So my literary & debating union the Washington Society competes against our rival debating union the Jefferson Society a few times a year for various debates. Out of some strange shenanigans that I don't really understand, I was one of three chosen to represent us in the humorous debate this year. I was really nervous before the debate, but we ended up winning!! Apparently my comedic style was defined as 'quirky,' whatever that means. Even though my speech isn't as funny on paper as it is aloud, I'm posting it, for my documentation as much as anyone else's.
The resolution for the debate was: Resolved, Integrity is for the weak.
We were on the opposing side of this topic. I had to tweak my speech a little because we were told which side we would be on ten minutes before the actual debate. Usually the Wash is seen as rough and rowdy as compared to the Jeff, but we actually came prepared with speeches, whereas apparently the Jeff didn't make up their arguments till after we were told our sides. Ummm, it definitely showed, i.e. we kicked their asses. Bazinga.
( I made the judges laugh, and that's all that counts )
The resolution for the debate was: Resolved, Integrity is for the weak.
We were on the opposing side of this topic. I had to tweak my speech a little because we were told which side we would be on ten minutes before the actual debate. Usually the Wash is seen as rough and rowdy as compared to the Jeff, but we actually came prepared with speeches, whereas apparently the Jeff didn't make up their arguments till after we were told our sides. Ummm, it definitely showed, i.e. we kicked their asses. Bazinga.
( I made the judges laugh, and that's all that counts )
