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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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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)
jaybone87 8
must be apple.........
gAt_d 26
Always have a plan B.
SuperMew 22
This seems like a real world lesson. Always save multiple copies of something, especially a big project. I would invest in a external hard drive and a few USB drives. I had something similar happen. My computer just gave up on life right before my final presentation was due. The only reason I even passed was because I e-mail the project to the teacher for her final say.
holyshitbatman 20
you shouldnt wait till last minute. protip 101. ALWAYS have your projects done the night before and saved on a flashdrive. you TOTALLY deserved it
Muffin_killer808 8
I guess that you could call this case Fried
macelonel 26
did you try turning it off and on again
sadistmonkey 19
well are you sure it's plugged in?
myeviltwin 20
You two must work for tech support lol.
sadistmonkey 19
Not me, it's a reference to IT Crowd.
harryisangry 6
Hold the damn phone. If the project had been assigned like a month ago, then the teacher would be right, you were unprepared. I dunno. Give more details next time
worldclassrager 41
I had something like that happen...I just needed to print something...the power went out on me...
beibhinn_callie 13
:(
eternal_malaise 10
To err is human, but to really foul things up you need a computer.