I need everyone's creative energy

jessa · 04-08-2008, 02:14 PM

Okay...so....

If you could persuade anyone to do anything, what would it be?

I'm looking for topics for a persuasive speech, and my brain is in fart-mode.

Any help?

Feel free to lend any ideas, whether repulsive or not-so-repulsive. I'm desperate.

adecou · 04-08-2008, 02:55 PM

I did my pursuasive speech on handing out condoms at highschools.

If I think of any more, I'll letcha know.

Marc · 04-08-2008, 04:12 PM

I would persuade people to tell their fears and vices. That way you can make a thought out decision on whether to engage in any type of relationship with that person.

buzzincuzzin · 04-08-2008, 04:20 PM

ISOLATE THE FACTS. If given enough facts, anyone can make the right decisions about anything. I contend we need a "BOARD OF DIRECTORS" to do our day to day thinking for us. Face it,,,, we are where we are right now as a direct result of some of our very best planning and thinking, and right now I'm thinking "WHO'S GONNA CLEAN THIS MESS UP!"

sixstringer66 · 04-08-2008, 06:14 PM

I'd like to persuade someone to clean my house...

Penelope · 04-08-2008, 07:51 PM

Hon, the first thing you need to do is be so confident that anything you say will stick in their heads. I'm sorry right now because I have dial fucking up but just grab their attention with a topic. I brought in a snake to my speech class and explained how they are such wonderful creatures and I had people interested in them except for the lady who had a phobia. I would think find something no matter how weird it sounds to other people and go with it. Surprise em' doll! That makes for the best.

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adecou · 04-10-2008, 12:09 AM

the cool thing about speech courses is the creative factor, I agree with Penelope!

I was trying to think of some of the other speeches in mine.

I know one guy tried to convince you that Coke was better than Pepsi and gave us each a Coke and a Pepsi, but the points were weak. One girl did the PETA thing and why we shouldn't wear fur.

Anything that you can GIVE your audience will be good for you. I handed out condoms at the beginning of my speech. It got their attention (and probably came in useful).

jessa · 04-10-2008, 09:43 AM

thank you all for your input.

the condom thing was a great attention-getter!!

and penelope...thank you for your encouragement! i love to write, but speaking isn't as easy as i thought it would be!

adecou · 04-10-2008, 11:59 PM

whatcha do it on?

Penelope · 04-11-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jessa

speaking isn't as easy as i thought it would be!

I used to drink a beer in the college parking lot before my speech class. I got an "A".

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jessa The Beast Band Whore Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ocean Springs, you know, next to Biloxi Age: 21 Posts: 650 Rep Power: 12	I need everyone's creative energy Okay...so.... If you could persuade anyone to do anything, what would it be? I'm looking for topics for a persuasive speech, and my brain is in fart-mode. Any help? Feel free to lend any ideas, whether repulsive or not-so-repulsive. I'm desperate. __________________ "You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." - Winston Churchill

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adecou Band Whore Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 797 Rep Power: 11	I did my pursuasive speech on handing out condoms at highschools. If I think of any more, I'll letcha know. __________________ "You're thinking that I'm strange... just think of what I think of you" A Day in the Life of a Musician's Wife My Myspace

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Marc Administrator GCB Senior Citizen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The hearts of women everywhere. Age: 28 Posts: 3,388 Rep Power: 49	I would persuade people to tell their fears and vices. That way you can make a thought out decision on whether to engage in any type of relationship with that person. __________________ GCB Myspace Need Guitar Tabs? Need Song Lyrics?

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Penelope Band Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 3 Posts: 740 Rep Power: 42	Hon, the first thing you need to do is be so confident that anything you say will stick in their heads. I'm sorry right now because I have dial fucking up but just grab their attention with a topic. I brought in a snake to my speech class and explained how they are such wonderful creatures and I had people interested in them except for the lady who had a phobia. I would think find something no matter how weird it sounds to other people and go with it. Surprise em' doll! That makes for the best. ! __________________ The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep...

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buzzincuzzin Band Member Band Whore Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 99 Posts: 273 Rep Power: 27	ISOLATE THE FACTS. If given enough facts, anyone can make the right decisions about anything. I contend we need a "BOARD OF DIRECTORS" to do our day to day thinking for us. Face it,,,, we are where we are right now as a direct result of some of our very best planning and thinking, and right now I'm thinking "WHO'S GONNA CLEAN THIS MESS UP!"

04-10-2008, 12:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
adecou Band Whore Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 797 Rep Power: 11	the cool thing about speech courses is the creative factor, I agree with Penelope! I was trying to think of some of the other speeches in mine. I know one guy tried to convince you that Coke was better than Pepsi and gave us each a Coke and a Pepsi, but the points were weak. One girl did the PETA thing and why we shouldn't wear fur. Anything that you can GIVE your audience will be good for you. I handed out condoms at the beginning of my speech. It got their attention (and probably came in useful). __________________ "You're thinking that I'm strange... just think of what I think of you" A Day in the Life of a Musician's Wife My Myspace

04-10-2008, 09:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
jessa The Beast Band Whore Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ocean Springs, you know, next to Biloxi Age: 21 Posts: 650 Rep Power: 12	thank you all for your input. the condom thing was a great attention-getter!! and penelope...thank you for your encouragement! i love to write, but speaking isn't as easy as i thought it would be! __________________ "You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." - Winston Churchill

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adecou Band Whore Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 797 Rep Power: 11	whatcha do it on? __________________ "You're thinking that I'm strange... just think of what I think of you" A Day in the Life of a Musician's Wife My Myspace