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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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)
Jacksparrow72 21
Maybe some one recorded it. Try to find out.
StinGer56 10
You could just be honest and upfront, tell him you winged it and don't remember what you said...Chances are, he'll appreciate your honesty over attempting to wing the article.
caysters 12
Someone has to have recorded it somewhere. Hunt it down.
triggerit 5
Op must be in the same mood to wing the article...so wait untill it would be to late to write an article and then switch on recorder and go a head...
bballfreak3422 2
I think he knows. And now he's punishing you
FlashBurn 13
I like the user name! I'm not a speech person, but winging a paper doesn't take much effort at all.
voldyisgoindown 8
This is what we call a "humble brag"
lockyz 10
Probably someone recorded it , find this person and get his recorder
lovebeecharmer 6
Be honest with him, because then it will show you knew your material. Unless it was a lot of guessing
ardencred 7
Maybe he hates it so much he needs a reason to fire you?