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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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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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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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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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.

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notsofriendly 17

Friday 8 November 2013 16:44

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

Friday 8 November 2013 17:48

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

Friday 8 November 2013 18:16

Don't wait for the last second smart stuff.

xxxkassixxx 8

Friday 8 November 2013 18:20

Wow

TungstenLildog 10

Friday 8 November 2013 18:34

It is not an excuse. Computers crash in real life. Get ready for real life.

fallenangel62483 2

Friday 8 November 2013 19:37

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

Friday 8 November 2013 20:41

You are supposed to have back up printouts and stuff for situations like that, just saying

kbuglgbco 4

Friday 8 November 2013 21:31

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

Friday 8 November 2013 21:33

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.