Miscellaneous: The candidate

The candidate

By anonymous - 05/09/2012 13:51 - Australia - Mittagong

Today, I had to give a speech as part of my campaign for school captain. I was rather happy with it and so I told another candidate my speech. Apparently it was a good idea as minutes later that same candidate stole my entire speech, leaving me looking like a complete idiot. FML

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By Jessey - 18/06/2009 13:05 - United Kingdom

Today, we were having a school prize giving. I heard my name called and I walked up to the stage waving and smiling, feeling rather proud of myself. I stood by the microphone and started my acceptance speech, only to be tapped on the shoulder by the girl they'd actually called up. FML

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You deserved it 47 925

By PollingLow - 10/05/2012 15:45 - United States - Decatur

Today, I ran for editor-in-chief of a magazine. I spent hours working on my speech, and offered a bunch of new ideas to increase readership. My opponent just said that she, "loved the organization". I lost by a 4-1 margin. My opponent later announced her plans for next year. They were all of my ideas. FML

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You deserved it 2 374

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

I agree, your life sucks 24 817

You deserved it 8 575

By presidont - 18/10/2009 12:25 - Switzerland

Today, it was the elections for Student Council President. I decided to be nice and vote for the only other competitor because it was her birthday. I lost by one vote. FML

I agree, your life sucks 19 619

You deserved it 51 634

By oooooops - 23/03/2015 00:32 - United States

Today, I made a speech in front of my entire graduating class and their families, despite my fear of public speaking. It seemed to go well and I got a big round of applause at the end. Then I panicked and instead of waving, I lifted my arm straight out in a Hitler salute. FML

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You deserved it 7 698

By Anonymous - 16/05/2009 13:06 - Canada

Today, I was selected to give my speech to the entire school. I was later told it had to be censored because it was inappropriate, even though I was just trying to make a point. My speech was on political correctness. My speech on political correctness was censored for political reasons. FML

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You deserved it 5 103

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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

I agree, your life sucks 702

You deserved it 385

By hrs220 - 21/05/2016 21:55 - United States - Lake Zurich

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

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You deserved it 1 529

By paula434 - 05/12/2009 22:19 - United States

Today, I gave a speech at a charity event in part to help with my shyness. Nobody told me I was standing on top of an air vent. It went on. My skirt flew up, revealing my underwear to 90 people. Nobody remembers the content of my speech. FML

I agree, your life sucks 33 585

You deserved it 4 034

By Anonymous - 25/09/2014 12:18 - United States - Brooklyn

Today, we had a meeting at my job and we had to introduce new ideas to our boss. Earlier, I was talking to one of my close friends who also attended the meeting about my idea. As we start the meeting, she decides to steal my idea and take complete credit for it. My boss loves "her" idea. FML

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You deserved it 6 837

bayli 12

Wednesday 5 September 2012 18:58

...What did you expect to happen?

DocBastard 38

Wednesday 5 September 2012 18:59

If your competitor has the capability of memorising your entire speech after hearing it once, he probably deserved to win.

Comments

rivaraven 35

Wednesday 5 September 2012 19:19

YDI. Why would you tell the other your speech anyway?

dirton89 7

Wednesday 5 September 2012 19:26

Welcome to the world of politics...it's a dirty, dirty game.

dsl1123 8

Wednesday 5 September 2012 19:31

You never share your strategy with the enemy ! Duh

Sandman366 6

Wednesday 5 September 2012 19:33

So all Apple can do well is sue?

klx125cross 9

Wednesday 5 September 2012 19:36

Why would you show your speech to anyone? I'm sure obamas gonna show mitt romny his speech to.... Pffff YDI fo sho

madamazinDana45 6

Wednesday 5 September 2012 19:39

Dana 101....... You NEVA im mean NEVA EVA EVA tell the enemy yur strategy!!!!!! U tell yur opponent HOW TO FAIL!!!!!! NOT SUCCEED!!!!!

Welshite 39

Wednesday 5 September 2012 19:54

How many people have told you? Based on your grammar, I would guess quite a few...

Warden1986 16

Wednesday 5 September 2012 21:08

I just lost two brain cells reading that. Please use English while typing a comment. I am by no means a grammar authority. However I try to write so, everyone can understand what I'm typing.

SenselessPattern 12

Thursday 6 September 2012 2:54

40# Just two? Two entire cities of my braincells just killed each other in a nuclear war over who would have to process the information from that comment.