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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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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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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notsofriendly 17
It really sucks, but ALWAYS back everything up. All my profs this semester have no-excuses policies. Good luck, OP, maybe you can ask to do some extra credit to make up for it. :(
attorco 4
YDI. If you have done your research, know your subject well, and put enough thought and effort into it, you should still be able to present at least something without the aid of a computer. You're not supposed to read word for word off the screen anyway. Unless you did a PowerPoint (it's not 2000 anymore so I hope not), I'm sure there was something in your brain you could have used.
theme_fml 4
Don't wait for the last second smart stuff.
xxxkassixxx 8
Wow
TungstenLildog 10
It is not an excuse. Computers crash in real life. Get ready for real life.
fallenangel62483 2
does your school not have a computer lab you could have used? if not you could have gone to a library or a friend or family members!
dane18 12
You are supposed to have back up printouts and stuff for situations like that, just saying
kbuglgbco 4
That happened to me once as well. I failed. But just make sure to carry a flash drive just Incase. It works good and you'll always have back up no matter what. You're teacher on the other hand, she's stupid
catkat1988 17
Wait, did you prepare a presentation and lose it when your computer "crapped itself" or did you wait until the last minute to prepare your presentation, and couldn't when your computer crashed? If the former is the case, then bad luck, it happens and depending on your age and level of education, your teacher is a little unfeeling. You should always have a backup of important stuff handy on a USB device, though. Stuff happens before presentations and deadlines, so be prepared. If the latter is the case, you COMPLETELY deserve it. It sounds to me like you were planning on preparing your presentation DURING the lesson immediately preceding the one you needed it for. If this is the case, your own sloppy planning is to blame for your situation. I won't pretend I haven't done this, myself, in highschool, but if I had the chance to talk to my younger self, I would tell myself to get it together and do my homework properly. In either case, I'm inclined to say you deserve it.
iwadasn 33
YDI for waiting until the class before to prepare your presentation.