Miscellaneous: The candidate

The candidate

By anonymous - 05/09/2012 13:51 - Australia - Mittagong

Today, I had to give a speech as part of my campaign for school captain. I was rather happy with it and so I told another candidate my speech. Apparently it was a good idea as minutes later that same candidate stole my entire speech, leaving me looking like a complete idiot. FML

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You deserved it 37 792

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By Jessey - 18/06/2009 13:05 - United Kingdom

Today, we were having a school prize giving. I heard my name called and I walked up to the stage waving and smiling, feeling rather proud of myself. I stood by the microphone and started my acceptance speech, only to be tapped on the shoulder by the girl they'd actually called up. FML

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By PollingLow - 10/05/2012 15:45 - United States - Decatur

Today, I ran for editor-in-chief of a magazine. I spent hours working on my speech, and offered a bunch of new ideas to increase readership. My opponent just said that she, "loved the organization". I lost by a 4-1 margin. My opponent later announced her plans for next year. They were all of my ideas. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/03/2010 14:45 - United States

Today, I had to give a speech but I wasn't prepared. I decided to give it anyway. While giving the speech, I got so nervous I passed out. FML

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By presidont - 18/10/2009 12:25 - Switzerland

Today, it was the elections for Student Council President. I decided to be nice and vote for the only other competitor because it was her birthday. I lost by one vote. FML

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By oooooops - 23/03/2015 00:32 - United States

Today, I made a speech in front of my entire graduating class and their families, despite my fear of public speaking. It seemed to go well and I got a big round of applause at the end. Then I panicked and instead of waving, I lifted my arm straight out in a Hitler salute. FML

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You deserved it 7 672

By Anonymous - 16/05/2009 13:06 - Canada

Today, I was selected to give my speech to the entire school. I was later told it had to be censored because it was inappropriate, even though I was just trying to make a point. My speech was on political correctness. My speech on political correctness was censored for political reasons. FML

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Is this a stand up show?

By Anonymous - 28/01/2023 20:00 - United Kingdom - Glasgow

Today, I had a big presentation at work and I was feeling really confident. I'd practiced it over and over and I knew it inside out. But when I got up to speak, I realized I had left my notes at home. I ended up winging it and it was a disaster. FML

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You deserved it 364

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 paula434 - 05/12/2009 22:19 - United States

Today, I gave a speech at a charity event in part to help with my shyness. Nobody told me I was standing on top of an air vent. It went on. My skirt flew up, revealing my underwear to 90 people. Nobody remembers the content of my speech. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/09/2014 12:18 - United States - Brooklyn

Today, we had a meeting at my job and we had to introduce new ideas to our boss. Earlier, I was talking to one of my close friends who also attended the meeting about my idea. As we start the meeting, she decides to steal my idea and take complete credit for it. My boss loves "her" idea. FML

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bayli 12

Wednesday 5 September 2012 18:58

...What did you expect to happen?

DocBastard 38

Wednesday 5 September 2012 18:59

If your competitor has the capability of memorising your entire speech after hearing it once, he probably deserved to win.

Comments

LiterOfCola 16

Wednesday 5 September 2012 22:15

Wasnt* a good idea ??

redmane 21

Wednesday 5 September 2012 22:18

I know that is your opinion 46, but I am currently on my iPhone which I've put through hell (accidentally, of course) for 2 years and it's still working like the first day I got it. iPhones aren't shitty.

jonnyroscoe 3

Wednesday 5 September 2012 22:25

Wasn't this on the Mary-Tyler-Moore show?

simonepedretti 7

Wednesday 5 September 2012 22:35

why would you tell the other candidate.. their a bitch too.

Disobey_fml 13

Wednesday 5 September 2012 22:44

Two can play that game, accuse him off plagiarism.

coolbrony12 3

Wednesday 5 September 2012 22:45

Wait wouldn't that make him look like an idiot if he stole your speech?

Villy23 12

Thursday 6 September 2012 0:14

Not if the other candidate gave the speech first.

KiddNYC1O 20

Thursday 6 September 2012 0:24

iPhones are pretty strong and durable... and I don't even own one.

mikeymayhem_87 15

Thursday 6 September 2012 0:38

Politics 101 - don't tell your competitors anything!! Even saying hi could ruin you if they're clever! You deserve it OP!!

b_rad_fml 4

Thursday 6 September 2012 0:43

So sorry but not only do YDI but you're an idiot for sharing anything other than a handshake with your competition!

itsame0987 18

Thursday 6 September 2012 1:11

18 and 45, the iPhone is much better than the Droid phones. I had a droid for two years, then got the iPhone. I will never again waste money on an android phone, the iPhone smokes it in every aspect.