Miscellaneous: Today, I failed on a school presentation because I was not prepared....

By pissedandcomputerless - 07/11/2013 18:42 - United States - Lawrence

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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Compassion? At school?

By Anonymous - 13/04/2021 18:30 - United States

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

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Oh, the humanity

By Anonymous - 23/03/2023 18:00

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

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Performance anxiety

By Anonymous - 15/06/2022 20:00 - New Zealand - Auckland

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

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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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Unfair

By Anonymous - 09/05/2021 04:01

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

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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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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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Thanks guys

By annie - 12/01/2022 14:01

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

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My finest hour

By Anonymous - 25/04/2023 00:00

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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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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Friday 8 November 2013 2:37

It ain't, back ya shit up

annie_nk 22

Friday 8 November 2013 2:38

I have a feeling a flash drive could have saved the presentation.

Comments

perdix 29

Friday 8 November 2013 3:16

Because you describe your tech failure in a funny way, you think you should get special treatment? I wish it worked that way :(

xxrogerthatxx 19

Friday 8 November 2013 15:44

You're so in tuned with your thoughts it's not even funny

erjazo 17

Friday 8 November 2013 3:16

Why was your presentation not done and ready to go sooner than the period before it was due? Stop bitching, grow up, learn to be responsible...oh, and welcome to real life.

Lichinamo 33

Friday 8 November 2013 4:27

It could have been done, but their only copy was on the now-smoking and most likely destroyed laptop.

SgtAssCheeks 21

Friday 8 November 2013 3:32

Hot damn! Sounds like some sort of power issue you had there... but really OP always have some kind of backup and ALWAYS have a USB key with your work projects.

jonahwalzer 12

Friday 8 November 2013 3:33

Your teacher must be a huge dick:/ sorry dude

SgtAssCheeks 21

Friday 8 November 2013 20:06

teachers always have huge dicks in ****. what.

fwongraven 10

Friday 8 November 2013 3:33

You need to save work regularly, copy it to a flash drive and leave time before a deadline in case of IT problems. FYL if your school didn't teach you that but in university they'd fail you and in the real world a boss or client would expect the work to be done, no excuses.

JMichael 25

Friday 8 November 2013 3:34

Email it to yourself.

Habu987 9

Friday 8 November 2013 3:38

I see at least three ways you could have prevented this: 1) Email 2) Dropbox 3) USB drive That was something I learned the very first time I had to give a presentation..make a backup...and then make another one.