The great thing about picking
a broad topic is it’s so broad. And, of
course, that same thing is what can be a bit daunting about it.
Kind of like my speech
class. (Rabbit Trail: Just to update
you, I’ve been plodding along for the last couple of years pursuing higher
learning. Which in many ways often feels
like a trivial pursuit…seriously.) I
have the absolute best teacher. She’s
hilarious. We are probably in the same
general age bracket as she frequently makes 80’s references. Real 80’s references, not like these kids
born in the 90s who think they know 80’s stuff. Example, first night of class she said not
to shut the door because if someone knocks, it would be beyond her ability not
to yell at them “that’s not the secret knock” and force them to do the “truffle
shuffle.” All right, I’ll explain. Goonies.
But anyhoo, back to the speech
class. We had to give our first
informational speech, and there were no parameters on the topic. None.
(Just using a math term though gives me hives. Itch, itch.)
So for your reading pleasure,
here’s a couple of the more remarkable topics.
(Note, some are remarkable for their…um, nevermind.)
There were the safe topics:
taxes (very helpful), the electoral college process (really nice powerpoint), competitive
horse riding, fire prevention, etc.
There
were the DIY topics: how to can extra
food from your CSA (excellent props), how to make your own pasta, and how to
toilet train your cat.
There
were the topics I can’t remember.
There
was the very odd topic from a pre-med student.
He decided to fill us all in on erectile dysfunction. (And, yes, of course my speech followed his.)
And
finally there were the brilliant speeches. Just pure delightfulness, witty, fun, a bit snarky from two cutie pies:
one on the history of beards (excellent powerpoint) and the last one of
the night about the perils of using public restrooms. Hilarious. I wish I had them to share with you!
Back
to topics, I’m not sure if this really fits in with ours or not, but hey it’s a
post!
I’m
off to watch The Office. (Which will
definitely make my list later in the month.
Farewell season..sigh.)
Pam
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