This is a masterfully written speech. The introduction is just long enough to make the audience think about its relevance before a smooth transition to a very digestible thesis. The surfing metaphor is seamlessly woven throughout the speech. I learned something new from each of the points (our number of close friends, views on marriage, the shallows, Bethany, etc.).
Awesome speaker, love the way he starts by silently looking at this audience. His movements and expressions are engaging, and he moves at appropriate times. He's articulate, expressive, and he speaks with clarity and intelligence. He holds your attention with his movements. He also has a good sense of humor, and I'm impressed by his memory of books and quotes. And I like how he concludes.
The silent look is a way of making sure you judges are ready. In Idaho, we actually ask "Judges ready?", but in the east and south, one simply reads body language.
Wow! This is a really in depth speech; he's definately not a hypocrite to his own word. You can really tell how much thought was put into it. I was suprised how much I fit into the picture he painted, how so many people do.
Honestly Todd, if your OO was so much better, than 1) you probably would have made it to Nationals, and if you did, then 2) you probably should have made it to finals, and if you did, then 3) the judges, comprised of people with MUCH higher qualifications than you, didn't agree. Think a little about the conditions for winning nationals, will ya?
Omegersh- the Roadmap technique! I DID learn something from Public Speaking class! and I see where my own Oratory could benefit. -_- it's on like Donkey Kong.
He is a beautiful speaker and presenter. I love this oratory! My only criticism is that his personality, while present in his facial expressions, is not as present in his body movements and vocal inflection.
Hey I really enjoyed his oratory! I was wondering where you got this video from? I would love to get my hands on some footage from the national competition. great oratory
Original Oratories aren't really supposed to rely on humor. The anecdotes are only used to keep an audience engaged. So, no; his jokes aren't hilarious, but instead are intended to be relatable.
My only critique is that one or two of the jokes fell flat (Socrates to Snooki-tes; the Little Mermaid). I'm also not a huge fan of the last sentence...it's just another reference to surfing culture, and, since it wasn't used elsewhere in the speech, it's not a callback. Given how compelling the rest of the speech was, it comparatively ended on a whimper, not a bang.
Nader! He just came back to our highschool to teach the incoming freshmen and the returning a few tips! Miss him!
This is a masterfully written speech. The introduction is just long enough to make the audience think about its relevance before a smooth transition to a very digestible thesis. The surfing metaphor is seamlessly woven throughout the speech. I learned something new from each of the points (our number of close friends, views on marriage, the shallows, Bethany, etc.).
Amazing speech. Meaningful message, well organized and well delivered. I would listen to you speeches all day if you created a channel.
Awesome speaker, love the way he starts by silently looking at this audience. His movements and expressions are engaging, and he moves at appropriate times. He's articulate, expressive, and he speaks with clarity and intelligence. He holds your attention with his movements. He also has a good sense of humor, and I'm impressed by his memory of books and quotes. And I like how he concludes.
You are seriously amazing! Every time I need motivation and inspiration for my oratory I watch you:) Congratulations!
The silent look is a way of making sure you judges are ready. In Idaho, we actually ask "Judges ready?", but in the east and south, one simply reads body language.
Wow! This is a really in depth speech; he's definately not a hypocrite to his own word. You can really tell how much thought was put into it. I was suprised how much I fit into the picture he painted, how so many people do.
You know that you are a boss at Original Oratory when you get the 6 in a national final round and still win the tournament.
SonicTeam2008 when he dropped in 2013 tho...
god this is so good.
6:40 that's what she said..... okay I feel really bad for laughing now..
Honestly Todd, if your OO was so much better, than 1) you probably would have made it to Nationals, and if you did, then 2) you probably should have made it to finals, and if you did, then 3) the judges, comprised of people with MUCH higher qualifications than you, didn't agree. Think a little about the conditions for winning nationals, will ya?
Who's Todd
How does one become so good at oratory? And how do you get to manage your time so good? Srsly.....
"So, once more for bethany, let's hang two."
I thought he was going to follow with "Two arms."
Omegersh- the Roadmap technique! I DID learn something from Public Speaking class! and I see where my own Oratory could benefit. -_- it's on like Donkey Kong.
So powerful! I TOTALLY applaud you man!😄 (Haha, see what I did there?)
Well, actually, every speaker silently looks at the audience. Even when you don't qualify for nationals, its something you do.
He is a beautiful speaker and presenter. I love this oratory!
My only criticism is that his personality, while present in his facial expressions, is not as present in his body movements and vocal inflection.
I write OO's and compete with them myself :) this guy is a great role model
Original Oratory
Hey I really enjoyed his oratory! I was wondering where you got this video from? I would love to get my hands on some footage from the national competition. great oratory
Original Oratories aren't really supposed to rely on humor. The anecdotes are only used to keep an audience engaged. So, no; his jokes aren't hilarious, but instead are intended to be relatable.
oratory
My only critique is that one or two of the jokes fell flat (Socrates to Snooki-tes; the Little Mermaid). I'm also not a huge fan of the last sentence...it's just another reference to surfing culture, and, since it wasn't used elsewhere in the speech, it's not a callback. Given how compelling the rest of the speech was, it comparatively ended on a whimper, not a bang.
Spark Notes for Muslims killed me
He's not a comedian, he's speaking to advance a cause.
Donkey Kong? what?
He looks like a comedian sometimes. I'd say he moves too much his head.
This is extemp, right?
Good speaker, but his jokes can be funnier/people aren't laughing that much