fandomhigh | Public Speaking, Wednesday, March 19

Richie looked like hell. He may have been in stasis for years, but he had come out the way he went in--still recovering from some nasty burns and smoke inhalation, and definitely in a foul mood. "I'm sure you've all had an awful week, as have I. Today, we were going to talk about faux-outrage, and how it's easy to whip people up into an angry frenzy if you speak quickly and angrily enough."

"We're actually going to be doing the same lesson, but better. Real outrage, over surprising topics. I hate clowns, since they're evil and kill and eat children. And I hate racist arsonists, because they murder people in their stupidity. And because I don't think I'll ever be able to eat bacon again. But clowns who make people kill people are worse than regular clowns AND racist arsonists put together. Because they just increase their kill power."

Richie sighed, and rubbed his eyes. "Obviously, not many of you started off hating clowns. But hopefully, you no longer view them as a happy childhood memory. You should either believe me, and get that they're actually evil, or associate them forever with that crazy professor you had who went crazy." He laughed a little. "I'm not crazy, don't worry--but if it made you hate and fear clowns, I could pretend?"

"So, pick something you hate. Tell me why. I'll believe you."

Public Speaking, Wednesday, March 19

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