Ashtanga 0 #26 March 27, 2007 Speaking of lube.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #27 March 27, 2007 How I persuaded a bunch of dumb skydivers to do my homework for me (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #28 March 27, 2007 Just do skydiving. The kids in your class will be falling asleep for probably the majority of the presentations. No matter how well prepared you are, it completely sucks to give a speech and have to watch a bunch of lazy bastards nodding off right in front of you. You will get maximum audience retention if you talk about something "cool" like skydiving. I did when I had to take a speech class, and it was cool to actually be able to see some enthusiasm about the topic from other students in the class. It made the public speaking thing so much easier. But if you want to challenge yourself and watch a bunch of 19 year old brats falling asleep on you.. go for it. Edited to add: I'm feeling jaded about my classmates today. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #29 March 27, 2007 How about how to persuade someone to choose the speech topic you want them to do? Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goofyjumper 0 #30 March 27, 2007 I did mine on getting rid of the death penalty. You may not agree (not sure) but I got an A. If you want PM me and I could give the points that I focused on. (that's if you are against it) If you are not then another topic that another student did was lowering the drinking age to 18.----------------- I love and Miss you so much Honey! Orfun #3 ~ Darla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #31 March 27, 2007 Totally! I was part of the 4H and Debate Club as far back as middle school---so speech was never a problem for me. But, I didn't end up taking it in college until my junior year--right when I started skydiving. I did EVERY speech about skydiving, of course. My "How To" speech was the best! I brought in my rig and showed "how to" pack a parachute. Granted, I had just learned myself, and haven't done it (maybe twice?) for myself since, but...damn it I got an "A" in "how to pack a parachute" biatches! Regarding swooping--I happen to think it's amazing. I'm not a professional skydiver so obviously do not jump enough to warrant attempting a swoop (except way up in the air where I pretend.). But I'd LOVE to be tandem on one--(You know who you are and you PROMISED we'd do it!) And if ya'll haven't checked out some of the videos on canopypiloting.com recently, you should! Amazing! But, there are too many other new & old experiences I love that I'd just never dedicate enough time to be able to do what those boys and girls do. But, one still can admire.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #32 March 27, 2007 CRW dogs are smarter, better-looking, and more fun than belly-flyers. On second thought, everybody already knows that, so it wouldn't be a great topic. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #33 March 27, 2007 QuoteWell then - Lube it is then. Never needed the stuff.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #34 March 27, 2007 QuoteQuoteWell then - Lube it is then. Never needed the stuff. That's kinda hot.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #35 March 27, 2007 It's true.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #36 March 27, 2007 I have an idea http://www.goodpersuasivespeechtopics.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #37 March 27, 2007 QuoteIt's true. Still hot.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilDevil 2 #38 March 27, 2007 QuoteI'm stuck. I have to give a 6-9 minute persuasive speech for a class and I can't decide what topic to speak on. The topic must have nothing at all to do with skydiving (not cuz the teacher said so but cuz I think that'd be too easy). I'd prefer that it be non-serious, which is why I'm asking here. Although it does need to be "appropriate for a college classroom" which is why I probably shouldn't have asked here. But that's okay; if you suggest something that isn't appropriate I'll just assume you are a swooper. Help? Do something on Jerry Springer for Mayor.``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #39 March 27, 2007 QuoteQuoteWell then - Lube it is then. Never needed the stuff. Anywhere? Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #40 March 28, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteWell then - Lube it is then. Never needed the stuff. Anywhere? Apparently not.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #41 March 28, 2007 Persude the kids to quit college and live the glamorous life of a skydiver/gear store owner. I know that was a highlight of your life! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McBeth 0 #42 March 28, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteWhat about why it is ok that you pour beer down the sink . . . because you were a dumbass letting it go warm... NO - Because you have more in the trunk - DUH!!Ok... that is officially stuck in my head now Maybe the leprechauns will beat it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #43 March 28, 2007 Could you go spank Sunny - she voted to ban boobies in that poll thread that someone started.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #44 March 28, 2007 QuotePersude the kids to quit college and live the glamorous life of a skydiver/gear store owner. I know that was a highlight of your life! A highlight of my life? That was the highlight of my life. Up until that hurricane thing anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlowJoe 0 #45 March 28, 2007 QuoteA highlight of my life? That was the highlight of my life. I thought I was the highlight of your lifeI'm the Great American Hero, dammit! Blow me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
