Today, I failed on a school presentation because I was not prepared. Apparently, the fact that my computer crapped itself and started giving off smoke last period isn't a good reason for not having my presentation prepared. 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, after I spent 3 days preparing for a presentation and practiced it at home. It was my turn in class, but my laptop wouldn’t connect to the projector. The teacher said, “Just explain without slides,” which erased my entire brain. I stared at my classmates in silence before blurting out, “The slides explain it better than I can.” FML
Today, my house caught fire right before I was supposed to present a school project. My teacher told me to, "just suck it up and do it anyway." FML
Today, I was giving a presentation at work but accidentally spilled water all over my laptop. I tried to dry it off, but it wouldn't turn on. I had to give the presentation awkwardly using my phone and everyone took the piss out of me and my shoddy performance. 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
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 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 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 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 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 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
xxrogerthatxx 19
It ain't, back ya shit up
annie_nk 23
I have a feeling a flash drive could have saved the presentation.
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Comments (104)
RustlingSoul 26
Oh. that really stinks OP... it gave off smoke???
Sports_guy3 28
OP should of had a back up system. Something to fall back on.
dingleberrysteve 6
imo if you arent saving projects on a usb youre doing something wrong.
DixieNormous007 4
ya I get side tracked by YouTube and craigslist
zomgbies 17
Duuuuude you shouldn't have gotten a Dell!
myeviltwin 20
You should always back up important documents, pictures etc. I use a three prong back up for important documents. Flash drive, print out and I email myself a copy. Because there is always that chance your computer will crap out or get stolen and those things never happen at a good time (like there ever is a good time for that to happen).
Kukua 5
@36 No, you can't expect computers to crash, but op said this was last period. In other words, he/she waited until the last possible moment to prepare. So, its still his/her fault.
3Runnerkid 2
I agree
xxrogerthatxx 19
It ain't, back ya shit up
EpicJman2828 11
This honestly sounds like a poor excuse for somebody who slumped off until last minute and then exaggerated a story of how it didn't get completed YDI
ohjoy15 33
They usually give you a few days to prepare presentations. OP could have used library computers, a friends computer, or even an iPad. You can make presentations with those too. Plenty of ways to get around. So if I was a teacher, and if someone gave me an excuse along the lines of "My computer broke". I'd pan-fry them.
annie_nk 23
I have a feeling a flash drive could have saved the presentation.
Paradoxxxx 16
You should go talk to guidance counselor/principal. That's not cool
jkmartinjk 16
Lol. The principal isn't going to hold his hand and help him through it. This is a YDI
Alexis2742 31
What did you do to your computer to make it give off smoke…?
awkwardloveannie 28
op pissed it off
Zen_Mei 17
You should have stuck with 'the dog ate it'
tompou6 19
That is an excuse, your teacher is just an idiot
xxrogerthatxx 19
No, you're just a student who has yet to discover the responsibilities of real life.
tinyrosie 21
"But teacher, my computer was smoking!" "What's next, the dog ate my homework?"
cakefete2 31
Teacher: "Your computer was smoking? You think I'm responsible for your computer's drug habits?"
macelonel 26
well....your teacher is an asshole
Folly_fml 12
Perhaps you should've tried hitting it? Maybe swearing while pacing the room?