Today, I gave a talk in my management class about creating effective presentations and holding people's attention. Go figure, pretty much nobody paid any attention. FML
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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
Today, I gave a presentation to a class of 70+ people. No one bothered to tell me my fly was unzipped. No wonder they were all smiling. FML
Today, I found out the presentation I've been looking forward to and preparing for months only has three people registered to attend. I'll be talking to an empty room for an hour. FML
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
Today, I spent 10 minutes passionately explaining a concept on the board while the class was unusually quiet. When I turned around, half the students were trying not to laugh. I had written the entire explanation with a marker that was completely dried out. The board was blank. I essentially gave a TED Talk to a wall. FML
Today, I gave a presentation in class. I felt pretty good about it, until afterwards when I was told I lost points for communication because I'd been chewing gum. I wasn't, I just have a speech impediment. FML
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
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 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
Today, I presented the worst seminar presentation probably in the entire history of my graduate department. I kept stumbling over questions, and overall, making an ass out of myself. I probably should leave my masters program at how thoroughly I burned myself. FML
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Top comments
Dale_shackleford 13
No offense, but I've found that when the presenter can't hold the audiences attention, it's usually their own fault. Good luck next time and take this as an oppurtunity to improve your own skills.
TheCurvyGamer 17
Seams like you need a few more of these meetings.
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Comments (37)
youdontsay123456 21
Oh the irony.... Sorry OP that sucks
MikaykayUnicorn 36
I mean, how many times do we have to tell you people? There is a button SPECIFICALLY for telling the OP that yes, you agree, this sucks. Please use it and allow the first comment to be used for someone with something witty or important to say. Thank you.
interesting33 37
Bit harsh
TrippingOnAcid 29
Who do you care whether it's the first comment or the fiftieth? Why should it hold any more significance than the hundreds of other comments? Lower thine expectations sir
TheCurvyGamer 17
Seams like you need a few more of these meetings.
nonsensical 26
Is there a pun I'm not aware of or did you just use the wrong "seems"?
201chasew 22
OP's audience's attention fell apart at the seams? That's all I got.
Dale_shackleford 13
No offense, but I've found that when the presenter can't hold the audiences attention, it's usually their own fault. Good luck next time and take this as an oppurtunity to improve your own skills.
Youre_A_Pussy 19
Opportunity*
CODplayer4lyfe 24
Depends if OP is in highschool or not. Even in my honors/AP classes people don't really pay attention to that kind of stuff
badbitch23 15
To add on with number 3, it's proven people's attention spans are relativity short. Try to throw in something important or interesting facts to keep people interested in you. Also assuming your presentation was on a PowerPoint add music that's well known ( we will rock you for example) this will keep people focused on the PowerPoint and you
katachristic 19
Rule #1: Have content that people care about. If your audience doesn't care about the content, they won't pay attention and there's no point in presenting it.
tormcn 26
Try making it more interactive!
boredafthisyear 11
U need to work more....
jlang917 14
Maybe you should try taking that class OP!!
bigmusclebro 20
The inner machinations of their minds are an enigma!
cacheson 42
Ouch! Watch where you're waving that irony around, you could put an eye out.
bella_nana347 23
Maybe you need a refresher in how to create an effective presentation that holds people's attention.
tranced_ 45
Those who can, do; those who can't, teach!