.............wow..............that is a tough one....what size is the plant....? Where has it been growing....?

My guess would be...............Neoregelia hybrid.......?!

The photo indicates that the plant has been growing in shade, resulting in lanky growth, and loss of colour to the leaves. This makes a positive I.D tricky for a Neo as they are Brom's that generally respond best in high light.

You could try removing the pups before summer. Then, if possible, put them into different locations where they will receive alot more light, even direct morning, or afternoon sun. After a season in their new locations, the plants should start to show their true colours....(that song has just come to mind...) and you will have a better chance of an I.D.

its been growing at walmart! LOL.....hence the shaded growth. you know how they stack plants on shelves in the dark. i watched it for a while. i had to save it...it had no name and was past prime. i just know it was doomed... til i brought it home the other day.

i have a feeling its a purple foliage neo....just which one? hmmmmm

It looks more red than purple to me, and it's definitely a Neo. hybrid, but beyond that it's hard to say.

If you follow devo's suggestions and post another picture in about 6 months, I'll bet it will be a whole lot easier to ID, but there are several thousand registered Neo. hybrids, so......... ;-)