It kinda sucked knowing that someone else had an almost identical article to discuss, so I talked the statistics that weren't mentioned in the other one. The discussion that followed was not very productive. Most people in attendance usually never say anything which I wouldn't consider a bad thing. It would have been more beneficial to give a presentation to a roomful of deaf children. The feedback would have been a lot more intellectual.
The statistics provided aren't life-changing. They are a reflection of how people, more specifically 20% of Midwestern teens, lead their lives. Is it a reflection of all students, probably not. The ones who get offended or comment on a question, instead of answering the original question,
The discussion that followed would've been more intellectual. But, when only jesters and village idiots want 5 seconds of fame, their limelight starts dimmed and faded. That's what happens when people want to be stand-up comedians in the comfort of their seats all to entertain Facebook friends they won't see after they graduate.
I chose to let people speak and give them there moment with hope that the conversation would be enlightening. What I really learned from my presentation in this class is that a presentation is only productive in the right scenario. I doubt people who laugh at YouTube clips about a girl getting raped with an auto tune effect and some music would have something that intelligent to say anyway.
I conclude that my presentation wasn't great because the same topic was discussed 5 minutes before I spoke. The discussion that followed mine was equally abysmal. I love college.
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