; nor do these people know about good wines and their food consists of twenty forms of pasta, cheese and meat with some red sauce, oregano and garlic- that’s not fratty. The show makes guido meatbags feel unreasonably proud- that’s the antithesis of fratty.
Sopranos positives: Sharing construction contracts and working local politicians may be the essence of fratty. One of the few things on television about any sort of fraternity that doesn’t make me want to cancel my cable subscription. Frattabbing, granted.
I’m at a loss. This is all I can recommend: http://www.outdoorchannel.com/Shows.aspx
Good news about Entourage.
MXC on Spike should be mentioned. Who doesn’t laugh wildly when the guys dub over the talk of the Asian people as they get knocked senless by objects?
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