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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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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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Top comments
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)
ITSaSHOT 7
You just winged a speech, just wing the article too.
RedGai 7
Don't fail use now OP!
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#3, I didn't quite get that. "Fail use" of what?
Docbee 11
He meant fail US =/
MrSassypants 34
So he meant to tell OP not to fail the United States? :D
capslockisgood 19
34 Stop being so sassy!
maosquare 18
Yeah 34, don't be so sassy because capslockisgood!
ElementaryEdGuy 18
40: So is the space bar.
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Actually, #3 has "failed use" of proper English.
jessaiee 17
I think 40 was making a joke (referencing to 39's username) and I actually found it quite funny! Is my sense of humour strange or did others not realise...?
Supergirl1988 16
You winged it once you can wing it again!
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And gain admission into the "Book of Love!"
yeti37 16
Or admit that you were coming down of a meth bender, don't remember a damn thing, and you weren't even sure you were wearing any pants let alone remember the speech. You'll both laugh and he'll forgive you.
chlorinegreen 27
I don't think that's how it works 43 he would probably get suspended for awhile and go through drug screening. Pretty sure even if he's joking they have to do something about it.
plum_lovin 28
Well... try asking the people that heard it maybe? Explain what happened. I'm sure they'll understand... I hope. Either way, I'm sure you'll be alright.
red_headforlife 15
Too bad it wasn't recorded.
Smashhoof 15
Maybe someone did? OP should ask around and see if anyone has a recording.
StarThrower 17
Perhaps, it is best to just admit you were overtaken by minute inspiration due to your deep fascination with the subject. If you sell it right, it might sound even more impressive. If that fails, you can at least find comfort in how talented and skilled you are! Public speaking ranks as a number one fear, above even death, you know :)
Mr_Satan 11
In-*******-deed, death gets bumped up to my wishlist in the face of public speaking.
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Perhaps you should become an impromptu speaker. You'd be making some handsome quids just for speaking off the top of your head. :)
im_joking 11
I think you can redo it again! If you can BS it off the top of your head, think of what you can do actually trying
Overatedlife_fml 5
nothing was recorded?
FMLsOhilarious 6
If you could make up a speech without any preparation whatsoever during a presentation and your sponsor like it, then I'm sure you can do it in an article.
SamSwebb 24
Just wing it and hope :)