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By annie - 12/01/2022 14:01

Today, I had to do a PowerPoint presentation alone, since none of my group members showed up. I was given a big fat 0 for doing the presentation alone. It was worth 50% of my grade. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/05/2021 04:01

Today, I had to do a presentation. No one else in my group showed up, so I had to do it alone. I was given a failing grade for presenting by myself, and therefore not being a "team player". FML

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By Anonymous - 03/05/2013 16:38 - United States - Hyattsville

Today, I gave a big presentation to my class. It included PowerPoint slides and video clips of the country I'd been researching. Another student did a presentation on the same country, except he just read from its Wikipedia page. He practically got a standing ovation. I got a single clap. FML

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All together now

By aloneagainnaturally - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - Denmark - Søborg

Today, we were all put in groups to make a presentation together. And by "together" I mean I pulled an all nighter to finish it by myself. My group criticized my work. FML

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Late arrival

By juniper - 11/03/2022 18:00

Today, I had a presentation at 8 a.m. that was worth 30% of my grade. Unfortunately, someone decided to text me at the exact moment my alarm should’ve gone off, so it didn’t. My body doesn’t naturally wake up until 3 p.m. FML

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Performance anxiety

By Anonymous - 15/06/2022 20:00 - New Zealand - Auckland

Today, I had a presentation for my university class. The bus was 5 minutes late, and I ended up getting to class right on time. As I took a seat, my group was asked to present. I panicked and totally bombed my presentation. FML

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By Franigirl - 26/02/2011 05:34 - United States

Today, I had to present a powerpoint in front of my class. When I was finished, no one clapped. On my way back to my seat, I slipped on a pencil and fell straight on my face. That's when everyone clapped. FML

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I'm doing the thing

By Anonymous - 16/08/2018 03:30

Today, I failed a final presentation. My partner, who did none of the research, presented the entire project, talking over me and glaring when I spoke up. He denied everything and the professor didn't believe me. Now I have to retake this class with the same professor. FML

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By hrs220 - 21/05/2016 21:55 - United States - Lake Zurich

Today, I gave a presentation for my final on class. While I was giving the speech my shirt strap broke. I ended up flashing everyone including the teacher. At least I got an A. FML

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By pissedandcomputerless - 07/11/2013 18:42 - United States - Lawrence

Today, I failed on a school presentation because I was not prepared. Apparently, the fact that my computer crapped itself and started giving off smoke last period isn't a good reason for not having my presentation prepared. FML

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By WorkWeirdo - 30/03/2016 20:26 - Peru - Lima

Today, my boss finally checked the presentation I have been working on for three weeks. She called me into her office, and told me everything was dreadful, and requested me to start from scratch. It's due in half an hour. FML

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BurnInDemonFire 34

Wednesday 12 January 2022 14:30

You should challenge that decision. It's not your fault they didn't show up. You shouldn't be punished for being the only one to make an effort.

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 12 January 2022 17:00

You're really getting an education! If you are on a team of losers, you will fail regardless of your individual effort. That's how the real world works.

Comments

BurnInDemonFire 34

Wednesday 12 January 2022 14:30

You should challenge that decision. It's not your fault they didn't show up. You shouldn't be punished for being the only one to make an effort.

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 12 January 2022 17:00

You're really getting an education! If you are on a team of losers, you will fail regardless of your individual effort. That's how the real world works.

Brightside86 30

Thursday 13 January 2022 1:25

Oh God it hurts how true this is.

Hangryko 31

Wednesday 12 January 2022 20:21

Tell the principal/dean. That should not be allowed as it is grossly unfair to you.

mccuish 25

Thursday 13 January 2022 7:53

This is why I hated partner projects in school. They shouldn’t even be allowed

RichardPencil 30

Thursday 13 January 2022 16:30

I hate them, too, but they are very popular with students. Everyone is familiar with the slacker (or free-loader) problem, but there's also a problem with control freaks. I always make group project work a small part of the grade.