Debating, Friday October 26

[certaintrouble.livejournal.com]

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!]

Comments

Re: Defend yourself!

[fat-halpert.livejournal.com]

Jim's eyes went wide at that last bit. "Don't mention that last part to her. It won't end well," he said. That gave him time to try to figure out the rest of what Jeff said. "Just keep the apology simple. Just say 'I'm sorry.'"

Re: Defend yourself!

[scary-jeff.livejournal.com]

"I tried that," Jeff said, sagging more because his explanation had just gone out the window, "She just gets more disappointed. It's funny how women do that, it's like the opposite of nice."

Re: Defend yourself!

[fat-halpert.livejournal.com]

Jim somehow had trouble believing that Jeff managed to keep it simple. "Have you tried a present? You know, let that say what you can't say yourself?"

Re: Defend yourself!

[scary-jeff.livejournal.com]

"I should try that," Jeff said, thinking now. "I should definitely try that! Turtle loves having things."

Any things. Especially money.

Re: Defend yourself!

[fat-halpert.livejournal.com]

"I think it might work," Jim said. "Just remember, try to keep it simple. Flowers, candy, gift certificates..." He hoped Jeff realized that last part was a joke.

He also hoped that Jeff didn't. Because that would be funny.

Re: Defend yourself!

[scary-jeff.livejournal.com]

"Thanks!" Jeff said, giving Jim both thumbs up.

Whether or not he was going to take the gift certificate thing seriously was really in the middle.

Re: Defend yourself!

[fat-halpert.livejournal.com]

"Anytime. Good luck," Jim said. He'd probably need it.