Today, I had to give a 15-minute presentation for a conference. I hadn't had the time to write out a proper speech so I decided to just wing it. My sponsor liked my presentation so much he wants me to turn it into an article. Now if only I could remember what I said. FML
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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
Today, I had to give presentation at work, for which I'd extensively prepared. However, as soon as I started speaking, I had a sudden panic attack and forgot everything I'd rehearsed. I stumbled through the presentation, feeling the embarrassment steadily grow in front of my colleagues. I almost passed out. FML
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
Today, I finished a very important but annoying presentation that took four hours to complete. Only after writing a paragraph to explain the presentation and sending it to my boss did I realize that I saved the document as "Shit I have to do to get a promotion." FML
Today, I got up on stage excited to recite a spoken word piece that I worked on and memorized for about 20 hours, neglecting other obligations like studying for an exam the next day. I blanked out in the middle of the performance in front of hundreds of people. FML
Today, I gave a presentation. My teacher deducted points because I "need to learn how to speak more confidently, because you often stumble over your words." I have a stutter. FML
Today, I was trying to give a motivational speech to my team at work, because morale has been low. Halfway through, I blanked and ended up just saying gibberish and stuff like, "We’ll just fake it until we… you know… whatever happens. You know?" Not exactly inspiring. FML
Today, I was supposed to present a speech on diabetes. The girl who went first chose the same subject, knowing I'm diabetic and that it was my topic. I went last, so I had to change half of my speech on the spot. I sounded ignorant about my own illness. FML
Today, I had to present a budget proposal to a nonprofit board that included a donor who helped me get my first internship. Mid-presentation, my brain blanked on a basic number I’ve said a hundred times. I tried to recover, knocked over my water, soaking my notes. The donor passed me a napkin, whispering, “Breathe.” FML
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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ITSaSHOT 7
You just winged a speech, just wing the article too.
Supergirl1988 16
You winged it once you can wing it again!
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Comments (68)
QQmore_fml 18
Just be really confident, then wing it!
TheNewGuy03 29
Well, coming from someone who writes as a hobby, winging an article can be far easier than winging a speech. Here's to a successful article! :D
timelessone 16
Not to be negative, but I think this is another FML in the making.
\ 28
"Today, after my boss read my article I prepared from a winged speech I previously gave, he fired me. Why? He said I had "winged" the article. FML."
TheNewGuy03 29
Or, an alternate story: "Today, after having given a successful speech that I delivered on the fly, my sponsor asked me to write an article. It, too, received rave feedback, and now I have to write his autobiography. He expects the draft in a month. FML"
Jharrist89 12
I'm sure you'll do just fine!
msmedieval 11
There's always someone recording stuff on their phones these days. Ask around, maybe you'll be lucky?
fightingkittens 39
I've done that before. I once had to give a speech in middle school about peace and freedom and John Lennon and that shit, but my advisor forgot to tell me she'd nominated me to give the speech. I still don't know what I said, but the teacher leading the event flipped shit and made me write it down so she could show the founder. I bullshitted again and it was fine.
TheNewGuy03 29
24, thanks for reminding me. I *really* gotta shit.
fightingkittens 39
No, asshole, I didn't. I'm not stupid. Forgive me for cursing when I post a comment at quarter to 2 in the morning.
DjMonroe95 11
Talent..Nuff Said
sikunt89_fml 16
Wow, that's brave, winging a speech... I'd crumble under the pressure. I hate public speaking. Good for you!
Blahshabadada 10
I hope OP can write speeches better than you. Dude, dont get upset because a few people disliked your comment-.-
tgod2013 5
If you sit down and get baked you'll be able to recreate it