Health: Plagiarism sucks

Plagiarism sucks

By Anonymous - 15/10/2010 13:03 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 02/03/2010 14:45 - United States

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

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Ever decreasing circles

By Anonymous - 31/03/2023 16:00 - United States - Portland

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

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Is this a stand up show?

By Anonymous - 28/01/2023 20:00 - United Kingdom - Glasgow

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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Lazy ableism

By F-f-f-fuck you, teacher - 29/10/2023 10:00 - United States

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

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By stupidteacher - 05/07/2016 15:02 - China - Guiyang

Today, I gave a presentation in class. I felt pretty good about it, until afterwards when I was told I lost points for communication because I'd been chewing gum. I wasn't, I just have a speech impediment. FML

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By buster - 13/02/2009 08:06 - United States

Today, I had to give a speech on stage at a local preschool about fire safety. I'm 32 years old and passed out on stage because I felt extremely nervous and intimitated by a group of 4 year olds. FML

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Method acting

By emmy - 08/09/2024 17:00 - United States

Today, I was working as a stagehand for one of my college classes. I’m diabetic and can’t go without food for more than a few hours. I was told that if I left early, ate anything backstage, or passed out, I would fail the class. I passed out. FML

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The knack

By BrillianceSucks - 05/04/2013 00:10 - Canada

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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Great opener

By Anonymous - 17/05/2012 20:14 - United States - Champlin

Today, as part of my medical anatomy course, I had to give a presentation about an STD and the effects it has on women. The class was comprised almost entirely of girls. I become extremely anxious and accidentally stated, "Vaginas are smelly" as my opening statement. FML

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By wheezy - 03/12/2013 17:28 - United States - Bay Springs

Today, while giving speech in class, I choked on my own spit and had a coughing fit while everyone stared at me intently. When I finally regained my composure, my teacher told me my time was up and to sit down. I hadn't even got finished the first paragraph. FML

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phorest 0

Friday 15 October 2010 19:04

YDI, don't see the reason to change your speech...

keepmeonthedl 7

Friday 15 October 2010 19:05

I could be wrong but did you really need to change your speech?

Comments

loneguitar 0

Monday 18 October 2010 12:44

Frick, Diabetes is not an illness or a disease. It's a disorder.

Zebidee 8

Monday 18 October 2010 17:31

Every reference I can find to it, including the definitions on the American Diabetes Association and International Diabetes Federation websites, specifically call it a disease.

Shafreeka 8

Thursday 26 May 2011 12:50

It most definitely a disease, not a disorder. That makes you incorrect.

baduymo 0

Tuesday 19 October 2010 18:43

yes you are ignorant for changing your speech.

brightnite 0

Thursday 21 October 2010 7:14

Change your speech about ****** who mess with diabetics and how all the dick in her head must have made her confuse her real speech with yours.

hawkknight 24

Wednesday 12 June 2013 3:40

You shouldn't have changed your speech. I don't think that people would have thought you copied her.

Us3rn4m3_H3r3 11

Tuesday 25 June 2013 12:36

You're a complete dumbass. YDI.

blondie147 10

Tuesday 28 January 2014 23:27

Why would you change it? Facts are facts. That is not copying.

mavrik4 5

Sunday 25 May 2014 10:16

they changed it because they were alot alike, my mom has diabetes type 1.

CougeeSwagg 19

Monday 22 June 2015 20:24

You could have said the same speech

fantasyworld 37

Saturday 21 November 2015 0:40

You still could have given the original speech. The teacher should've made sure that no one did the same topic though.

stfuwtf 21

Monday 22 February 2016 5:05

I have diabetes too. Most confusing question I've ever been asked, "But if you're diabetic, why aren't you dead?" Honestly some people are too ignorant to insult.