Speech and Debate Shitposts

Mostly does speech, not as much debate OPP, HI, Congress

[sndshitposts]

When I make someone cry because of my script, two thoughts cross my mind:

1 - HAH YES! I MADE SOMEONE CRY WITH MY SPEECH! I SHALL MAKE ALL OF YOU CRY!

2 - I'm so sorry. Please don't cry. Was my speech really that sad? Please don't cry, your eyes are really red. IM SORRY (;-;) (;-;) (;-;)

[speechanddebatememes]

Talking about debate to non-debaters

There are several benefits to joining Speech and Debate ™!! You get to broaden your spectrum of knowledge about current events and international policy, perfect your public speaking skills, and join a community of highly ambitious high school students- all while looking good on your college apps ;)

Talking about debate to other debaters

Yeah man, I’m on two hours of sleep, five cups of ramen, and a copious amount of advils; Speech and Debate is ruining my life haha ☺️

[frequentcriermiless]

How to outlast your competitors

It really sucks to get to finals round and be so tired your piece sounds worse than you feel. Finals can really come down to “So who wasn’t dead in this round???” So it is simple, outlast the competitors to give you the upper hand (sounds vicious but why not?)

1. Do not rely on pizza for your meals. Instead, pack some protein bars and one good, well-rounded meal. This way you can get everything you need to keep going all day.

2. Snack a lot. If you’re triple entered you might not have time to eat, so keep a bag of trail mix to eat on your way to rounds 

3. Drink a bottle of water between each round. Not only is this healthy and keeps you hydrated, but it keeps you sounding fresh.

4. Outside of that morning coffee, stay away from caffeine till you really need it. Otherwise you feel really drained sooner.

5. Get to bed early the night before! I know this can be hard to accomplish ( I do extemp, trust me.) but it totally pays off.

6. Finally, watch what you eat. You’re working hard so loading up on just carbs or just carbs won’t help you. Consuming dairy will mess with your vocal chords.Gatorade can actually dehydrate you. So just make sure you’re staying balanced 

[speechanddebatememes]

What actually happens pre-round

[academic-em]

Opponent, trying to get pity: Oh man I think we lost that round aw jeez

Me: That’s so sad Alexa play Despacito

[speechsaber]

me, sobbing: i miss wearing my speech suit

[wildlystrawberry]

“The tournament is running late

Novices:

Varsity:

[speechanddebatememes]

The 8 Stages of a Debate Tournament

When the concession high wears off: Speech and Deflate

When none of the rounds start on time: Speech and DeLate

When your rounds get hella racist: Speech and StopDeHate

When you get JF’ed: Speech and Detonate

When you and your friend both break to finals: Speech and DeGreat

When someone compliments your speech but you gotta be humble: Speech and Self-Deprocate

When it’s all over and you can relax: Speech and DeCelebrate

When you realize there’s another tournament next week: Speech and u wOT m8?!

[academic-em]

Making conversation with your opponents before a round

[trashshipgoddess]

The quirks and perks of being in Speech and Debate

Talking to walls is a completely normal and acceptable habit

Depending on your category you start portraying other people in real life in different voices

A lot of inside jokes. A lot a lot.

Make friends that have the same issues and sense of humor as you

Find out how weirdly school rooms are numbered. Like 118 could be on one side and 119 on the other.

Forced to exercise more due to stress eating

Staying at school until dinnertime or later becomes an okay thing

Discover several times over how stupid the English language is

Public speaking gets a lot less terrifying after a while

Meet a lot of different people from diverse backgrounds and different schools

Feel free to add your own

[gavelenvy]

Watching your debate crush speak

[45piecesoflettuce]

You did well if a lot of people stand up for CX

You fucked up if EVERYONE stands up for CX

You R E A L L Y fucked up if no one stands up

Like badly

Like “pray to the Congress gods that you gave the right speech” badly

[speech-and-damemes]

When someone asks you what you debate and you’re a speech kid:

[speech-and-damemes]

When you were the next one to break:

[sndshitposts]

When your school does not help fund the team

[sndshitposts]

When your judge is too honest:

If you can’t read it:

You fucked up the intro and lost all momentum

Your grammar is shit

3rd point is retarded

It wasn’t Homeland Security. That was the FBI

Homeland Security don’t know personal info. That’s the NSA

All your points are autistic

Lizards

[sndshitposts]

Honestly, (Person #1) was trash, (Person #2) was trash, and you were trash, but I gave you the one because you were less trash than them

One of my Judges