http://certaintrouble.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] certaintrouble.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2007-10-26 09:40 am
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Debating, Friday October 26

Chuck walked into the classroom, looking a little chipper. He set down his briefcase and looked at the students.


“Now, I imagine some of you are wondering why we didn’t have class last week. Well, there’s a very good reason, and I know you’ll agree with me when I tell you.” He raised his hand, ready to accentuate whatever he said with hand motions.

But Chuck put the hand down, and concluded: “I didn’t feel like teaching.” He went to the board. “That leads us to our topic of the day. Excuses, or “Covering your ass.”

Even the most skilled debater can sometimes slip up. In true battles, there are always casualties. This means that your pride will sometimes take severe blows. But just like in real war, you get everyone back if you win, so it won’t matter in the end at all.”

Today’s practical lesson will be practice for excuses. Fight with the techniques you’ve been using so far, and besmirch the name of your opponent. When something hits you hard, then cover your ass with a quick excuse. Make it creative, make it strong, make it work. Go!”



[OOC: Class will be up asap! is ready!]

Re: Defend yourself!

[identity profile] willbedone.livejournal.com 2007-10-26 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"Inability to eat peas," Willow replied.

Re: Defend yourself!

[identity profile] palestshadow.livejournal.com 2007-10-26 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
... Damn, Willow was good. Naminé would need a moment here.

"Surely you're not expecting the general public to support your radical anti-pea agenda?" she asked.

Re: Defend yourself!

[identity profile] willbedone.livejournal.com 2007-10-26 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"I have nothing against radical anti-peas," Willow said. "As far as I'm concerned they may be free."

Re: Defend yourself!

[identity profile] palestshadow.livejournal.com 2007-10-26 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"Do you really think that's appropriate to teach small children?" Naminé huffed. "I have no objection to what anyone eats in their own dining room, of course."

Re: Defend yourself!

[identity profile] willbedone.livejournal.com 2007-10-26 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"I can't teach," Willow said. "Gives me hiccups."

Re: Defend yourself!

[identity profile] palestshadow.livejournal.com 2007-10-26 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"Do you suppose that's related to the pea allergy?" Naminé mused.